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Need help now-Back fire in high gear
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:39 am
by critter
Hope some one can give me advice. I am 4 hrs from home with my pinz. All was good. I was cruising 55 to 60 when suddenly I lost some power. Speed dropped 10 miles an hour and started having periodic back fire. I limped to the nearest town, fortunately, and am hoping for some advice.
Any ideas??
Bob
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:58 am
by Foz
What did you work on recently?
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:28 am
by pcolette
Check for a loose or fouled spark plug.
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 11:19 am
by Jim LaGuardia
Check carb link ends, I had a rod come off the back carb on one trip before I switched to EFI.
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:01 pm
by Erik712m
Foz, whats up with your web site?
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:43 am
by critter
Thanks for the replies. Its nice to be able to ask questions on the road.
I woke up the next morning and took her for a ride. No Symptoms!! Almost wish there was. I did check the plugs. Clean as a whistle. Checked the fuel filter. It really didn't look clogged or dirty, but I changed it any ways. The symptoms happened right after refueling so I added some fuel dry. She ran fine for the rest of the trip. I am thinking about draining the fuel.
However, you know what they say, "When it rains it pours." I have a small puddle of fluid below my clutch pedal. It appeared the first day of my trip. What are your thoughts??
Master cylinder maybe.
Bob
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 9:10 am
by STPPINZ
If it is Brake Fluid it is your mater cylinder, but if it is gear oil it is your stearing box. I have had a time getting mine all tightend up this past year...Before taking the whole thing out to rebuild with new seals and everything, just try tightening it up first. There are some 17mm bolts (i think they are pretty big). Crank on them to see if the leak goes away first before tearing into it.
I think all mine needed was a little tightening and I took the whole thing out!
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 3:14 pm
by Jimm391730
Likely also to be a leaking clutch master cylinder; then it dribbles down the clutch pedal, leaving a puddle on the floorboards. Rebuild kits are not expnsive (~$20 I think) and arn't too hard to do.
Had to do this for one of my two trucks. Just check to see whether the brake or clutch resevoir is low.
Jim M.
712W and 710M
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:32 pm
by critter
Jimm391730
You are exactly right. That is what is happening. Rebuild kit is on the way.
I am still worried about my gas tank. I am wondering if I am not experiencing some deterioration from the lining. Noticed some particles in the old filter. Not enough to clog it though.
Bob
Thanks again from all of you. You guys are great with the info.