Don Record wrote:
>
> Sorry to ask so many questions but this is my first wasserboxer....
> I have just completed replacing the head gaskets on my 87 GL and I cant get it
> to start and run correctly.
> Symptoms-
> I cranked the van with the main (coil) lead until the oil light went out.
> After I reconnected the coil the van would not start.  I finally got it to
> sputter and BARELY run ( about 1000 rpms max) seems to be running very rich??
> I have spark of course at the distributor and plugs.  Ox sensor light and
> Battery light stayed on even when it was running (wheezing :-)  Any Ideas?
> Things I have already checked_
> Plug wires not switched.
> Spark at dist and plugs.
> Ran well before the head job...what does that say about my mechanical
> ability..
> Don Record
> 87 Westy GL
> On the road soon, I hope.

Did you adjust the valves when you were done?  Properly?

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Fred Younger
91 GL