Buddy of mine is saying might be a head gasket. Should I pop one on while I have the carb off to clean? I've done heads on cars, but never small engine. Figured since already half apart might as well do....thoughts?
That's what I thought lol. I'm going to grab a tester like suggested above and see what I get. What would cause it to be out of time? Would that be the drift pin? I replaced the coil last year
Yep, I actually had to drill out the cap that was covering the screw, as the adjustment was still factory sealed. Put the new needle in that came with the carb kit. And yep, adjusted. It was running like a champ for the past 3 months.
That would be nice if it was simple lol, but those are the ones that kill ya lol. I tried spraying brake clean right into carb and it still won't run. Should have fired right up given it has spark. So popping head off is my next step I take it?
Carb was off so I could inspect the reed plates. Didn't help when I put it back together. I'll check the flywheel key. Does that compression seem really low? From what I am seeing, it should be about 120.
I have a 2004 8HP Yamaha 2 stroke. Started last week, and was idling for about 5 minutes, then died. Good water flow. Haven't been able to start it since. New plugs, new fuel filter, carb was rebuilt beginning of the year. Checked reed plate and all looks well. Has spark and fuel. Drained the...
Awesome, thanks. I wasn't sure if it needed to be sealed for whatever reason. I always thought the the vac systems you just popped the hose to the bottom of the pan and off you go. I was honestly a bit surprised there was so much to the merc with all the adapters.
