fb cranks but doesnt start
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fb cranks but doesnt start
I'm having a problem with my FB...IT WON'T START ! It has plenty of gas, and when it turns over it hits every now and then, but it will not start. Give me any suggestion you have.
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Clean out the Gas lines coming from the Gas tank. Replace the Fuel filters. Listen for the Fuel pump when you turn on the car. Make sure the Spark plug wires are firmly on the spark plug. Make sure the spark plugs are actually working. If fouled out, clean off the spark plugs.
I would start by seeing if fuel is coming through the lines. Get a bucket and unattach a fuel hose from the fuel pump. aim the hose toward the bucket and when turn the key on but dont crank. Then move to ignition.
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I would start by seeing if fuel is coming through the lines. Get a bucket and unattach a fuel hose from the fuel pump. aim the hose toward the bucket and when turn the key on but dont crank. Then move to ignition.
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Originally Posted by aussiesmg
Are you getting spark, check ignitors, how do you know you have plenty of gas?
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Well, that was the first thing i checked. I then added about 3 more gallons just for good measure. when you take off the breather, i can see the gas in the carb
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ok, i will try that. im not at home right now so give me every idea you have so i can print it out and try it later tonight. and please explain it for me. This is my first rotary engine work.
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use the search feature to locate the deflooding procedure, you can check spark and deflood at the same time, but be very careful of fuel and spark.....its happened before.....
Rotary engines get excess fuel inside and they wont start no matter what unitl you deflood them, check the plugs for excessive fuel.
Rotary engines get excess fuel inside and they wont start no matter what unitl you deflood them, check the plugs for excessive fuel.
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ok, what about the carburetor floats. i had that problem 2, it was flood and would try 2_start but then woulod nto turn over. may check and see if ur primary flot is set at 16mm + or - 0.5 and the secondary should be at 51mm + or - 0.5. i got mine set and it started right up til it got warm and the it would die b/c it have low compression. so anything think i am wrong plz tell me. i can take it like a man lol
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Originally Posted by ckaler05
I'm having a problem with my FB...IT WON'T START ! It has plenty of gas, and when it turns over it hits every now and then, but it will not start. Give me any suggestion you have.
Need to start at the beginning. Before I steer you in any direction I need info.
First of all, was this car running before?
2nd. If so, was it driven, then shut off and then it would not re-start? And if so, how long did it sit before you went to drive the car?
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