<![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device "1977 Columbia Commuter"]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/1977_Columbia_Commuter?rss=yes en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:12:36 -0700 <![CDATA[1977 Columbia Commuter: Why is my engine bogging?]]> So I recently got my moped started and running but it wouldn't move under it's own power so I decided to add a metal washer or shim in the clutch pack because it's hard to find new parts for this moped, and after that it started to move under its own but the kickstart was tight and when it did start, it would move but not very fast, like 8 mph, and it would bog at some points and even die and I even have the hold the starter lever to make sure the clutch engages. Can anyone tell me how to resolve this?

⟐ Commented December 21, 2025 at 10:56 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/620457/Why+is+my+engine+bogging https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/620457 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:56:16 -0700 <![CDATA[1977 Columbia Commuter: Engine Preston was stuck]]> Because of rust and old engine

⟐ Answered June 10, 2024 at 5:35 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/835218/Engine+Preston+was+stuck https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/835218 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:35:11 -0700 <![CDATA[1977 Columbia Commuter: چرا موتور گازی من روشن نمیشود Why won't my gas engine start?]]> و چرا موتور گازی من روشن نمی‌شود

Translation Persian - English

Why won't my gas engine start?

⟐ Commented October 16, 2025 at 14:03 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/918069/%DA%86%D8%B1%D8%A7+%D9%85%D9%88%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B1+%DA%AF%D8%A7%D8%B2%DB%8C+%D9%85%D9%86+%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B4%D9%86+%D9%86%D9%85%DB%8C%D8%B4%D9%88%D8%AF+Why+won't+my+gas+engine+start https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/918069 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:03:38 -0700