The spark plug is firing and i spray some starting fluid in the carburetor and it still want start what all i need to check to fix the problem?
If plug is wet with fuel, it is likely flooded. A flooded engine will not fire... even with starter fluid.
Remove air filter and spray a short 1 sec. burst of starter fluid into throat of carburetor and promptly pull starter up to three times.
If still no fire, check if plug is wet. If wet, then likely flooded. Dump fuel from tank, remove spark plug and pull starter several times to clear excess fuel. Check spark plug gap and reinstall spark plug. Leave fuel tank empty and repeat above procedure. If still no fire, remove plug... it should be dry. If dry then either insufficient spark (fouled plug), timing (sheared flywheel key), or insufficient compression (probable crankcase leak).
the spark plug is not flooded i spray some starting fluid in the carbeuretor and it still want start. can i check the compression with the same gauge i use on my truck or do i have to get a gauge for a small engine?
the spark plug is not flooded i spray some starting fluid in the carbeuretor and it still want start. can i check the compression with the same gauge i use on my truck or do i have to get a gauge for a small engine?
There is nothing special... use what you have. I just place my thumb over the plug hole and pull. If it makes pffft sound, it likely has enough compression.
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Hope this helps!!
chad
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