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Sledhead60

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Cold start issue
« on: December 02, 2015, 11:52:01 AM »
My 79 340 Invader surges up and down rpm wise for about 5 to 10 minutes when you start it cold. It's kinda hard to keep running and easy to flood. After it warms up, it runs great. I have cleaned the entire fuel system including the carbs, put a new pickup on the line in the tank, new fuel filter, and rebuilt the fuel pump with a new diaphragm. Any suggestions?

gixxer6

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Re: Cold start issue
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2015, 01:46:41 PM »
Sounds like crank seals...  When were they last changed?

Sledhead60

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Re: Cold start issue
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2015, 01:23:08 PM »
They haven't been since I've had it.

gixxer6

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Re: Cold start issue
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2015, 03:07:46 PM »
That's where I'd start...