Show that engine a can of starter fluid and threaten to use it. If it doesn't straighten up and fire right- use it.
Nothing like the threat of a tactical weapon to make an engine clean up its act. Mark S. Lindsey, AIA Principal Baskervill architecture + engineering + interior design 804 343 1010 P.O. Box 400 Ship to or visit fax 343 0909 Richmond, VA 101 S 15th St baskervill.com 23218 . 0400 Ste 200 . 23219 ask + listen + create -----Original Message----- From: Anthony Jagodnik [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 10:26 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [F500] Re-firing rebuilt 494 You're right- the post was from Jeff about his 493. After so many attempts, everything is likely flooded and the cranckcase is probably full. That happened to my Kawi and it took forever to clear it out by cranking with the plugs out. No one has mentioned ether yet, but that's usually the last resort. Regards, Tony Jagodnik [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Feb 18, 2007, at 9:50 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Tony-you are thinking 493, not 494... > jim > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: > Anthony Jagodnik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Sunday, > February 18, 2007 9:24:42 PM > Subject: Re: [F500] Re-firing rebuilt 494 > > There > was a post about needing to have the balance tube in place or > the ports > blocked. > Regards, > Tony Jagodnik > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > On Feb 18, 2007, at 8:51 > PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> simple question: are the plugs wet? >> >> > ----- Original Message ---- >> From: >> Kenneth Kirkland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: [email protected] >> Sent: Sunday, >> February 18, 2007 7:48:48 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 Confidentiality Note: This e-mail, and any attachment to it, contains privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity named on the e-mail. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that reading it is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately delete it from your system and notify the sender. ________________________________ 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! ***
