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I can't seem to get my 85 t3 to start anymore. It's got a good spark, new gas, reeds, air filter, and plug. doesn't even give me a sputter, in fact, the spark plug comes out just as clean and dry as when it went in. my compression seems fine, takes about 3 kicks to build 175psi. any thoughts? the dry spark plug is what really gets me confused. even with a shot of starting fluid, it doesn't do a thing.
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maybe your carbs clogged and its getting no fuel to the head?
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Clean your carb and give it another go.
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is the petcock turned on?
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checked the carb, and it's very clean inside. it seems like the gas is just isn't making it above the piston. I even tried taking off the filter and spaying gas into the carb while trying to start it and nothing happens and the plug is still dry. Maybe a gasket or seal in the crank?
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Did it shear the flywheel key and throw it off time.You have to pull the flywheel to check the woodruff key.
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Yup, good call. Had the key shear off of on mine once before.
Have you tried priming the cylinder by pouring a capful of gas through the plug hole and then kicking the bike over with the plug reinstalled?
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