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Post by gatekeeper on Aug 25, 2014 13:46:00 GMT -5
The anvil. You can beat it with a sledgehammer and it will not crumble.
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Post by gatekeeper on Aug 25, 2014 13:40:51 GMT -5
The mechanic was probably giving you measurements in millimeters, not inches. .05mm equals about .002 inches. So setting the valves at .002 to .004 inches is good. Each engine might be a tad bit different but that range is good. Spark plug gap should be .026 to .032 inches. That equals about .7mm to .8mm. It all depends on whether your feeler gauges read in inches or millimeters. Some sets read in both. Just make sure you use the right numbers with the right measurement units.  |
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Post by gatekeeper on Aug 25, 2014 2:08:58 GMT -5
.006 inch gap is no good on the plug. It should be more like .026 to .032 inch. Big difference.
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Post by gatekeeper on Aug 24, 2014 1:08:43 GMT -5
Does it have spark? pull the spark plug, snap the boot back on the end and hold the gapped end on the valve cover while someone holds a brake handle and cranks the engine over.
Does it have compression? While the spark plug is out hold your finger or thumb over the spark plug hole while cranking the engine. If you finger/thumb is blown off the hole you should have sufficient compression.
Are you getting fuel to the carb? Pull the fuel line off of the carb and let it dangle in a cup. Pull the vacuum line off of the intake manifold and suck gently on the line. Fuel should then run into the cup while you are sucking on the vacuum line.
Put the spark plug back in (just snug it down good. Too much force and you might strip the threads) Either spray some carb cleaner in the nipple on the intake manifold, or dribble a little gas in there and try to start the scooter. If it pops/trys to run then stops you aren't getting fuel from the carb to the cylinder.
Let us know what happens.
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Post by gatekeeper on Aug 24, 2014 1:07:04 GMT -5
Does it have spark? pull the spark plug, snap the boot back on the end and hold the gapped end on the valve cover while someone holds a brake handle and cranks the engine over.
Does it have compression? While the spark plug is out hold your finger or thumb over the spark plug hole while cranking the engine. If you finger/thumb is blown off the hole you should have sufficient compression.
Are you getting fuel to the carb? Pull the fuel line off of the carb and let it dangle in a cup. Pull the vacuum line off of the intake manifold and suck gently on the line. Fuel should then run into the cup while you are sucking on the vacuum line.
Put the spark plug back in (just snug it down good. Too much force and you might strip the threads) Either spray some carb cleaner in the nipple on the intake manifold, or dribble a little gas in there and try to start the scooter. If it pops/trys to run then stops you aren't getting fuel from the carb to the cylinder.
Let us know what happens.
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Post by gatekeeper on Aug 21, 2014 2:04:49 GMT -5
Sometimes when a scooter gets laid on it's side gas will flow out of the tank vent and fill the evap canister. There is supposed to be a check valve in the vent line but they don't always work. This plugs the tank vent causing negative pressure to build in the tank thereby stopping fuel flow. This will show you how to get rid of the evap system. itistheride.boards.net/thread/5847/evap-pair-removal |
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Post by gatekeeper on Aug 21, 2014 2:04:12 GMT -5
Sometimes when a scooter gets laid on it's side gas will flow out of the tank vent and fill the evap canister. There is supposed to be a check valve in the vent line but they don't always work. This plugs the tank vent causing negative pressure to build in the tank thereby stopping fuel flow. This will show you how to get rid of the evap system. itistheride.boards.net/thread/5847/evap-pair-removal |
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Post by gatekeeper on Aug 14, 2014 0:51:17 GMT -5
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Post by gatekeeper on Aug 13, 2014 0:21:48 GMT -5
Busy busy busy. You are making a real difference in their lives. They will always look back fondly at what you do for them today!
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Post by gatekeeper on Aug 11, 2014 21:11:23 GMT -5
Can you turn the engine over easily with the kick starter? If so it sounds like you need a new starter.
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Post by gatekeeper on Aug 7, 2014 22:09:09 GMT -5
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Post by gatekeeper on Aug 7, 2014 21:07:23 GMT -5
Take the time to go over it with a fine tooth comb. Who knows how it was put together. Sounds like you scored a great deal!  |
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