Spitfire won't run.
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79 Spitfire
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Spitfire won't run.
Well we got enough snow so I could do a quick down the alley run to see if everything is fine and ready. I started it up and let it idle and run for about a minute to two minutes, then I took off and got down the alley about half way and slowed down to turn around and it died. I couldn't restart it in less I had the choke on. Got back to the garage and now I cant even keep it running with the choke on or off. I'm thinking the carb has got dirt in it maybe? I think I will pull it off and run wires the everything. Any suggestions or clues?
James
1979 Spitfire 340
1980 Trailfire 440
1979 Spitfire 340
1980 Trailfire 440
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400brian
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- Real Name: James T. Kirk
- Location: South Central Wisconsin
Re: Spitfire won't run.
Check the condition of the carb. Make sure the pump is pumping. Fuel filter?
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