Commando 8 is running....... sort of

[Buzz 502]

I've been working 8hrs on, 8 hr's off for the past few days but finally got a chance to work on my "new" Commando 8 for an hour today. First I pulled off the amazingly clean gas tank to put on a new positive baterry cable (PO cut the old one off). Reinstalled the gas tank and put the battery in that I borrowed from my 854. Pulled spark plus, poured a little Marvel Mystery Oil in the hole and turned the key. The engine spun nicely with no unusual noises . I put a new spark plug in, hooked up my inline spark tester, and cranked the engine. No spark . I pulled the points cover and filed, cleaned, and regapped the points. Tried it again, have spark Sprayed some carburetor cleaner in the air breather and it RAN, at least until it burned it all. I added some fuel to the gas tank and tried again. wouldn't run without spraying the carb cleaner. I removed the line between the fuel pump and carb and cranked the engine. It has gas coming out of the fuel pump so it's time to get a kit and go through the carb. If i can get it running in the next few days I'll have time to use it and decide whether to sell it or the 856. I had them parked side by side and they are virtually identical. I'm pleased so far.

I took some pictures and downloaded them to the computer but didn't get a chance to get them on PhotoBucket. Hopefully I'll do it tomorrow night night.

I'm working a double tonight (4pm-8am0 A few more weeks of this and I'll almost be able to afford to fill the gas tank in my van.... :WRS:

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,121]

Good deal Buzz, sounds like it's on its way and looking forward to the pictures.

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,345]

Sounds like yar gettin' er done, Buzz. If you were closer I would be interested in that Commando 8 myself. :WRS: