1976 Liquifire 440 Overheated

Deleted User · Post by **Deleted User** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 5:16 pm

My friend recently loaned me his old 1976 liquifire 440 so that I could ride with others. It ran great all night, he informed me the motor was rebuilt a few years ago. However shortly before I got home it became really hot as snow became sparce. I shut it off and cooled it down, once I got it started again it ran terrible, I figured it was the plugs, I have replaced the plugs and it still runs terrible. It does not want to idle and when I hit the gas it bogs down. It also seems to be sputtering alot as well as backfiring. Can someone tell me what I did and how I can fix the problem? I would really appreciate it as I mentioned it is not mine. Thank you all for your advice.

harleysportster · Post by **harleysportster** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 7:20 pm

Mustang,
Check the simple things first.:
spark in both cylinders
fouled plugs
clogged fuel filters
check compression
Reasons for overheating:
not enough snow coverage on ground(minimum should be 4 inches)
coolant level to low
broken or loose water pump belt
stuck thermostat(closed)

grasscutter97 · Post by **grasscutter97** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 9:55 pm

Compression test will be the first thing you need to try. That is usually a good tell!

Danzig · Post by **Danzig** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:15 pm

Is your friend big and mean? Lol........sorry for the bad luck, I am sure if you follow everyones suggestions you will find your answer to your problems.

Good Luck....