1984 70 atc won't start

**sthhll** · 03-30-2009, 06:16 PM

I have a 1984 honda atc70. was under power and died. It acted as if the kill switch was turned. Put new plug in and plug wire. Not sure on what else to change or if there is a way to check with volt meter. Any help would be great.

**CRAZY70MAN** · 03-30-2009, 06:52 PM

Is there spark?? Sounds like points are smoked or out of time?? Check for spark. If there is none, replace and regap points on stator plate. Be sure you check your plug wire from coil as well. Cut new end and retwist coil cap just to make sure. You can check continuity with a tester from engine to plug as well. Hope this helps.

**oneroom42** · 03-31-2009, 01:17 AM

yes do what crazy said and you should be back in biz! let us know how you make out.

**UlsterATCFan** · 03-31-2009, 07:20 AM

Make sure theres plenty of clean gas in the tank and its getting to the carb

**DixiePlowboy** · 03-31-2009, 07:34 AM

My boy's '84 ATC70 did the same thing. $24 for a set of points and a condenser, an hour of work, and it started on the first pull.

**factoryX** · 03-31-2009, 07:43 AM

also sounds like the carb...

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