Newbie with a workhorse!

mikesmotortoys · 10-31-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redneck1013

Ok what is a good comperession measurement for these engines and where can i find the procedure for adjusting these valves and or the specs?

You would like to see 160# or more. A proper valve adjustment is a MUST

redneck1013 · 10-31-2009, 05:38 PM

ok got brushes. fyi volkswagon bruhes are very close and can be filed to fit. and are $3 apiece. got starter in and ill be danged if it didnt start after a bit to get the fuel flowing. and boy does it smoke!!!! i got it warm and adjusted valves and cleaned spark plugs and it cleared up a little. in neutral it is slow to respond bu will get on up into rpms but in drive it did great til i hit a hill and it stalled and i cant gt it go more than like 4 mph now! whats wrong. now it barely goes forward and cant climb the ramp into my shop without help. any ideas appreciated.

DOOmsman · 10-31-2009, 06:07 PM

Butting in here you have good help here. If the engine is running good you now look at the belt and clutches. If worn the belt will steal low end pull, check the width and length, use a seamstress tape to get the length. Worn or streched it will ride high in the drive clutch.

redneck1013 · 10-31-2009, 07:09 PM

i actually think it is more of the engine because even in neutral it struggles to build rpm.

scottyb · 10-31-2009, 07:52 PM

Um,......... check throttle linkage? THen carb restriction? leak ? Airbox?

redneck1013 · 10-31-2009, 08:01 PM

i have been reading thru and i am going to try an air leak test with starting fluid.

scottyb · 10-31-2009, 08:06 PM

JUst try the carb linkage by hand and be sure it didn't break ? Operate it from each end to see if you are getting full throttle

redneck1013 · 10-31-2009, 08:19 PM

ok so i attached the BEFORE pics hope this works.

redneck1013 · 10-31-2009, 08:19 PM

BTW where can i get a seat??????

sccowboy · 10-31-2009, 08:40 PM

check sponsors for a seat. I would double check the valves and if you used a feeler guage maybe try the 1/4 turn out method that is described in the tech thread. It took me a few tries to get it just right. I would then focus on the carb....if you cant get it clean and adjusted, go ahead and replace it. I did and it made a huge performance difference.

10-31-2009, 05:38 PM	#22
redneck1013 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 57	Re: Newbie with a workhorse! ok got brushes. fyi volkswagon bruhes are very close and can be filed to fit. and are $3 apiece. got starter in and ill be danged if it didnt start after a bit to get the fuel flowing. and boy does it smoke!!!! i got it warm and adjusted valves and cleaned spark plugs and it cleared up a little. in neutral it is slow to respond bu will get on up into rpms but in drive it did great til i hit a hill and it stalled and i cant gt it go more than like 4 mph now! whats wrong. now it barely goes forward and cant climb the ramp into my shop without help. any ideas appreciated.

10-31-2009, 06:07 PM	#23
DOOmsman Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reddick IL Posts: 11,220	Re: Newbie with a workhorse! Butting in here you have good help here. If the engine is running good you now look at the belt and clutches. If worn the belt will steal low end pull, check the width and length, use a seamstress tape to get the length. Worn or streched it will ride high in the drive clutch.

10-31-2009, 07:09 PM	#24
redneck1013 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 57	Re: Newbie with a workhorse! i actually think it is more of the engine because even in neutral it struggles to build rpm.

10-31-2009, 07:52 PM	#25
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,412	Re: Newbie with a workhorse! Um,......... check throttle linkage? THen carb restriction? leak ? Airbox?

10-31-2009, 08:01 PM	#26
redneck1013 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 57	Re: Newbie with a workhorse! i have been reading thru and i am going to try an air leak test with starting fluid.

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10-31-2009, 08:06 PM	#27
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,412	Re: Newbie with a workhorse! JUst try the carb linkage by hand and be sure it didn't break ? Operate it from each end to see if you are getting full throttle

10-31-2009, 08:19 PM	#29
redneck1013 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 57	Re: Newbie with a workhorse! BTW where can i get a seat??????

10-31-2009, 08:40 PM	#30
sccowboy It ain't gonna be easy. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. George, SC Posts: 1,480	Re: Newbie with a workhorse! check sponsors for a seat. I would double check the valves and if you used a feeler guage maybe try the 1/4 turn out method that is described in the tech thread. It took me a few tries to get it just right. I would then focus on the carb....if you cant get it clean and adjusted, go ahead and replace it. I did and it made a huge performance difference.

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