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Old 01-28-2018, 12:31 PM
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Replace it with the largest CCA rated Battery, that will fit in your Battery Box.
...and clean up all connections. Look for stuff like this;
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Also check the starter generator pulley. Had that seize up on me causing a hard start condition on my 124
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when i shut the engine down, it always backfires. Does that sound like a timing issue?
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when i shut the engine down, it always backfires. Does that sound like a timing issue?
Could be. Could also be a fuel issue. Or a worn out muffler, or exhaust leak, or it could just be you aren't letting the engine cool down enough. Do you shut it off after letting it slow idle for a couple minutes??

I don't know if you found it or not, but the engine manual can be downloaded here:
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=4646

Here's a thread on how to static time the engine:
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=33461


Did you get the battery checked?
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Do you shut it off after letting it slow idle for a couple minutes??
No, I didn't know I was suppose it?

Thank you very much for the links. My battery is on a trickle charger and I plan to play with it after work tomorrow.

I'll keep you posted.
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No, I didn't know I was suppose it?
You should always let a motor cool a bit before shutting it off. More important on an air cooled engine, or a turbocharged engine than others.
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You should always let a motor cool a bit before shutting it off. More important on an air cooled engine, or a turbocharged engine than others.
Good advise there! You wouldn't shut your car down at 3600 rpm, would you?

If you get yourself some allen head machine screws to replace the slotted ones for your points cover they will be alot easier to remove/install.
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If you get yourself some allen head machine screws to replace the slotted ones for your points cover they will be alot easier to remove/install.
EXCELLENT idea
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It appears my ignition switch bad. How hard is it to replace it?
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