'82 G1 not getting gas

happilymaad · 01-08-2011, 08:19 PM

I'm not having much luck getting the g1 started. The compression test could only be done cold since it doesn't run but it was 100. It briefly starts when starting fluid is sprayed through the carburetor, then stops. I can't see any gas coming out the main nozzle in the carburetor. I removed the carb and cleaned it. The fuel pump and fuel filter are new. It doesn't seem like there is a good flow from the fuel pump when engine is turning over. When the engine starts with the starting fluid (for a couple seconds), the fuel flow seems to be stronger. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

skarp · 01-08-2011, 08:33 PM

Sounds like crank case seals time!!! Not a big deal....will start right up when you change them.

Will it start with choke??

happilymaad · 01-08-2011, 08:44 PM

No start with the choke. I'll order the seals and get to work. Any good step - by - step posts?

chuddly · 01-09-2011, 07:21 AM

you also might want to make sure your vacume lines are good...but i agree with the crank seals

GMB74 · 01-09-2011, 08:11 AM

Here is a link to a discussion of crank seal replacement:

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/gas-y...tting-old.html

The second page has links to the procedures as posted by other members.

happilymaad · 01-10-2011, 06:52 AM

Thanks! I'll update when I get them replaced.

Are there any "tests" I can do to see if the crank bearings are bad? Or will I just have to wait to get the seal off to find out?

Again, thanks for the responses. Very helpful.

happilymaad · 01-15-2011, 03:57 PM

Update: I got the clutch side crank seal replaced and cleaned up. This is what I found when I pulled the seal on the flywheel side:

Aren't the bearings supposed to go all the way around? LOL

GMB74 · 01-15-2011, 05:01 PM

Uh-oh.
Here's a link to get you started:

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/gas-y...-bearings.html

Check out the link in the last post. He was able to do his bearings without special tools or a press. If your bearings stay on the crank when you pull it apart you may need a bearing puller like this one:

http://www.harborfreight.com/bearing...set-93980.html

I have installed the bearings in the crankcase halves by heating/cooling, and they do just drop right in.

happilymaad · 01-15-2011, 08:53 PM

Thanks, GMB. I think I'll give it a shot and see what happens. What are the chances that I can just replace the bearings and reassemble? Is that possible or should other stuff be done while I'm in that far?

GMB74 · 01-16-2011, 08:48 AM

Since you have to tear it all the way down a complete exam and evaluation is in order. Check it out and do what it needs. Fix it once and fix it up right.

01-08-2011, 08:19 PM	#1
happilymaad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 25	'82 G1 not getting gas I'm not having much luck getting the g1 started. The compression test could only be done cold since it doesn't run but it was 100. It briefly starts when starting fluid is sprayed through the carburetor, then stops. I can't see any gas coming out the main nozzle in the carburetor. I removed the carb and cleaned it. The fuel pump and fuel filter are new. It doesn't seem like there is a good flow from the fuel pump when engine is turning over. When the engine starts with the starting fluid (for a couple seconds), the fuel flow seems to be stronger. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
happilymaad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 25

01-08-2011, 08:33 PM	#2
skarp Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 250	Re: '82 G1 not getting gas Sounds like crank case seals time!!! Not a big deal....will start right up when you change them. Will it start with choke??
skarp Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 250

01-08-2011, 08:44 PM	#3
happilymaad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 25	Re: '82 G1 not getting gas No start with the choke. I'll order the seals and get to work. Any good step - by - step posts?
happilymaad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 25

01-09-2011, 07:21 AM	#4
chuddly Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eminence, IN Posts: 534	Re: '82 G1 not getting gas you also might want to make sure your vacume lines are good...but i agree with the crank seals

01-09-2011, 08:11 AM	#5
GMB74 Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Heluvabump,VT Posts: 623	Re: '82 G1 not getting gas Here is a link to a discussion of crank seal replacement: http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/gas-y...tting-old.html The second page has links to the procedures as posted by other members.

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01-10-2011, 06:52 AM	#6
happilymaad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 25	Re: '82 G1 not getting gas Thanks! I'll update when I get them replaced. Are there any "tests" I can do to see if the crank bearings are bad? Or will I just have to wait to get the seal off to find out? Again, thanks for the responses. Very helpful.
happilymaad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 25

01-15-2011, 03:57 PM	#7
happilymaad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 25	Re: '82 G1 not getting gas Update: I got the clutch side crank seal replaced and cleaned up. This is what I found when I pulled the seal on the flywheel side: Aren't the bearings supposed to go all the way around? LOL
happilymaad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 25

01-15-2011, 05:01 PM	#8
GMB74 Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Heluvabump,VT Posts: 623	Re: '82 G1 not getting gas Uh-oh. Here's a link to get you started: http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/gas-y...-bearings.html Check out the link in the last post. He was able to do his bearings without special tools or a press. If your bearings stay on the crank when you pull it apart you may need a bearing puller like this one: http://www.harborfreight.com/bearing...set-93980.html I have installed the bearings in the crankcase halves by heating/cooling, and they do just drop right in.

01-15-2011, 08:53 PM	#9
happilymaad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 25	Re: '82 G1 not getting gas Thanks, GMB. I think I'll give it a shot and see what happens. What are the chances that I can just replace the bearings and reassemble? Is that possible or should other stuff be done while I'm in that far?
happilymaad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 25

01-16-2011, 08:48 AM	#10
GMB74 Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Heluvabump,VT Posts: 623	Re: '82 G1 not getting gas Since you have to tear it all the way down a complete exam and evaluation is in order. Check it out and do what it needs. Fix it once and fix it up right.