compression test

[bobkyle2]

Re: compression test

still had to crank the pisss out of on initial start up ... Was about to just come back home and it finally fired.... Was missing horribly... After backing off trailor i opend it up and it cleared out has been doing fine all day... Its always the first time i try to start it

 

[starcraft1982]

Re: compression test

Sounds to me like you have a fuel issue.Possibly the only issue is that you dont know how to start it.Thats not meant to be smart.These older motors have a "sequence"that must be followed or you can crank till the cows come home.They need LOTS of gas to get going cold.What you want to do is 1)prime the bulb firm.2)if you have a fast idle lever,lift it up. Or if you can give 1/4 throttle w/out putting in gear,do it.3)Push the enricher/choke in.Might have to choke a few times,but the rule is if you think to yourself"this motor HAS to be flooded!" give a bit more and it`ll fire.Of course this will only help IF you dont have another issue like dirty carbs,bad fuel pump,etc.this only starts your motor if youve got good copression,good fuel flow and good spark.Someone will chime in with a better way to start,im sure.Just remember LOTS of gas!hope it helps .

 

[bobkyle2]

Re: compression test

well i guess i will choke it more tomorow.... I choked it a good amount today..... Its started fine for the few months ive had it.... Up intill last weekend....been thru carbs..all new bleed lines ..plugs...new stator beg of year...also tested spark gap ...an compression.. Replaced all fuel line...connections and hoseclamps.......

 

[bobkyle2]

Re: compression test

If i have bypassed the quick disconect on the fuel line of the engine could it mess with starting... Or flooding... Becouse that quick disconnect did have a check valve... I dunno...

 

[bobkyle2]

Re: compression test

well today it fired right up... was missing heavily in till i got it up on plane and cleared it out.......... ran perfect all day after that... finally believe i got all that Valvoline out...used Pennzoil this time... i guess i need to pull the carbs back off and look at the enricher....

 

[bobkyle2]

Re: compression test

oh ya.... the water was PERFECCCCCCCCCCTTT!!!... a little trashy