Starting Issues - Page 2

Faust · Sep 7th, 2016, 21:39

Something else to try:

I've found from experience that my B20 will not start if the plugs are wet - it seems far more sensitive than other engines I've worked on in the past. If you've been trying to get the engine running for a while, you may well have flooded it.

Remove the plugs and crank the engine for a few seconds to clear the bores.

Get a blowtorch and pair of molegrips - heat the plugs up (take care not to over heat them or create soot deposits) and put them back in the head ASAP while they're still hot, and then try starting your engine... you can also bung them in the oven at about 180 for 10 mins (don't use your missus's new non-stick tray though or you'll be in trouble - ask me how I know!).

You might just find that your motor will fire up - this technique has given me good results with my Amazon in the past when the sodding thing would not start after I'd had a few issues.

For reference, I use NGK BP7ES plugs gaped to 0.8mm - if the gap is to big/small, the engine will NOT like it.

Uplander · Sep 8th, 2016, 16:20

All new NGK BP6HS.

arcturus · Sep 8th, 2016, 20:18

If all else fails just squirt in some quick start. I use it from time to time on mt 6 volt PV after it has been standing for a few weeks..

Sep 8th, 2016, 20:18	#13
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 07:19 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	If all else fails just squirt in some quick start. I use it from time to time on mt 6 volt PV after it has been standing for a few weeks.. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

Sep 7th, 2016, 21:39	#11
Faust Master Member Last Online: Today 18:59 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nottingham	Something else to try: I've found from experience that my B20 will not start if the plugs are wet - it seems far more sensitive than other engines I've worked on in the past. If you've been trying to get the engine running for a while, you may well have flooded it. Remove the plugs and crank the engine for a few seconds to clear the bores. Get a blowtorch and pair of molegrips - heat the plugs up (take care not to over heat them or create soot deposits) and put them back in the head ASAP while they're still hot, and then try starting your engine... you can also bung them in the oven at about 180 for 10 mins (don't use your missus's new non-stick tray though or you'll be in trouble - ask me how I know!). You might just find that your motor will fire up - this technique has given me good results with my Amazon in the past when the sodding thing would not start after I'd had a few issues. For reference, I use NGK BP7ES plugs gaped to 0.8mm - if the gap is to big/small, the engine will NOT like it.

Sep 8th, 2016, 16:20	#12
Uplander Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 13:43 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Bridport	All new NGK BP6HS.

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