1997 Gtx bogs at full throttle, and is hard starting!

[emain879]

I just bought a 1997 gtx and at full throttle it bogs out, not everytime.. its hard to start also. i recently posted this and i didnt get much help. the person i bought it off of cleaned the carb, did the fuel lines... help.

 

[hrspwr]

Fuel selector valve? Try using resevior side of selector. Just a thought

 

[bigJake]

I just bought a 1997 gtx and at full throttle it bogs out, not everytime.. its hard to start also. i recently posted this and i didnt get much help. the person i bought it off of cleaned the carb, did the fuel lines... help.

how old is the gas?

 

[emain879]

i just put new gas in it yesterday, i try running it on reserve and on regular its the same result.

 

[bigJake]

did you clean the fuel filter?

 

[Dr Honda]

Time to do a full, fuel system clean out. Also, check your compression, and let us know what you get.

 

[emain879]

yeah, should i try sea foam? or not a good idea?

 

[Dr Honda]

yeah, should i try sea foam? or not a good idea?

Nope... there is no miracle in a bottle. You got to take it apart, and fix it right.