Well, I got spark --- cleaned the points and fixed everything electrical and got good clean blue spark across electrode. Tried doing my own compression test but apparently my tester doesn't screw directly into this size plugs opening (too small for this engine) --- uses something like Champion Com D-16s or D-21s.
Rebuilt carb and cleaned out completely. (was leaking before and gaskets were cut) - got those replaced and no leaks but still no start with hand crank. This is a 6-digit model A and therefore has the "Model K" carb design I believe. Looks similar to this engine but has different carb. Also there is a "spring lever" of some sort connected to the side of carb --- What is this for and in what position should it be in?
I set the main jet, screws etc to standard specs and didn't see any glaring problems with the carb assembly (besides leaks, gaskets and need to be cleaned out a little) --- I set the carb to choke position to start and still nothing. I think it is either a fuel delivery problem or some kind of compression issue (cannot imagine since it does have quite a lot of pressure) --- did the ole' thumb over the hole trick --- probably above 100#s -- (used to doing this with my big tractors and restoration projects over the years)
Any ideas?????? Kevin?
Thanks
Andy
Rebuilt carb and cleaned out completely. (was leaking before and gaskets were cut) - got those replaced and no leaks but still no start with hand crank. This is a 6-digit model A and therefore has the "Model K" carb design I believe. Looks similar to this engine but has different carb. Also there is a "spring lever" of some sort connected to the side of carb --- What is this for and in what position should it be in?
I set the main jet, screws etc to standard specs and didn't see any glaring problems with the carb assembly (besides leaks, gaskets and need to be cleaned out a little) --- I set the carb to choke position to start and still nothing. I think it is either a fuel delivery problem or some kind of compression issue (cannot imagine since it does have quite a lot of pressure) --- did the ole' thumb over the hole trick --- probably above 100#s -- (used to doing this with my big tractors and restoration projects over the years)
Any ideas?????? Kevin?
Thanks
Andy