608KEB 796 #1 Posted March 12, 2012 I degreased the motor 4-5 days ago sprayed it off with water, started it afterwards. I let it run about 5-10 minutes. Then I started it an hour after that. I tried to start it today and it won't start. It does have spark. But the spark looked a little faint. Any suggestions? KB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 22,865 #2 Posted March 12, 2012 After trying a new spark plug I would check the points for proper gap? I think its 20 thousanths gap. Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #3 Posted March 12, 2012 HELLO, MY GUESS IS MOISTURE UNDER THE POINT COVER. ONCE YOU GOT IT HOT IT CREATED MOISTURE. BLOW IT DRY OR JUST LET IT AIR OUT. GOOD LUCK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,200 #4 Posted March 12, 2012 :text-yeahthat: Biggest problem with washing the engine is water getting into the points cover. Take it off and let it dry out. Also be sure that water did not get down into the top of the coil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
608KEB 796 #5 Posted March 12, 2012 I put a new spark plug in it and set the points at 20,000ths. It started right up! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,180 #6 Posted March 12, 2012 Yippie! Giddy up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 22,865 #7 Posted March 12, 2012 YAHOOO!!!! I finally got one right! (this is a rare occasion for me) Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
