05-14-2017, 11:44 PM | #1 |
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1987 DS won't turn over
My old dependable DS sits covered outside through the PA winters. Typicality starts up with fresh gas and new plug. This year not so. New plug, fresh gas, getting air...no start. Checked the solenoid, it's good. Next upstream is the voltage regulator and starter/generator, not sure how to check those without starting the cart? I've found a crack in the exhaust pipe as it leaves the engine. Could that be it? Loss of compression due to the crack? I've noticed now that it hesitates a long time before it starts to rotate. Any advice on what to do next would be very appreciated.
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05-15-2017, 12:10 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1987 DS won't turn over
I took a video but doesn't seem to be allowed by the site. Just cranks with no combustion.
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05-15-2017, 06:55 AM | #3 |
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Re: 1987 DS won't turn over
Air, Fuel Spark. Start with the basics. Crank it over for a little bit, NO START?, pull the plug, Plug wet with gas?yes/no? check for spark, yes/no?. Do these 3 things then you have info to offer and we have somewhere to start
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05-15-2017, 08:55 AM | #4 |
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Re: 1987 DS won't turn over
Yes, plug wet with gas. Yes, have spark. Definitely getting air too. Solenoid good. Thanks for the help.
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05-15-2017, 09:14 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1987 DS won't turn over
When I did get a "pop" of combustion the exhaust shoots out the crack in the exhaust pipe which is right in front of the combustion chamber.
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05-15-2017, 11:16 AM | #6 |
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Re: 1987 DS won't turn over
Just noticed that when I put the plug in the plug wire and hold it, I get shocked. Guessing that shouldn't be happening? (Happens only on the thinner wiring by the plug end, not by the thicker wiring back to the unit.). Is it designed to leak? Put a few layers of tape on, still shocking me. Doesn't look like just the wire can be replaced? Do I need a new assembly?
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05-15-2017, 11:22 AM | #7 |
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Re: 1987 DS won't turn over
Have you tried a new spark plug? Even if your plug sparks outside the chamber during a test, the pressure of combustion could keep it from firing when installed. Sometimes the ceramic around the electrode can crack and cause this issue.
And no, a hole in the exhaust pipe will not affect your compression. |
05-15-2017, 11:34 AM | #8 |
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Re: 1987 DS won't turn over
Thanks for the reply Springbok. Yes, brand new plug. Do you think it could be shorting through wire?
Appreciate the answer on the exhaust. Was wondering about that. I can see gas vapor shooting up several feet when the plug is out. |
05-15-2017, 12:41 PM | #9 |
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Re: 1987 DS won't turn over
It sounds like it's spark-related to me. When you say you have spark, how did you confirm this?
You said that you held the plug while it was hooked to the wire and it shocked you. This sounds like what I would expect to happen. The best way to test spark is to hold the plug with a pair of insulated pliers and make sure the plug body is grounded to the motor by holding it against the block. Also, if you say it hesitates a long time before beginning to turn over that is probably your starter/generator belt. Make sure it's good and tight. |
05-15-2017, 01:02 PM | #10 |
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Re: 1987 DS won't turn over
Yes, tested the spark plug per the suggested way above. That's how I got shocked - forgot the pliers :-). Very good arc. Stater belt gas no slack. Think the battery got low.
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