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  1. TG2
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    Stripped spark threads

    Yeah all the boots have caps and the other goes to the petcock for the vacuum line.
    Post by: TG2, Feb 22, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. TG2
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    Stripped spark threads

    Is it possible there’s an air leak somewhere else because when as soon as I hit start it sounds like the bike is almost like puffing out the top...
    Post by: TG2, Feb 22, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. TG2
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    Stripped spark threads

    The carb boots were replaced the PO and seem to all be in good shape. Choke is off, and idle screw is turned down.
    Post by: TG2, Feb 21, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. TG2
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    Stripped spark threads

    Okay so now it runs, but immediately after firing up it shoots up to 4000-6000 RPMs
    Post by: TG2, Feb 21, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. TG2
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    Stripped spark threads

    OK so I got a new petcock a new vacuum line and a new fuel filter, unfortunately it still sounds like the bikes not getting any gas so I am...
    Post by: TG2, Feb 18, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. TG2
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    Stripped spark threads

    Okay I will order a new petcock, vacuum line, as well as a new inline fuel filter. Is there anything I should try at the moment? I plan on picking...
    Post by: TG2, Feb 12, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. TG2
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    Stripped spark threads

    The starter was rebuilt, new starter solenoid, the carbs were cleaned but not rebuilt (could be the problem). There was fuel in the bottom of the...
    Post by: TG2, Feb 12, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. TG2
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    Stripped spark threads

    I just checked the bowls and they do have fuel in them, so is there any explanation besides the vacuum line that the bike is not getting fuel?
    Post by: TG2, Feb 12, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. TG2
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    Stripped spark threads

    So I tried everything you just said and the fuel flows nicely on prime when I remove the inline filter however when I place that same filter back...
    Post by: TG2, Feb 12, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. TG2
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    Stripped spark threads

    Yeah it has 2 nipples. One is the fuel line and the other is the vacuum line. There is no in tank filter either which is confusing to me. Would...
    Post by: TG2, Feb 12, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. TG2
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    Stripped spark threads

    The fuel flows freely in the prime position, but as soon as I connect the fuel line the prime position no longer flows as it should
    Post by: TG2, Feb 12, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. TG2
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    Stripped spark threads

    Is that how these bikes petcocks look?
    Post by: TG2, Feb 12, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. TG2
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    Stripped spark threads

    Okay so I fixed the threads, thanks guys. Now the next problem is the bikes fuel system, for some reason it’s being starved so I don’t know if it...
    Post by: TG2, Feb 12, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. TG2
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    Stripped spark threads

    Will this work ? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07594P3Z6/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    Post by: TG2, Feb 5, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. TG2
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    Stripped spark threads

    So I purchased an 81 xj550, and the spark plug hole thread on one of the cylinders is stripped. I got the plug out but can’t get a new one in. The...
    Thread by: TG2, Feb 5, 2019, 35 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. TG2
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    Hey man, got a problem with my 550 carbs I believe. The bike has not run in a while and when I...

    Hey man, got a problem with my 550 carbs I believe. The bike has not run in a while and when I try to start it, it sounds like its being starved...
    Profile Post by TG2 for hogfiddles, Jan 28, 2019
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    XJ550 Won't Start

    Okay so for an update, I found online that I should have two power inputs going into the starter solenoid: the high voltage connection jumping...
    Post by: TG2, Jan 22, 2019 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    XJ550 Won't Start

    I meant to specify, the Neutral light comes on when the key is turned to the on position. The headlight does not come on at all either, I read...
    Post by: TG2, Jan 22, 2019 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    XJ550 Won't Start

    When I press the start button, the oil light comes on but only when I press the button, as soon as I release the start button it goes away. Not...
    Post by: TG2, Jan 21, 2019 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    XJ550 Won't Start

    Just recently purchased a 81' Xj550 and it won't start. Got the starter rebuilt which was bad, as well as a new starter relay. The neutral light...
    Thread by: TG2, Jan 21, 2019, 10 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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