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Re: Correct Piston..Finally!

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2022 7:54 pm
by Vivala446
Not yet. Im hoping I can clean the ones I have up enough to get it to fire.

Re: Correct Piston..Finally!

Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:08 pm
by propane1
Yes. But they could be no good. That’s why I’m saying to try different plugs. Has happened to me a few times that the plug just stopped working. Just like a light bulb going out. But, most of my engines are single cylinder. Which is a little easier to figure out. Not likely that both plugs could be bad. But you never know until you switch them with other ones and try it. That will eliminate that question. Just giving ideas, not trying to be nasty. :wave:

Noel

Re: Correct Piston..Finally!

Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2022 8:26 am
by Harry
Vivala, here is a link to a you tube video on checking spark plugs with a multi meter. Hope this helps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6Ng-yhCeNs

Keep the Peace
Harry

Re: Correct Piston..Finally!

Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2022 1:09 pm
by Vivala446
I cleaned the plugs. They spark well enough to fire I’d think from a visual test. Sprayed the points off as best I could with brake cleaner— very hard to access. Shot starter fluid right into the cylinders. Still no fire. To change points or condenser I’ll have to pull the hydraulic again— which would be the third time I’ve done it. I have compression and I have spark but no fire. I can’t figure it. If the points and condenser was bad it wouldn’t fire at all

Re: Correct Piston..Finally!

Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2022 1:48 pm
by propane1
Jumpins, that’s a puzzler. If you have spark at the plugs, points should be working. May need adjustment, but there working.

What is the gap setting on the plugs. ?


Noel

Re: Correct Piston..Finally!

Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2022 1:51 pm
by Vivala446
I don’t have a gap measuring tool but it looks awful right. I may widen it and see what that gets me

Re: Correct Piston..Finally!

Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2022 1:56 pm
by propane1
Vivala446 wrote: Sat Feb 26, 2022 1:51 pm I don’t have a gap measuring tool but it looks awful right. I may widen it and see what that gets me
I would narrow it. Easier for spark to jump.


Noel

Re: Correct Piston..Finally!

Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2022 2:27 pm
by Vivala446
Tried narrowing the gap. Just a tiny blue spark.

Re: Correct Piston..Finally!

Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2022 2:42 pm
by propane1
Vivala446 wrote: Sat Feb 26, 2022 2:27 pm Tried narrowing the gap. Just a tiny blue spark.
Did you put the plugs back in and try it. ?


Noel

Re: Correct Piston..Finally!

Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2022 3:16 pm
by Vivala446
Yep. Same result. I’ll just buy new plugs and try it.