scottyracer
New Member
Hi guys, first real post on the forum - hope you can help!
I'm not totally new to basic engine mechanics so would like to think I'm not doing anything too stupid here, but am hoping to be proven wrong. I installed the engine (80cc two-stroke, purchased from eBay) with no real issues, filled her up and attempted to start by setting the choke, pressing the tickler a few times, pedalling up to speed and engaging the clutch. The engine does turn over when pedalling with the clutch disengaged but doesn't start. I've checked the following:
It seems to me that I have all the obvious ingredients here, am I simply being impatient or is there something I've missed? I've been careful to read through many other similar threads before posting and have tried all the suggestions but to no avail. Am I not trying hard enough when pedalling or is this just a dud kit? I have another identical one available to swap parts with, but wanted to check there wasn't anything I'd missed before swapping everything!
Best regards
Scottyracer
I'm not totally new to basic engine mechanics so would like to think I'm not doing anything too stupid here, but am hoping to be proven wrong. I installed the engine (80cc two-stroke, purchased from eBay) with no real issues, filled her up and attempted to start by setting the choke, pressing the tickler a few times, pedalling up to speed and engaging the clutch. The engine does turn over when pedalling with the clutch disengaged but doesn't start. I've checked the following:
- Fuel - Tank is full with correct 16:1 break-in mixture. Tap is on and fuel reaches carb.
- Carb - Bowl is filling with fuel. Float/needle/jet assembly all seems right. Needle is set on one of the middle notches (4 different notches on my needle). Throttle valve(?) appears to move correctly when throttle is operated. Idle screw operates correctly, currently set about 1/8th open.
- Spark plug - After attempting to start, plug is clean but slightly moistened with fuel, not too much or too little. Tested plug out of the cylinder head and saw a consistent spark, after removing the killswitch wiring from the equation. Have tried with a different plug too.
- Clutch - All operates correctly, engine is disengaged from wheel when lever is depressed and turns over when lever is released.
- Air flow - filter is all clear and appears to be sucking through fine.
It seems to me that I have all the obvious ingredients here, am I simply being impatient or is there something I've missed? I've been careful to read through many other similar threads before posting and have tried all the suggestions but to no avail. Am I not trying hard enough when pedalling or is this just a dud kit? I have another identical one available to swap parts with, but wanted to check there wasn't anything I'd missed before swapping everything!
Best regards
Scottyracer