Brendon 13 Posted October 4, 2016 Hey guys just a quick question to throw out there. I have an xf ute on straigh gas ans this morning it wouldn't start, turned over no worries, plenty of gas just wouldnt kick. So i fiqured its the coil or maybe dizzy and left it. Got home from work and it fired up first kick like always. Any thoughts on why?? It rained a lot last night and i figured maybe something got wet? Or is the coil on its way out? Any suggestions? Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hendrixhc 10,920 Posted October 4, 2016 Did you reset the clock for daylight savings? 2 SirkWhyXF and Brendon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,270 Posted October 4, 2016 Low coolant level. 1 Brendon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,284 Posted October 4, 2016 condensation on leads is a possibility check this thread for the same i had recentlyhttp://www.ozfalcon.com.au/index.php?/topic/6204-condensation-under-bonnet-wd40-or-is-there-better/ 1 Brendon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,307 Posted October 5, 2016 Do you have any silly mates that like pull the coil wire just to piss you off. 1 Brendon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brendon 13 Posted October 5, 2016 Checked the spark and thats all fine and someone suggested that the converter might be bad and and flooding it with gas (which i didnt think was possible ) so i disconnected the primer from the starter motor power so it doesn't prime and after a bit of turning over it started up! Since i have reconnected the primer power wure to the starter and it starts first kick evertime??? Really weird maybe i need to put a kit through the converter. Ill wait and see what happens Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,284 Posted October 5, 2016 when the gas converters are cold the build up of gunk is hard and stops the valves inside closing once vacuum pulls them open - flooding results.you can confirm this by pouring hot water over the converter when cold morning and if it starts fine, it will need cleaning.later in the day the warm weather makes the gunk soft enough to let the valves move.. is it a Landi converter, they are common for this issue. but the easiest to clean out also.. 2 gerg and Brendon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brendon 13 Posted October 6, 2016 when the gas converters are cold the build up of gunk is hard and stops the valves inside closing once vacuum pulls them open - flooding results. you can confirm this by pouring hot water over the converter when cold morning and if it starts fine, it will need cleaning. later in the day the warm weather makes the gunk soft enough to let the valves move.. is it a Landi converter, they are common for this issue. but the easiest to clean out also.. Thanks dean, i think you are spot on! Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,284 Posted October 7, 2016 Thanks dean, i think you are spot on! Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk sometimes if you can get through winter they will come good during summer.. if it runs on petrol, you can switch to petrol on the way home and the next day start on petrol and switch to gas after the engine warms up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites