spitfire runs weak
spitfire runs weak
78 kohler spitfire. Starts easy. runs good off the line, but doesnt ever seem to wind out all the way. And after it is run for a few minutes it gets weaker. It came from indian, but I am at 3500' here in the mountains of NC. does it just need leaned up a bit or are the crank case seals leaking. how do i test the seals for leaks?
Re: spitfire runs weak
spray carb cleaner around the seals with engine running....if engines revs your seals are bad and need replacing.
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Re: spitfire runs weak
If you have a butterfly carb with a 190 main jet, change it to a 175.
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Re: spitfire runs weak
tried rejetting. went up and down and couldnt get it to run good except to leave it where it was. crank seals seem ok...sprayed with carb cleaner when running and it didnt change idle speed. adjusting the air screw does nothing to the way it idles...even if i turn it all the way in. it runs good at first...for about 5 minutes...then it warms up and loses power... plugs are wet... but when i leaned it with a smaller main it wouldnt run. it is a butterfly carb...it looks like a 200 mainjet...hard to read...wouldnt run on a 190 or a 220 any ideas?
Re: spitfire runs weak
Stator coil
Many new and used parts available, I ship anywhere. Thanks everyone.
Re: spitfire runs weak
where can i find the coil for sale?
also who is a good source for skis?
also who is a good source for skis?
Re: spitfire runs weak
where can i find the coil for sale?
also who is a good source for skis and carb parts...
also who is a good source for skis and carb parts...
Re: spitfire runs weak
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Keith
Normal, IL
80 Spitfire
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Keith
Normal, IL
80 Spitfire
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Re: spitfire runs weak
what about the coil?