Date:         Thu, 2 Jan 2003 19:44:55 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
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From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Subject:      Re: hard starting - cylinder cutting out -87 westy
Comments: To: Mike Kozak <kozakmike1@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Mike Kozak wrote:

> even after one hour one of the cylinders was intermittently operating
> although it ran well after about 3 hours for the rest of the trip home.  My
> first thought is to replace the spark plugs but I fear stripping the threads
> since its cold now in Indiana.  Any input would be appreciated.
>
> Mike Kozak
> 87 westy

Certainly sounds like you should check the plugs.  Don't worry about the
cold.  Stripping aluminum threads is most likely when the engine is hot.

Larry A.

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