Ken, How much was "rebuilt" ? Crankcase split ? Flywheel removed ? or just a top end rebuild ?
Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kenneth Kirkland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 6:48 PM Subject: [F500] Re-firing rebuilt 494 > Hello all! > > I'd like to bounce a situation off the list as I > attempt to start my rebuilt 494 that I've bolted back > into my KBS. > > The situation: > -140 psi compression on both cylinders > -spark at both plugs > -40:1 premix in a spare tank that is getting pumped to > the carbs > -idle air mix screws set per the SkiDoo manual (seat > screw and then back out 1.5 turns) > > I'm assuming proper timing on the rotary valve and the > magneto firing. > > The engine has refused to fire after 300 pulls on the > starter cord (it's a total body workout!). It feels > like some combustion is helping on some of the pulls, > but it's not firing or attempting to catch and run. > > Are there other things that I need to check or do? > > Thanks for any and all assistance, > Kenneth Kirkland > #18MiDiv / Arkansas Region(77) > 1991 KBS Mk. V > www.kirklandracing.com ________________________________ FormulaCar Magazine - A Proud Supporter of Formula 500 The Official Publication of Junior Formula Car Racing Subscribe Today! www.formulacarmag.com or 519-624-2003 _________________________________ _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! ***
