starting problems

[Ratbird]

I'll definitely let you guys know after I work on it this weekend. I'm off work tomorrow but will be down in Albuquerque golfing. Saturday I'll be replacing my house furnace, so HOPEFULLY Sunday.

I bought a new coil about 2 months ago from Pertonix. I had a stock one but was advised by my friends on "WWW.Squarebirds.org" to upgrade to the proper one for my Pertonix Ignitor setup.

The rubber and steel fuel lines aren't touching anything like in that picture, (at least not anymore). However I really like that idea of putting the filter down by the frame just before the fuel pump. I imagine even a filter that is hovering a inch or two above the aluminum intake would warm all that gas in the filter - by the frame will be cooler.

Really appreciate all the advice Gents!

  regards, Dave J

[Ratbird]

Installed the spacer this morning and tested it several times. Driving around and then parking it for various periods of time, and it starts up just fine! Thanks a ton everyone. Turn the key, push the pedal about a 1/4 ways down and it fires right up. And it stays running.

I was sweating the air filter to hood clearance for a minute there when I closed the hood for the first time. Luckily I have just enough space. From looking into the hood scoop it appears to have less than 1 inch. I checked the inside of the hood for signs of contact after I drove it and all looks well.

Thanks again gents!