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Woodsy · 07-31-2008, 07:39 AM

BigDog...

DEFINITELY replace the cap, rotor, wires & check the plugs you put in. 13 year old wires (regardless of usage) are pretty much junk! If you inspect the Cap, rotor & wires closely you will prob see signs of carbon scoring... Make sure you do this one at a time and double check the firing order BEFORE and AFTER you finish.... I cant stress that enough!

Its possible you have a bad coil.... similar symptoms. but change the wires first. I think the wires are arcing out...

I wouldnt worry too much about the gas.... when you change your fuel water separator, dump the gas into a clear glass container and cover. Let it sit for a few days... if there is water in the gas you will see it.

Just keep adding new gas to the current gas. Go to Y-Landing and spend the $$$ on the Hi-test... Hi-test mixed with Junk usually yields a decent enough mixture.

Woodsy

07-31-2008, 07:39 AM	#22
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,966 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	BigDog... DEFINITELY replace the cap, rotor, wires & check the plugs you put in. 13 year old wires (regardless of usage) are pretty much junk! If you inspect the Cap, rotor & wires closely you will prob see signs of carbon scoring... Make sure you do this one at a time and double check the firing order BEFORE and AFTER you finish.... I cant stress that enough! Its possible you have a bad coil.... similar symptoms. but change the wires first. I think the wires are arcing out... I wouldnt worry too much about the gas.... when you change your fuel water separator, dump the gas into a clear glass container and cover. Let it sit for a few days... if there is water in the gas you will see it. Just keep adding new gas to the current gas. Go to Y-Landing and spend the $$$ on the Hi-test... Hi-test mixed with Junk usually yields a decent enough mixture. Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.