Fricken Mechanic

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  1. Ken Thompson

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    Well after not driving my Mav for 2 days I went out to take her to a show today. Not to show, just look. But the 250 won't start:( . Well, it's time to pull out the tools! Awh yes, a goodday!!! (I enjoy this over the computer controlled crap).
    I checked the ignition was sparking, yep... sparking away.
    Is the fuel sustem working??? I changed the fuel filter. Try starting to old girl again..... Nope no start. Hmmmmmm, I'm now taking the carb off and completly cleaning it. What an easy carb to play with. Then I put a bucket under the fuel line fron the pump. Try starting again and the fuel pressure looks wimpy. So I took the fuel line off the pump and blew it out. (Of course using an air compressor):bs: , no change in the pressure outlet. Then I noticed the fuel pump is wet on top.... I didn't tighten the clamp on the line going to the inlet on the pump. Yep, the Fricken Mechanic was ME:huh: . Oh yeah, I happy!
    Now the car is a killer Mav.............
    Ken :drink:
     
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  2. Dan Starnes

    Dan Starnes Original owner

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    Glad I am not the only one that does stuff like that.
    Dan
     
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  3. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Like I tell people when I do stuff like that, "Cant be helped, I'm the only one I can afford"
     
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    Dennis I thought you was rich:yikes: :D


    Yea I have done really stupid stuff too. Today I am rebuilding carbs on Yamaha Banshee, Rear brakes on an old dodge pick up and putiing a steering shaft bearing in my bros Honda 300 ex. Just maybe I will have time to fix my Honda 400ex:bananaman
     
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  5. Mercurycruizers

    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    I hate when stuff like that happens. The only good thing is: You can only blame yourself....LOL
     
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  6. stmanser

    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

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    good one dennis.. i might use that one
     
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