banshee will not start...

[banshee mann]

hey,, i got a banshee and it will not start,but if it is worm it will start right up every time. the only way i can start it is if i put my hand over the air box hole(kick 3 times starts right up) i want to know what to do to fix it? i have mostly everything rebuilt except crabs..would it be a problem with my jetting? air intake? something i dont kno

 

thanks

[FASTOYS]

Is the choke crossover tube on? Did someone switch carb bowls from side to side?

[AKheathen]

if it's cold out, you need to richen up :thumbsup:

[blaster2006]

if it runs fine when hot, and has no problems etc,

 

if you got mods on and bolt ons, and kept a stock pilot jet, then jet up a size on pilot and up 1 size on mains since its colder

[banshee mann]

i mean cold as in cold motor not outside..

[VWMIKE]

How can you tell if your carb bowls are switched side to side? What affect will this have on the motor? I just discovered my slides where in backwards(ran like shit) so wouldn't surprise me if previous owner switched the bowls too.

Mike

[fasstbanshee]

i have the same problem in the winter what i do is go up a size on th pilot

[AKheathen]

i mean cold as in cold motor not outside..

if the pilots are too lean, it will start fine warm, but not cold. it will also run pretty hot just idling. adjust your airscrews when the engine is hot, till the idle is highest. if it's less than 1 turn, go up a pilot size, the choke won't even get it started verry easy with a small pilot. also, did you check for air leaks?

 

How can you tell if your carb bowls are switched side to side? What affect will this have on the motor? I just discovered my slides where in backwards(ran like shit) so wouldn't surprise me if previous owner switched the bowls too.

Mike

the choke side bowl has a little brass bead on the front of it