Re: Help getting my 51 started?

Posted by Dave Kenney On 2010/3/21 19:56:52

Well if the wiring harness hasn't been modified the engine was probably turned over by shorting the two wires on the carb switch so I would start there (no pun intended). Look at the carburetor for the plastic piece with two wires as mentioned by HH56. Check with test light or multimeter to see if there is 6 volts at one of the wires with the ignition switch on. If there is turn the throttle linkage at the carb to full throttle and see if the engine cranks or simply jump the two wires together and see what happens. Put the transmission into neutral/park with emergency brake on first!