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General Category => Yamaha FJ1100 / FJ1200 Running Problems => Topic started by: G1_FJ on July 04, 2011, 09:09:14 PM

Title: FJ 1100 Won't stay running.
Post by: G1_FJ on July 04, 2011, 09:09:14 PM
1985 FJ 1100.  Spark seems to be weaker than usual, but all 4 are firing.  The engine starts, but cuts off right away.  When it does run for a while the choke doesn't seem to alter the RPM, and it sounds weak.  While checking the sparks i noticed holes under the cylinder head bolts.  I don't recall seeing them before.  the holes are in the same place under each bolt.  please look at the picture and let me know if that's normal.http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l576/gnapphoto/fj.jpg (http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l576/gnapphoto/fj.jpg)
Title: Re: FJ 1100 Won't stay running.
Post by: andyb on July 04, 2011, 11:00:05 PM
(http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/l576/gnapphoto/fj.jpg)


I just went and looked at a pair of spare heads in the garage.  If that's one of the front (exhaust side) stud holes but not on the ends--only on the middle four, then both of my heads had that also. 
Title: Re: FJ 1100 Won't stay running.
Post by: G1_FJ on July 05, 2011, 07:53:55 AM
those holes are on the top side; right next to the spark plugs.  the holes are not uniform; which gives me the impression that they are not suppose to be there.