QuestionJohn,
So you do NOT think I have a compression issue. What range should the compression be so I can do a quick compression test. Also, if it is a vapor lock what do I do to solve this problem.
Thanks .
Tom
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Followup To
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IT STARTS RIGHT UP WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. AFTER RUNNING FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES, I NEED TO EMPTY THE BAGS-- WHEN I GO TO RESTART IT IT WON'T START UNTIL IT COOLS DOWN . WHY? IS IT POSSIBLY A COMPRESSION ISSUE ( VALVE JOB) AND IF SO WHAT SHOULD THE COMPRESSION RATIO BE AROUND.
THANKS FOR YOUR ANSWER IN ADVANCE
Answer -
Hello Tom:
When this Happens you need to Check for Fire At the Spark Plug. If No Fire at the Plug, then the Ignition Module/Coil is Bad and Needs to be Replaced. If there is Fire at the Plug, then Spray a Small amount of Gas into the Carb Throat. **BE CAREFUL-HOT ENGINE** Does it Start and Run? If Yes, then the Carb is Vapor Locking. Hope this Helps. Let me know what Happens, Please.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
Answer Hello Tom:
The Compression Should be No Lower than 70psi and MUST BE CHECKED while the Engine is Hot to be Accurate for the Problem you are having. You can do a Compression Check on a Cool/Cold Engine and it will Show Good, but When the Engine Heats Up the Rings may Not be Expanding and Causing the Compression Loss. If it is a Vapor Lock Problem, then the Heat Shield for the Carb is bad. Send me the Make and Model of your Engine and I can Assist Further. Hope this Helps. Let me know what Happens, Please.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
