Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: 73 eldo won't start hot

Author: Skip & Jane

Date: Jan 16, 2005, 5:47 AM

Post ID: 1718218645



You may also want to take the starter off and take it a auto parts store and
have them bench test it. They can tell you how many amps it is pulling.
You could have a bad starter that only acts up when it is hot. I have had
this happen before on a 70 442, I used to own.

Have you tried to push start it after it is hot & the starter fails ?


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Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 5:51 PM
Subject: RE: 73 eldo won't start hot


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Welcome and congrats on the new/old loop. Did you strip down and clean the
starter? If not, sounds like it could be the solenoid causing some grief. Do
you have a relay feeding the solenoid? Could also be the starter button
itself. They are known for failing. Try turning the button with your finger
and pushing it again.

Paul
73 Eldo "Elvira"
74 Eldo "Daisy" undergoing a full police restoration


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From: Robert Russell [mailto:motoro-@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 4:52 PM
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Subject: 73 eldo won't start hot


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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

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