Motor Woes

[spareparts]

have to ask the obvious as so many peole neglet to pump the primer bulb before starting the engine. Can you pump the bulb till it gets firm? or will it keep pumping?

[jrou111]

Originally Posted by spareparts

have to ask the obvious as so many peole neglet to pump the primer bulb before starting the engine. Can you pump the bulb till it gets firm? or will it keep pumping?

That's a good point, I forgot to add that. I always prime the bulb when I first start it. I did notice that when it wouldn't start I could prime it with the bulb till it was hard, then try to crank it unsucessfully, but I could pump it and it wouldn't be hard.

[phatdaddy]

when you do get to crank after it lets you down, does it blow a lot of smoke, like it was flooded. ?
when it sits overnight, wil it fire right up the next day?
have you checked compression? the big 3 are fuel, fire & compression, so you got to start eliminating something.

[jrou111]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

when you do get to crank after it lets you down, does it blow a lot of smoke, like it was flooded. ?
when it sits overnight, wil it fire right up the next day?
have you checked compression? the big 3 are fuel, fire & compression, so you got to start eliminating something.

1. A little smokey, but not like when it's cold.
2. Yes!, and without using the choke.
3. Compression is 100-120 on all 6.

[macojoe]

I just turned my laptop side ways!! But were was the sound?

[phatdaddy]

you have a 20 lb difference between cylinders?

[jrou111]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

you have a 20 lb difference between cylinders?

Avg is 110 psi and +or- 10. But it's not like 120,120,120,100,120,120.

[jrou111]

Originally Posted by macojoe

I just turned my laptop side ways!! But were was the sound?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJbPNt4kaHs

[phatdaddy]

i would be leaning toward going through the carbs. if it starts cold without using the choke, that is different. most mercs i have had are a little cold natured, but when warmed up are easier to start.
there are a lot of sharper mechanical minds on this site than mine, maybe they will come along today and offer some more specific directions.

[Stillrunning]

Originally Posted by macojoe

I just turned my laptop side ways!! But were was the sound?

Were was the air.