Could be any number of things, but a dirty filter, clogged nozzle or sludge
in the tank are possibilities



"steve" wrote in message
ink.net...
maybe someone can help me with this one, my oil burner keeps mis firing,
it runs then skips for a second or so and then goes again as if it wasn't
getting fuel or spark....... it has gotten pretty bad not sure where to
start looking?

any advice?

thanks
sr