G2 problem

[jeep1993]

I have a G2 what needed the motor replaced due to a rod knock. Replaced the engine and hooked all of the connections and parts back up as before. It rolls over and sounds like it wants to run. It is getting fuel, spark, but when you step on the gas pedel it doesnt pickup speed. Need advice. was told the valves needed to be adjusted again. does that affect it that much or be the issue?

[bigstik40]

I would check the accelerator cable connection to the carburetor. If the throttle in the carb. is opening the engine speed should increase as it opens. - Good luck - RAY

[jeep1993]

the cable connects to the governer correct then onto the carb?

[JcXtreme72]

When my G2 had that problem more then once. Each time it was something different. First time a couple weeks after I got it the throttle cable popped out of bracket. Second time it was the ground on the coil was loose and the third time it was the 2 small wires coming out of the starter/gen that I forgot to hook back up.

[bigstik40]

Not 100% sure about your G-2, but on my G-16 the cable from the accelerator pedal goes to the governor, then a cable goes from there to the carb. There is an adjustment procedure in my G-16 manual for it. Your G-2 is probably similar and I'm sure there is also an adjustment procedure for yours somewhere in the G2-G9 manual. (I hope you have that manual as it is available as a download and makes things much easier for "self-maintenance"). - RAY

[jeep1993]

I figured out my problem. The engine I bought off a member here (you know who you are) wasn't as good as they said it was. I was had the valve cover off and was looking at the push rods and rockers. The exhaust valve wasn't opening all The way. After removing the engine again removing the pulley and sidecover it was found the exhaust lobe on the cam was completely wore off. The lifters that run on the cam were so pitted and rusty they were junk. I installed a new cam and lifters. Adjusted them put it all back together and it runs. I guess you can't trust some members selling things.

[shortthrow50]

Originally Posted by jeep1993

I figured out my problem. The engine I bought off a member here (you know who you are) wasn't as good as they said it was. I was had the valve cover off and was looking at the push rods and rockers. The exhaust valve wasn't opening all The way. After removing the engine again removing the pulley and sidecover it was found the exhaust lobe on the cam was completely wore off. The lifters that run on the cam were so pitted and rusty they were junk. I installed a new cam and lifters. Adjusted them put it all back together and it runs. I guess you can't trust some members selling things.

I just read the sale ad. It did say the valves need to be adjusted again. That would have threw up a red flag with me. Why wouldn't the seller make sure the valves were adjusted properly and the engine was running good before the sale. This to me says the seller knew it was running poor and upon inspection of the valves he knew there was a problem. Reason why pulling engine and selling. And being dishonest and saying runs good just needs valves adjusted "again".

[jeep1993]

Next time I will do a actual visit for the items I buy is all. I have alot more invested than I really wanted to and dont even really care to keep the cart.