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Barpilot
Explorer
May 26, 2021

83 30' Southwind parked on hill now won't start

I parked my 1983 Fleetwood Southwind 30 foot Class A motorhome on a hill with a pretty good pitch to it and now it won't start. I poured some gas directly into the carb and it fired right up until tha...
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toedtoes
Explorer III
May 27, 2021
When you try to start it do you see fuel shooting into the carb? If not, then you have a fuel issue (clogged filter, not enough fuel, etc).

Did you check to make sure you're getting a spark? If not, check the coil and ignition module.

Did you check the battery?

Been there with my clipper. Have had all the above as the cause.

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