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So I came across an actual barn find. A rough Ducati 748 that needed to be brought back to life. So far I've done the following
Replace all fluids. Hydraulics, oil, and coolant
New spark plugs
Tons of wiring
I removed the throttle bodies and injectors and had them ultrasonic cleaned. When I did that I removed the TPS sensor also. Put on all new gas lines and quick disconnects.
Resealed and lined the inside of the gas tank
New fuel filter.
And of course a new battery.
I put it all back together and started it. It took awhile for it to turn over but when it did. I had to keep it at a minimum of 3000 rpm or it would die. Also sounded rough with a mild pop from the forward cylinder. I was hoping to have it run before valve adjustments and cam belts but I'm at a loss now what's wrong..very cheap compression gauge = 100 psi vertical cylinder and 110 front cylinder. But that's probably the first start in 5 years .
Replace all fluids. Hydraulics, oil, and coolant
New spark plugs
Tons of wiring
I removed the throttle bodies and injectors and had them ultrasonic cleaned. When I did that I removed the TPS sensor also. Put on all new gas lines and quick disconnects.
Resealed and lined the inside of the gas tank
New fuel filter.
And of course a new battery.
I put it all back together and started it. It took awhile for it to turn over but when it did. I had to keep it at a minimum of 3000 rpm or it would die. Also sounded rough with a mild pop from the forward cylinder. I was hoping to have it run before valve adjustments and cam belts but I'm at a loss now what's wrong..very cheap compression gauge = 100 psi vertical cylinder and 110 front cylinder. But that's probably the first start in 5 years .