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Post by lain on Jan 6, 2015 16:43:10 GMT -5
I also doubt there is low compression, I needed to get thicker gaskets just to get it started with the BBK because the compression was too high and prevented it from being cranked over. It still takes some effort, especially with below freezing temps, but it's just less enough compression with the thicker gaskets to start it up and get it running usually.
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Post by jerseyboy on Jan 6, 2015 16:51:00 GMT -5
Maybe his rings came out of clock when he installed the piston into the jug,,might have two end gaps over each other causing blow by...you did say it was smoking pretty good when cold in another thread if I remember correctly...that stinks!
If it where mine I would take it back apart and do some measuring on ring end gaps and resetting those rings so they are clocked 120 degrees off.
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Post by lain on Jan 6, 2015 16:54:35 GMT -5
I made sure the ring gaps were setup like that last week and they still were.
I did notice last night under the bottom of the engine was moist with oil, this isn't normal right?
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Post by rcq92130 on Jan 6, 2015 17:17:54 GMT -5
No, not normal but actually maybe good news. Maybe all the problem is --- oil leak. Might need to remove the heat shield to track it down (which also means dropping the exhaust manifold). But that is better news than a jug problem.
STRONGLY, at this point, recommend you check compression though. This is the time to be sure; NOT the time to just close eyes and hope.
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Post by lain on Jan 6, 2015 17:26:34 GMT -5
No, not normal but actually maybe good news. Maybe all the problem is --- oil leak. Might need to remove the heat shield to track it down (which also means dropping the exhaust manifold). But that is better news than a jug problem. STRONGLY, at this point, recommend you check compression though. This is the time to be sure; NOT the time to just close eyes and hope. I'm honestly not sure how I would get a compression gauge without any money. I've never heard of any stores around here loaning anything for free, they let you rent tools but I don't have money left at this point. Is there a sure way to check to at least get an idea of good or bad without a gauge? |
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Post by rcq92130 on Jan 6, 2015 17:51:44 GMT -5
Ally and JS have told people to just hold your finger over the spark plug hole and crank the engine a few turns --- if your finger is vigorously pushed away there is at least 'some" compression; if only a moderate push very low compression. But that is a very, very inaccurate and crude test of something that (especially for you) is pretty darned important.
O'Reilly loans tools. Autozone loans tools etc.
I think you need to leave a credit card deposit, but when you return the tool the deposit is refunded in full.
Checking compression is simple and OH SO valuable!
ps: once you have your scoot running again, keep a watchful ear out for knocking or banging noises, which might indicate worn bearings (something to worry about since the oil was run dry).
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Post by geh3333 on Jan 7, 2015 13:48:58 GMT -5
No, not normal but actually maybe good news. Maybe all the problem is --- oil leak. Might need to remove the heat shield to track it down (which also means dropping the exhaust manifold). But that is better news than a jug problem. STRONGLY, at this point, recommend you check compression though. This is the time to be sure; NOT the time to just close eyes and hope. I'm honestly not sure how I would get a compression gauge without any money. I've never heard of any stores around here loaning anything for free, they let you rent tools but I don't have money left at this point. Is there a sure way to check to at least get an idea of good or bad without a gauge? Yeah , u have to put a deposits down on them . I was going to barrow a hammer slide puller from advance auto and they wanted a $170 deposit. The lady was like " you'll get it back " but when u don't have $170 . u think they would have a cheaper set to loan out . |
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Post by lain on Jan 7, 2015 14:34:35 GMT -5
I'm honestly not sure how I would get a compression gauge without any money. I've never heard of any stores around here loaning anything for free, they let you rent tools but I don't have money left at this point. Is there a sure way to check to at least get an idea of good or bad without a gauge? Yeah , u have to put a deposits down on them . I was going to barrow a hammer slide puller from advance auto and they wanted a $170 deposit. The lady was like " you'll get it back " but when u don't have $170 . u think they would have a cheaper set to loan out . Yeah, either way the gas tank seems repaired now, and I have no money left. Moving back to the other issues I am talking about in the backfiring thread. The tank seems to be patched well with jb weld waterweld. I shook the tank all about with a little gas in it and it never leaked, pretty good fix when I have no money! |
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Post by geh3333 on Jan 7, 2015 21:56:53 GMT -5
That stuff works very good , I figured as Long as u found the leak it would do the job for you .
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