New to this forum, not to triumphs, need some help please :(

[96Steamer]

Hello, came here in search of a little help.

My 96 Steamer came to me in pieces, but running although if you tried to give it any throttle it died immediately. The gas in the tank smelled of plastic and acetone so I removed tank and drained it. I pulled the carbs and they were gummed up worse than any carbs I have ever seen. Cleaned them to the best of my ability, replaced the stock jets with new jets in stock size (40/105) put the carbs back in, replaced air box and snorkels and tossed in some new plugs and thinking it would at least idle and take fuel better than before, put some fresh gas in the tank, turned petcock to on, turned the key, pulled in the clutch, hit the starter button and it just turned over... I cant get it to even spit and sputter as if its trying to fire... I'm lost... Any ideas?

 

[TheWelcomeGuy]

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[hemibee]

Welcome to TT from Southeast Texas.


Did you change the fuel filter? Getting a good spark? To make sure more see the problem you are having post your question here at the Tiger section https://www.triumphtalk.com/forumdisplay.php/151-Tiger-855-amp-955

 

[96Steamer]

Welcome to TT from Southeast Texas.


Did you change the fuel filter? Getting a good spark? To make sure more see the problem you are having post your question here at the Tiger section https://www.triumphtalk.com/forumdisplay.php/151-Tiger-855-amp-955

Did not change any fuel filter, its getting plenty of fuel (as far as I can tell, theres pools of gas in the intake boots) Spark wise, It was doing ok before, so I see no reason that changing to new plugs would have changed the spark, I did oull the plugs and I dont see anything on them indicating anything... I posted a thread there but it said waiting approval.

 

[CarlS]

96Steamer, Welcome to the forum from the Sunshine State. Keep us posted on your problem.