Subject: 73 eldo won't start hot
Author: Robert Russell
Date: Jan 15, 2005, 1:52 PM
Post ID: 1718216409
Hi, all. I'm a new loop owner and new to this list. Picked up this '73
eldo in Oct, it had sat for a number of years but was in good physical
shape, no corrosion. Had to do some rewiring, replacement of rubber
parts (fuel lines, airfilter boot, etc), cleaned carbs & tank. Finally
got the engine started with the right plugs (NGK BP07ES's won't cut it
despite advice to the contrary). Problem is, after running for a bit,
enough to get hot, if I kill it or it stalls it won't turn over until it
cools down a bit. Hitting the starter just gets a "click" at the
regulator. After waiting 5-10 minutes it will turn over & start again.
Could this be a problem with the solenoid? I'm thinking that something
is getting stuck open when it gets hot, and electrically the only thing
that should be getting hot is that solenoid because its the only part in
the electric path that's mounted to the engine and would get hot when
running.
Anyone have any ideas, set me straight before I take a wrench to that
thing and start disassembling things and losing screws.
motoroberto
'73 eldorado