1983 g1 starting problems

[yamarancher]

pour some mixed gas 50:1 in the carb and see what it does, if it starts you have a fuel supply problem. like slo said if you have fuel,fire,&air , it's gonna do something.

[slonomo]

Originally Posted by dugan978

i put my thumb over the spark plug hole and turned it over and i could like make it slow down. and it wouldnt blow my thumb off. so im guessing il need to rebuild engine? could anyone give me a link to what rebuild kit i should get? keyword. cheap.

I don't know if I'd just go "cheap", some of the cheap stuff is made in China which is hit or miss for quality control. I went with BU...

This one for top end only. You can take it apart and check the tolerances, but really it's just easier to get the kit.
http://www.buggiesunlimited.com/golf...B%20YA1%204556

If money is tight, get a piston kit...You'll have to check the cylinder walls for scoring and take it to a machine shop to have it bored one size up. Order the piston first, take the piston with you to the machine shop. They'll set you up.
http://www.buggiesunlimited.com/golf...R%20YA1%204580

Gaskets...you'll want head, cylinder base, reed, carb, exhaust.

Seals...yep you'll prob need them too. Here's a link on how to change. Not difficult once you have engine out and clutch and fan off.
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/gas-y...-fan-side.html
http://home.comcast.net/~calvinsworld/G1%204.html

And get a service manual before you start anything.

[caddylac camper]

Originally Posted by dugan978

i put my thumb over the spark plug hole and turned it over and i could like make it slow down. and it wouldnt blow my thumb off. so im guessing il need to rebuild engine? could anyone give me a link to what rebuild kit i should get? keyword. cheap.

I understand you don't want to spend money if you don't have to but if you keep guessing at the problem because you won't take the time or effort to systematically diagnose the problem then it will cost you more in the long run. A compression test done with a real tester will give you information as to the mechanical state of the engine then allow you to test further or decide on a repair and parts purchase. From your description it seems that you have some compression but how much? Is there enough compression to create combustion? Where are you loosing the compression? rings, crank seals, scored cylinder walls, head gasket? Lets get some actual readings that are informational otherwise it is just a guess and if you throw enough parts at it like that you will solve the problem eventually but it will take more time and money than it needs to.

[dugan978]

sorry guys i have been very busy my buddy did a compression test and said there was not alot at all i thinkk like 60 or 70 he said. and because of that the fuel pump wont work im pretty sure.

[slonomo]

Originally Posted by dugan978

sorry guys i have been very busy my buddy did a compression test and said there was not alot at all i thinkk like 60 or 70 he said. and because of that the fuel pump wont work im pretty sure.

Well that's your problem. You'll likely need new rings and a hone of the cylinder at best. Your compression should be well into the 100's like 120 or so. At 70 psi it probably won't even run. Once your compression is up your fuel pump should at least have the right amount of pulse to operate, assuming the pump is in good order.

Did you end up getting a universal lawn tractor pump?

[dugan978]

i did not get a fuel pump fuel pump looks good. i am going to go for the rebuild kit.

[dugan978]

so guys i removed engine from cart so i could work on it on the work bench. i removed head and the piston is missing a ring and the other ring is almost off. so i will be ordering the basic rebuild kit piston, and rings and all gaskets. the link that someone gave me earlier on the post. i will keep evreyone updated. i just want to thank evereyone for all there help, couldnt do it without you guys!

[slonomo]

Originally Posted by dugan978

so guys i removed engine from cart so i could work on it on the work bench. i removed head and the piston is missing a ring and the other ring is almost off. so i will be ordering the basic rebuild kit piston, and rings and all gaskets. the link that someone gave me earlier on the post. i will keep evreyone updated. i just want to thank evereyone for all there help, couldnt do it without you guys!

Make sure you check the ring end gaps, set the rings so they are resting on the locating pins, put the piston in with the arrow facing exhaust, and check the bore diameter for wear. Don't just throw a set of rings in it, do it right the first time and you'll be happy with the result.

Take some pics!

[slonomo]

Might want to do the seals while you have it out. They almost always need replacing, and they aren't expensive.

[dugan978]

hey guys i have rebuilt the engine and put it back in the cart alot better compression now. i got it to start on starting fluid. but i need to blow the lines out because its not getting gas. and if that doesnt work i plan on buying a new pump