[Indylite mastwr]

I have a 1996 xlt special and I am usually pretty good at figuring stuff out for myself but this one has stumped me. My sled will start third pull when cold it won't idle but it will run great when your on the throttle except the light gets a little dim sometimes. However if I stop the sled it won't start unless yoy wait an hour and let it completely cool off. Anyone got any idea

 

[Indylite mastwr]

I'll beat everyone to it... clean the carbs. pay close attention to the pilot jets. "Floss" them.

I thank you for your input but I'd like to say that I have already that if you have any other ideas?

 

[Indylite mastwr]

Another cheap and easy thing to check (to rule out, if for nothing else) is the gap on your throttle flipper. If it's too tight or too loose, it may kill the ignition and not allow the engine to start. It should have between 0.010" and 0.030" .

Next time it won't start, check for spark. If there's no spark, you may have a coil or stator that is failing and has an open wire as the part gets hot and expands. Once the part cools off, the wire makes contact again. Those are a bugger to find sometimes

Your theory on the coil or stator really makes sense I will have to look into that. Good thing I have both those things I'm my large part collection. Thanks!