weak spark after sitting all summer

j_mccans · Dec 17, 2009

i have a 96 ext with a zr700 in it and i bought it i rode it across the lawn and parked it for the summer in the garage. i went to start it and the engine will only run on one clynder. i changed the coil and plugs but no differance when you take the plugs out they are wet and you pull it over with them out they have a very weak spark. i thought maybe somekind of low oil switch on the oil tank but there is not one on there. can anything corrode over the summer? any answers will help thank you

Blaine · Dec 18, 2009

j_mccans said:
i have a 96 ext with a zr700 in it and i bought it i rode it across the lawn and parked it for the summer in the garage. i went to start it and the engine will only run on one clynder. i changed the coil and plugs but no differance when you take the plugs out they are wet and you pull it over with them out they have a very weak spark. i thought maybe somekind of low oil switch on the oil tank but there is not one on there. can anything corrode over the summer? any answers will help thank you

Depending on the year of the motor you could have 1 of 2 different stators in it. Test it using the methods in links in my signature. Check all connections, grounds, check for shorted out wires ect.. Test the stator and post your readings.

Funoutfitters.com · Dec 18, 2009

You may want to check the pickup off the flywheel to make sure it is not corroded enough so the timing sensor will not get a good enough signal.

Hope this helps Jeff

diggerdown · Dec 18, 2009

Like Jeff said, it is most likely corrosion on the flywheel or pickup coil. A little corrosion can stop a lot of juice. Clean stuff up with a little fine emery cloth

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