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wont start after sitting for a few days
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2005 10:45 pm
by muppet
Hey all..
I put a new bystarter in my 84 Honda Spree.. runs nice.. except after a few days of sitting idle.. the spree will only start with the assistance of starting fluid (ugh!)...
after using starter fluid -- the 'ol spree runs fine.
Any suggestions?
Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2005 7:57 pm
by wayne
you might try jumping it with a car battery. don't use battery charger. car battery will turn it over a lot faster and maybe better spark. your spree battery may not be up to spec.
Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2005 10:05 pm
by muppet
battery is in great condition...
Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 12:15 am
by Justinsane
i hate to tell this embarassing story.. but..
i tried to start mine, which ran a day prior.. and i was like *? , so i took the carb off, changed the plug, which looked brand new, and flushed the tanks.... i tried to start it again and nothing... WHAT IS UP!?.... then..
the engine kill switch was on......
Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 9:15 am
by vette76
lol, nice. yea, check the easy stuff first.
Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 3:51 pm
by hondaman
If it only starts with starting fluid it sounds like your bystarter that you replaced is not working. Is the o ring good on your bystarter? If it starts good after it is warmed up it sounds like it isn't choking properly when it is cold which is what your bystarter does. Are the wires hooked up good to your bystarter?