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Recovery......thanks for the excerpt from the manual. I still can't get the ^%*&^ thing to download. The truth is indeed stranger than fiction. :shock:

I cleaned the points as per above instructions and also the plugs. I gave her a small shot of ether and put the fuel to her. She fired up but hit wide open throttle and I cut it off. Now that I know it will run I can address the fuel issue and see if it needs an electrical pump or if it will...

Many thanks for the replies. I tried the ether tonight and it didn't fire. That leaves the electrical issues. This thing has several systems on it and anyone of them could have a override switch that would keep the engine from starting. I made sure the oil level was good before I tried to fire...

Thanks 4x4. I am working on this during my (intermitable) wait for my next assignment. :roll: I'll go out and get the exact model no. off of it and try to download the manual. I thought about the starting fluid but I was worried that using it on a gas burner might result in damage. :shock...

While I was resting and celebrating Robert E. Lee's birthday on Monday I decided to see if the engine that powers the Chemical Shelter trailer would fire off. Myself and Freight Train had made a successful parts run to Double Deuce's place near Montgomery on Sat. I scored an original 24 volt...