Runs great then on one cylinder only then great gain...

[DOUBLEDEE]

Hi. Just picked up a '96 GTX. It runs great about 55mph and then suddenly bogs down to about 25mph. After 10-30 seconds in kicks back in and runs good again. I have replaced the plugs and even ran hotter ones. They are not being fouled out. I checked the fuel filter which is clean. I put Seafoam in and ran it several times with the same result. I have used Stabil to clean up any old gas. The compression is good in both cylinders. I am told that it is doubtful that this is a carb issue since it runs well and then cuts out. That it wouldn't run good then bad then good again if it was a carb problem. Could this be some sort of electrical or ignition problem? Any advice or troubleshooting tips would be greatly appreciated!

 

[jhjesse]

Put fresh fuel in and bypass the fuel selector and the fuel filter/water separator. Run you fuel line straight to the carbs and try.

 

[Dr Honda]

STOP RUNNING THE SKI !!!!!!!!!


The engine is going lean. A lean run on a 2-stoke is death to the engine. Also... there is nothing you can pour in the fuel to fix a mechanical problem.


So... pull the carbs and clean them. Clean the fuel valve. If you have gray tempo fuel lines... replace them.

 

[jhjesse]

Better do what he says or he will come through your computer screen and choke you. :lols::lols::lols: