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Hard start: advance problem?

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06 Apr 2006 16:31 #37329 by KitNYC
Hard start: advance problem? was created by KitNYC
So, I notice the KZ400 has been hard to start cold lately, & I think maybe it started when I did the timing... (She starts fine when warm.)

When I did the timing, I had to turn the plate all the way counter-clockwise. That made me a little suspicious, as I remember having to do the same with the KZ440. I'm just wondering if it's possible for my ($12 Harbor Freight) timing light to be off.

Thanks,
-Kit

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06 Apr 2006 16:51 #37340 by savedrider
Replied by savedrider on topic Hard start: advance problem?
Too much advance will cause hard starting. Try backing off one degree and see what happens.
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06 Apr 2006 16:59 #37345 by KitNYC
Replied by KitNYC on topic Hard start: advance problem?
Thanks, Roland. I think I'll just back it off a hair & ignore it for now.

Thanks,
-Kit

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