[Nighthawk Lovers] Running on three cylinders.

2019-07-07 Thread Robert Barba
I just had the same problem on an '84 CB700SC eventually both cylinders quit. Started miss fire on #4 then finally quit. Then #1 quit shortly afterbad coil pack. Just ordered a pair of replacements from eBay. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

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2019-07-07 Thread Darin Hatton
Nice score Tommy. I'm with these guys on the jets Nick. You could have very easily disturbed some small debris while removing and cleaning petcock. If you don't know how small the openings in the jets are, sounds like you'll soon find out. One speck of something smaller than a speck of sand and it

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2019-07-07 Thread Tommy Hill
I just scored a free almost new Honda pressure washer for this very reason owner had used it 3 times and could not get it to start. I removed the jet. It was completely clogged. Used a piece of copper wire, cleaned it out, and runs like new. All because of ethanol gas!! Well...and time -- You

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2019-07-07 Thread 'nick.tamps...@btinternet.com' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Thanks guys, I’m in Portugal at present, I’ll give that a try when I get home. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nighthawk_lovers+u

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2019-07-07 Thread Graham Rogers
And being #4 carb, try just removing the carb bowl, in place. You can do it without removing the carbs with a right angle Phillip’s screw driver or real short ratcheting phillips. With carb bowl off it’s easy to remove the jets, clean and put them back. Just put towel under carb to not lose anythin

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Running on three cylinders.

2019-07-07 Thread Tommy Hill
I think he is being tongue in cheek. It sounds like #4 carb is dirty. Needs cleaning. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nighthawk

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2019-07-07 Thread 'nick.tamps...@btinternet.com' via Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!
Yes 4 carb. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to n