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Sooty plugs

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 6:41 pm
Author: ac/dc
Hi All tech heads

I have the 2 left plugs running reasonably clean
The 2 right plugs well sooted up
Setting are about the same on all the carbs
Is this a sign of a failing coil ?
Bike is a UK 1976 Z900 A4

Thanks

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 6:49 pm
Author: z1bman
not coil related as it would affect cylinders 1+4 or 2+3. probably carb related invest in a colour tune

Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:29 pm
Author: Pigford
Still could be electrical? :shock: Have you got +12v at coils when bike is running?

Swap (1 & 2 - with 3 & 4) spark plugs - HT leads & caps.

Run bike whilst on centre stand (keep it level) - turn off fuel then stop engine. Drain each carb & measure what comes out each & compare qty.

help

Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:22 pm
Author: ac/dc
Thanks both for the comments

Mark will try what you have said over the weekend and let you know

Malc