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Started by Spudman, June 20, 2016, 09:49:33 PM

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Spudman

June 20, 2016, 09:49:33 PM
Found an 85 FJ1100 in a barn a few weeks back and it has been a temperamental princess much like my duck. I'm a hobbyist mechanic who does a side project here or there when I have the time and find a decent deal. Have some experience from over the years but I am no expert for sure. Here's to hoping you guys can help me out as I am beyond stumped at the moment. Haha

red

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June 20, 2016, 11:18:18 PM
Quote from: Spudman on June 20, 2016, 09:49:33 PM
Found an 85 FJ1100 in a barn a few weeks back and it has been a temperamental princess much like my duck. I'm a hobbyist mechanic who does a side project here or there when I have the time and find a decent deal. Have some experience from over the years but I am no expert for sure. Here's to hoping you guys can help me out as I am beyond stumped at the moment. Haha
Spudman,

Yeah, I'm stumped too.    :dash2:    What symptoms are you dealing with?

Cheers,
Red
Cheers,
Red
P.S. Life is too short, and health is too valuable, to ride on cheap parade-duty tires.

FJmonkey

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June 20, 2016, 11:30:58 PM
The carbs are in need of a very deep cleaning. If you just do a quick/simple clean then you will be chasing FJ gremlins.
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Tuneforkfreak

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June 21, 2016, 06:55:50 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on June 20, 2016, 11:30:58 PM
The carbs are in need of a very deep cleaning. If you just do a quick/simple clean then you will be chasing FJ gremlins.

I agree. When I did my carbs I soaked the metal parts in the gallon can carb cleaner solution then after that I rinsed with carb spray compressed air then water. I then put them in a sonic washer with a vinegar solution. If they don't look brand new they ain't ready for a screw. I'll be the first one to tell anyone doing carbs, good God make sure you check your float height 3 times before you put that bowl on because it will haunt you later.
Yamahas from my past,
IT465, IT200, YZ80. 350Warrior, Kodiak400, Kodiak450,
Various others include
XR600, KX500, KDX200, ATC250R, ATC350X, ATC 200S
Currently ride
FJ 1200 , DRZ400, Yamaha Viking, Suzuki Samurai dirt mobile

Spudman

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June 21, 2016, 10:09:35 PM
Well I posted over here: http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=15685.0. So far it runs on cylinder 2 and 3. It will fire on 1 and 4 if I squirt gas directly into the cylinder. At this point I have also discovered that I have the wrong petcock which is more than certainly causing some of the problem. Also it was suggested that it could be an issue with the left coil.
Quote from: red on June 20, 2016, 11:18:18 PM
Quote from: Spudman on June 20, 2016, 09:49:33 PM
Found an 85 FJ1100 in a barn a few weeks back and it has been a temperamental princess much like my duck. I'm a hobbyist mechanic who does a side project here or there when I have the time and find a decent deal. Have some experience from over the years but I am no expert for sure. Here's to hoping you guys can help me out as I am beyond stumped at the moment. Haha
Spudman,

Yeah, I'm stumped too.    :dash2:    What symptoms are you dealing with?

Cheers,
Red
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