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Old 07-23-04, 09:40 PM
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My engine just dies
when i start my 13b i give rev it a bit then after 2 seconds of starting it will just die. while reving it the exaust back fires. it was running fine a week ago.

It has a hitachi carby
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umm extremely cloged cat??? even if thats not the problem...check/hollow it out anyway

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doesnt have a cat
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I would guess a vaccum leak.Is it only when you cold start?
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well i cant get it running properly to get it warm
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Have you changed anything related to your ignition lately?
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