Bird won't start

[Dan Darst]

check the two wires to the fuel shutoff solenoid. If you bumped them during
air filter change, may have broken one.

dandarst86fc35rbhuntleyil.


>From: "one_dusty_hoot"
>Reply-To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Bird won't start
>Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2006 15:02:06 -0000
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>Open the "T" handle drain on the front then use the
>priming fump, fuel then it's the shut off, no fuel,
>then it's a broken line of clogged filter. If the
>pump handle springs back, clogged filter. You can
>put one hand on the solenoid, the other on the key,
>turn Ign on-off and feel a slight vibration, hummm
>like. Contrary to what has been said about the fuel
>shut off lever, I think down is off, up is on. You
>can remove the two screws, then with a screwdriver
>or rod depress the lever. Could be stuck down. I am
>possibly wrong on this but either way the lever has
>to go up and down. Fuel is shut-off to stop a diesel
>engine, nothing else.
>
>Bob Greenville, SC
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> > -------------- Original message from "Chris" : ---
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> > Been working on my recently purchased bird all weekend doing odd
>jobs.
> > Each time I am there I start it up and drive around the field and
>such.
> > Saturday I took my first drive on a regular paved road. All went
>well
> > and she drove great. Even better on a 4 lane highway. Came back
>and
> > turned her off, all fine, little latter started up fine. Came by
>today
> > and started right up. Came back a few hours later and installed
>new air
> > filter and would not start. Just cranks over but will not start.
>Seems
> > like it is not getting fuel??? I even tried a little starting
>fluid and
> > it would catch for a few seconds but not stay running. For the
>past
> > month she has always just kicked right over without a hitch...
> > Any suggestions???
> > Thanks,
> > Chris Reed
> > 83 FC35 SB
> > Plant City,FL
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