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- From: colombo@bronco.fnal.gov
- Subject: Re: Won't start when wet. (jeepster)
- Message-ID: <1993Jan11.114631.1@bronco.fnal.gov>
- Sender: daemon@linac.fnal.gov (The Background Man)
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- Organization: Fermilab Computing Division
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- Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1993 17:46:31 GMT
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- In article <C0nsBC.3BG@atherton.com>, carlos@atherton.com (Carlos Chang) writes:
- > I've got a 72 Jeepster w/232 motor. Whenever it rains heavily, my jeepster
- > won't start. Turns over but it doesn't sound like ignition is occuring.
- > Can anyone suggest areas to check for moisture that could keep her from
- > starting. I'm thinking about going over( by guessing) the electrical
- > system and dabbing some silicone junk or spray over the areas that might
- > get wet. Is this dangerous? As you can tell, I'm not too knowledgeable
- > about this so your suggestions/advice is very much appreciated. Gotta get
- > this fixed before attempting a run to tahoe.(snow)
- >
-
- Get some Wire Dry and spray the sh*t out of all your plugs and plug wires,
- also the *inside* of the distributor cap.
-
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