Correct Piston..Finally!

[Vivala446]

Not yet. Im hoping I can clean the ones I have up enough to get it to fire.

[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.

Noel

[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

[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

[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

[Vivala446]

I don’t have a gap measuring tool but it looks awful right. I may widen it and see what that gets me

[propane1]

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

[Vivala446]

Tried narrowing the gap. Just a tiny blue spark.

[propane1]

Tried narrowing the gap. Just a tiny blue spark.

Did you put the plugs back in and try it. ?


Noel

[Vivala446]

Yep. Same result. I’ll just buy new plugs and try it.