engine won't start
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Racer
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From: Forrest City Ar
engine won't start
After starting engine for the first time since receiving it from builder last night today will not start. I had to put a throttle spring on it and think I have it flooded. cause I smell a lot of gas after each attempt. how long should it take to clear out? I have waited 30-45 min between attempts and do not give fuel when first turnning over then give 2 pumps and try again but engine does not fire. any suggestions would like to get it to muffer shop today Thanks
PS how did temp gauge work on 78?
PS how did temp gauge work on 78?
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Racer
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From: Forrest City Ar
Thanks Jud,
Have use that method before and that is the way we used to start flooded radial aircraft engines. haven't tried that yet partly because I broke the plastic clip that holds the throttle cable to peddle but will get wife to turn engine over and I will work throttle out side
Have use that method before and that is the way we used to start flooded radial aircraft engines. haven't tried that yet partly because I broke the plastic clip that holds the throttle cable to peddle but will get wife to turn engine over and I will work throttle out side
Race Director
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From: Wellington, FL
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Thanks Jud,
Have use that method before and that is the way we used to start flooded radial aircraft engines. haven't tried that yet partly because I broke the plastic clip that holds the throttle cable to peddle but will get wife to turn engine over and I will work throttle out side
Have use that method before and that is the way we used to start flooded radial aircraft engines. haven't tried that yet partly because I broke the plastic clip that holds the throttle cable to peddle but will get wife to turn engine over and I will work throttle out side
Melting Slicks
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From: Norfolk VA
Does it crank but not start? Check your ignition system. Is the distributor installed correctly, Is the ground strap from the starter that atatches to the frame's connection clean and tight? The ground strap is the big thick wire running from the starter and attatches to the bottom of the frame. Is the ignition wire connected to the coil on the distributor? I'm sure others will throw possibilities your way.
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Racer
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From: Forrest City Ar
It started an ran last night. I did not run it long just a few min. about three times. To day it turns over but will not start has not fired 1 time. I have not tried to check MDS system yet today, but when I do where is good place to start
Burning Brakes
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I would pull the plugs and keep them out for a few hours at least,dry your plugs by hand and ckeck the oil for gas,you can wipe an engine out with gas in the oil,change oil if needed. Then retry starting normaly. good luck.