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Old 10-13-2012, 11:15 AM   #1
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85 with 305 starting trouble

Now have been having this for some time. Have replace coil 2 time mod once rebuilt carb Choke is in open possion not hook up. It will start some time and run ok. Then may not start for a day or 2 try each day then try next day start. Any guess?
Also does any body make any of the engine part no longer at dealer?
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Old 10-13-2012, 04:50 PM   #2
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Re: 85 with 305 starting trouble

fuel pump? collapsed line?
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Old 10-13-2012, 04:58 PM   #3
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Re: 85 with 305 starting trouble

This is simple but have you checked the spark plugs?
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Old 10-14-2012, 03:19 PM   #4
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Re: 85 with 305 starting trouble

Yesterday try to start on second time it turn over started. Pull a trailer with lawn mower 3 mile mow grass for 2 hours load back up started on second turn again. Each time just turn key not touch gas peddle. Two day ago turn key turn over a lot ,push gas turn over some more push gas again no started. I let it sit for about 2 hours try again same thing no start. I put plug wires dis cap on about a year ago may need to check them.

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Old 10-14-2012, 09:01 PM   #5
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Re: 85 with 305 starting trouble

Dude, seriously, I can barely understand what's going on in your posts. If you want people to answer you, then you probably should structure your sentences a little better......but I'm guessing you're doing this on a phone...

Anyway, almost everytime I had a starting issue it was related to the coil button. Try that...good luck
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Old 10-17-2012, 07:45 AM   #6
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Re: 85 with 305 starting trouble

how open is the choke?
do you pump the gas at all when starting? cold
carbs need 2-3 shots before it will have enough to fire cold
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