[Rhodes22-list] Yamaha T9.9 turns but won't start

[R Orkin]

Have you checked for spark ??  Get something metal ito the end of spark plug
wire (don't enlarge)
and suspend it near the top of a spark plug. Don't hold in your hand.. You
will see spark jump if it is present. Sounds like it just needs to dry out..  


MichaelMeltzer wrote:
> 
> Try some of the "ether" starting fluid, if is seems to catch a little, it
> the fuel carb, if nothing seems to change looks for spark/distributor
> issues.
> 
> BTW it just "works" tomorrow, most likely you have a crack (in a wire)
> that dried out.
> -mjm
> 
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> 
> Well after hurricane Hanna, my Yamaha 1999 T9.9 turns but doesn't catch or
> sputter.  I presume some wiring is wet and she won't start.  I opened the
> cover and it is very damp in there.  There is fuel getting to the motor (I
> don't know about the carburetor).  
> 
> It's like the safety code is pulled out but I’ve double checked that it is
> connected correctly.  The engine turns but never catches.
> 
> I’ve just now ordered the service manual from Yamaha and I’m trying to
> find an operator’s manual for the engine.  Yamaha was out of stock.
> 
> Anyone have advice on how to diagnose this problem?
> 
> Regards,
> Andrew
> 1996 Rhodes recycled 2008.
> 
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Rory Orkin
Tilghman, Md
2000 Recycled  Rhodes 22
Duet ll
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