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Gunner wrote:

On Sat, 08 Apr 2006 09:21:38 -0700, JR North
wrote:

Sounds like there are several things going on. As John said, it is not
unknown for a cracked plug to fire fine in open air, but short out and
not fire under compression. As Carl said, you prolly have carburation
issues also. As Ken said, #50 ain't gonna cut it; but as you said.....if
you get it lit and blow it out, this may improve. Replace the plug and
start it on starting fluid. If it lights and runs briefly, fix the carb.
If it won't light, tear it down.
JR
Dweller in the cellar

Replace the plug..and stick your unlit propane torch in the open
carby. Starting fluid could both wash the rings and blow a hole in
the top of the piston

Gunner

I already tried the unlit propane trick, it's always one of the first
things I try.

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