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kevlarian Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2014 Posts: 636 Location: Orange County, CA
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 9:05 pm Post subject: Hard Start Issues and Troubleshooting Help |
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So I was attempting to do a compression check on my engine today, as I am having a problem...
Let me set the stage. I have a 1915cc with dual Kadrons.
I was able to test Cyl 1, 2, & 4. However, Cyl 3 is the spawn of Satan... I CANNOT get the plug out, let along get the tester in there, and put the plug BACK. So F*&# it!
The compression reads on 1, 2, & 4 are all @ ~120 so that is good!
I'll assume that 3 is good (for now).
Here is the problem I'm having...
Hard Start.
When I get it started, and I pull plug 1, the engine runs exactly the same, no change in idle. when I pull the plug for cyl 2 or 4 the engine can barlely run. Runs like crap.
When I pull the plug for cyl 3, it runs as if it was still plugged in, so basically cyl 1 & 3 each pulling the plug don't affect the engine. 2 & 4, serious issues running.
So, I was told to do a compression test. Tried to do that tonight. Got them all but Cyl 3 (aka. Spawn of Satan).
Assuming that 3 is good... what would you test next. I can't figure out why it would run like that. Of course, already tested spark to all four cyls. it's there.
A side question...
Can I remove the fans shroud without removing the engine. Can I remove the carbs and/or manifolds to get to the 3rd cyl. I'm out of ideas.
I REALLY NEED HELP HERE. |
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Dauz Samba Member
Joined: January 05, 2010 Posts: 1790
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 11:27 pm Post subject: Re: Hard Start Issues and Troubleshooting Help |
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Clogged idle jets? |
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modok Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2009 Posts: 26743 Location: Colorado Springs
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:06 am Post subject: Re: Hard Start Issues and Troubleshooting Help |
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That's normal for them to idle on 2/4 only, with kadrons.
They all do that. Search "kadron idle"
hard to start? check the acc pumps and ignition system, or is it flooding (heat soak??) |
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FreeBug Samba Member
Joined: March 12, 2012 Posts: 4278 Location: deepest, darkest Switzerland
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:52 am Post subject: Re: Hard Start Issues and Troubleshooting Help |
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Try a smaller cam. |
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