Problems starting...

[Shootoo]

It lives!!! There's was definitely no gas getting to the cylinders

The vacuum advance hose was pinched around the boot going to the block from the carbs. I wanted to once over everything again because it was definitely a gas problem

IT LIVES!!

[tcoop]

Good to hear that you got it started.

What was causing no fuel to get to the cylinders?

[motoman]

Good to hear that you got it started.

What was causing no fuel to get to the cylinders?

Maybe had the petcocks in OFF position.

[cajun31]

Dielectric grease

suggestion I made was a bit premature. As it turns out is has probably caused more problems then good. The deoxit suggestion still stands as it is an excellent deoxidizer/cleaner.

[Shootoo]

It was the timing advance hose. It was clogged or not on properly or something. I sprayed the tube it goes on and inside the hose with electrical cleaner. It fired right up after that

[jetmechmarty]

Did you clean out just the hose? Contact cleaner might not be good for the vacuum actuator. That's an old diaphragm inside it.

[BA80]

He said he sprayed it into the tube it connects to also, I'm thinking he primed that #2 cylinder with the cleaner and it fired off.

[Shootoo]

I sprayed both so I can't say what fixed it. Every since then it's fired up every time and with the tune up(plugs, battery, carbs cleaned) it runs better than ever. I also found a gas station that sells no-ethanol gas

[hamjam]

Phil During use, and especially on overcharge, the water in the electrolyte splits into hydrogen and oxygen. The battery begins to gas, which results in water loss not gain , unless I missed the memo "splain Loosy

[MaximPhil]

Well Jim,
I will not argue the science. I was told when I bought an electric fork truck....which has a much bigger battery to only ADD water to a FULLY charged battery as the level would rise during the charging process.
Not letting the level drop below minimum is the secret to longer battery life.
Phil

[TopCatGr58]

Hey Phil,

No arguments intended. Lead acid batteries electrolyte is Sulfuric ACID, sulfur in a water solvent/solution. The acid combines with the lead plates to generate the electricity, and slowly dilutes the acid. Charging the battery reverses the sulfur/lead chemical reaction and puts Sulfur back into suspension in the water. But as stated, during charging...once all of the sulfur has been reversed back into solution...then the charging current doesn't have any more work to do...so then it begins performing electrolysis on the water molecules in the Sulfuric acid solution breaking the Hydrogen/Oxygen bonds, and releases them as gases while evaporating the water in the sulfuric acid solution which makes it MORE concentrated. SO....you then just add WATER to bring the fluid levels back up to keep the plates covered, and to replace the WATER that was evaporated/gased out...the Sulfur level is still there.

Good chargers STOP charging when maximum voltage/charging levels are reached, but faulty/cheap chargers as well as broken voltage regulators can allow too much charging which can cause the outgassing and loss of water, along with just normal evaporation.

T.C.

[MaximPhil]

Hi TC,
A little research on the web shows I am not the only one to suggest not overfilling a low battery. This article does not explain the science behind their statement.
Watering

Watering is the single most important step in maintaining a flooded lead acid battery, a requirement that is all to often neglected. The frequency of watering depends on usage, charge method and operating temperature. A new battery should be checked every few weeks to determine the watering requirement. This prevents the electrolyte from falling below the plates. Avoid exposed plates at all times, as this will sustain damage, leading to reduced capacity and lower performance.
Exposed plates will sustain damage, leading to reduced capacity and lower performance. If the plates are exposed, immediately fill the battery with distilled or de-ionized water to cover the plates, and then apply a charge. Do not fill to the correct level before charging as this could cause an overflow during charging. Always top up to the desired level after charging. Never add electrolyte as this upsets the specific gravity and induces rapid corrosion. Watering systems eliminate low electrolyte levels by automatically adding the right amount of water.

[hamjam]

Phil that is because charging will cause bubbling and the bubbles displace the fluids making the level rise . the excess is drained out through the overflow resulting in a lowered amount of fluid when charged

[madmax-im]

to hell with battery maintainence...something i always suck at...get yourself a sealed gel battery...maintainence free and never even worry about maintaining the fluid levels ever again Plus you dont have to deal with battery acid from a leaking battery that will corrode anything on the bike it comes into contact with ...like TC said get a good battery tender that wont overcharge and you're set

[hamjam]

BNE is the Man .... zactly I have one in "Deja Buick" that is 6 years old always hooked up to a Battery Tender and is still going strong like a bunny