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Hey guys, as promised my update. She's running awesome, but I really can't say what is was because I did so many things. I installed a new $25 coil from amazon, new wires, I even took the plug boot cap apart and wire brushed the little bass fitting. Roughed up the points with some 60 grit paper, res...

Hey guys, just a quick update, I ordered a new coil as I think mine weakens when it gets hot. Also I am going to remove the carburetor again and double check the float level, I'm noticing some gas coming from the over flow tube.I'll keep you all updated as things progress.
Thanks, Mike

Hey guys, well I pulled the carburetor and went through it again, put an in line filter on, cleaned the new plugs and it ran amazing for about 15 minutes. I had to then petal the throttle to keep it running, waited about an hour and it ran great again. Like the first time it was short lived.....coil...

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I'll check the compression, could I have created this problem? I put fishtail straight pipes on her
Thanks, Mike

Thanks muddy, The plug thats not firing is soaked with fuel, I was playing with it a little more tonight and put in a fresh plug. It started right up and was running good at high rpm's, when I try and let it idle.... the left side stops firing. I can tell by the sound and looking at the tailpipe, wh...

The coil is original, looks to be plastic

Hi guys, I'm new here and I'm hoping someone can help. I have ... I think it's a 1965? Honda dream 305, I just finished refurbishing it a few days ago, except the motor. All I did there was clean the carburetor and get new plugs. Here's the problem, it's only getting spark on the right side (normal)...