[Ducati] 900 SS/FE starting & running problems?

[Webb, Larry]

Hi Dez,

Please allow me to respond to your questions:

Has it been sitting for a while? Gummy carbs from old gas can cause 

problems. Was it sitting before you bought it?

**Yes on both counts. It did sit for a while. Does that mean I need to
pull the carbs apart and clean them?

 

 How do those plugs look when you inspect them. Getting a decent spark
from 

them while they are out? (watch your fingers).

** The plugs get a little wet when I try to start her after repeated
attempts. As for spark, thank you for the tip. I'll check it out.

 

 IS the choke working on and off as designed? 

** Yes, it seems to be. I can hear the change in the carb sound when I
move the choke.

Are the rubbers mounting the carbs snug on both ends? (carb to
manifold). Cracked rubber?

** I'll recheck to verify but they seemed to be fine. Thank you for your
input. 

Cheers, Larry

 

From: "Dez" <gagordo at gmail.com>

Subject: Re: [Ducati] 900 SS/FE starting & running problems?

To: "Ducati Owners Group" <ducati at ducati.net>

Has it been sitting for a while? Gummy carbs from old gas can cause 

problems. Was it sitting before you bought it?

 How do those plugs look when you inspect them? Getting a decent spark
from 

them while they are out? (watch your fingers).

 IS the choke working on and off as designed? Are the rubbers mounting
the 

carbs snug on both ends? (carb to mainfold). Cracked rubber?

 Just a start...no pun intended.

 

dez