She cranks with verified fuel and spark, but no go?

hookyplank · 05-22-2017, 11:42 AM

Newbie here, but only because I'm a first time Club Car owner. I have a 2008 Turf 2 Carry All (RG0828 ) with Kawasaki FE350D-DS11 engine.

I am having issues with getting the cart to start up and go. I have verified fuel is being delivered. I have verified that I have spark. The engine will turn over when pedal is pressed, but nothing happens. I have also completely cleaned the carb, airbox, fuel lines and filters. Put a couple shot of starting fluid in the carb too, but no difference.

The one thing I have not done yet is a compression test. I have a compression tester on the way from Amazon as I type this thread. I'm expecting to find low to no compression.

Does anyone have any other ideas or suggestions to try while waiting on tester?

frankthetank · 05-22-2017, 12:19 PM

I cleaned the carb 3 times and the 3rd was the charm especially focusing on the main and pilot jet. It may help you out.

This was my problem listed here :
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/gas-c...-engaging.html

hookyplank · 05-22-2017, 01:21 PM

I should have probably added that I'm not even getting to idle. The engine turns, but won't fire. I will check and clean the carb again to see if that helps. Thanks for the input!

Fairtax4me · 05-22-2017, 02:08 PM

Did you put a new spark plug in it? Spark plugs occasionally crack the insulation and will spark if you have it out but it will not fire at the tip when it's in the engine under compression.

hookyplank · 05-22-2017, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fairtax4me

Did you put a new spark plug in it? Spark plugs occasionally crack the insulation and will spark if you have it out but it will not fire at the tip when it's in the engine under compression.

I have not. Great idea! I will pick one up on my way home from work.

hookyplank · 05-22-2017, 08:07 PM

We'll I tried a new plug and it sputtered for a second, like it wanted to start and then nothing. I guess I'll wait to see what my compression is....

Fairtax4me · 05-23-2017, 04:49 PM

When you removed the old plug was there gas in the cylinder?

If you hold your palm over the carb inlet while its cranking do you feel any suction? It should also pull gas through the carb and get your palm wet.

hookyplank · 05-24-2017, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fairtax4me

When you removed the old plug was there gas in the cylinder?

If you hold your palm over the carb inlet while its cranking do you feel any suction? It should also pull gas through the carb and get your palm wet.

So, when I put my palm over the carburetor my hand gets wet and there is a minimal amount of suction. I ran a compression test and I am only getting about 35 PSI. I'm not sure what amount of pressure I should be getting, but that doesn't seem like enough?

DannyAbear · 05-24-2017, 09:19 PM

I would check the valve clearance, sounds like one of them is staying open

Fairtax4me · 05-24-2017, 09:28 PM

Should have 100+ psi IIRC, but it could be lower if the engine has the automatic compression release.

05-22-2017, 11:42 AM	#1
hookyplank Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2017 Location: Urbana, OH Posts: 13	She cranks with verified fuel and spark, but no go? Newbie here, but only because I'm a first time Club Car owner. I have a 2008 Turf 2 Carry All (RG0828 ) with Kawasaki FE350D-DS11 engine. I am having issues with getting the cart to start up and go. I have verified fuel is being delivered. I have verified that I have spark. The engine will turn over when pedal is pressed, but nothing happens. I have also completely cleaned the carb, airbox, fuel lines and filters. Put a couple shot of starting fluid in the carb too, but no difference. The one thing I have not done yet is a compression test. I have a compression tester on the way from Amazon as I type this thread. I'm expecting to find low to no compression. Does anyone have any other ideas or suggestions to try while waiting on tester?

05-22-2017, 12:19 PM	#2
frankthetank Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 427	Re: She cranks with verified fuel and spark, but no go? I cleaned the carb 3 times and the 3rd was the charm especially focusing on the main and pilot jet. It may help you out. This was my problem listed here : http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/gas-c...-engaging.html
frankthetank Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 427

05-22-2017, 01:21 PM	#3
hookyplank Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2017 Location: Urbana, OH Posts: 13	Re: She cranks with verified fuel and spark, but no go? I should have probably added that I'm not even getting to idle. The engine turns, but won't fire. I will check and clean the carb again to see if that helps. Thanks for the input!

05-22-2017, 02:08 PM	#4
Fairtax4me Bonafide Nincompoop Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Charlottesburg Va Posts: 8,987	Re: She cranks with verified fuel and spark, but no go? Did you put a new spark plug in it? Spark plugs occasionally crack the insulation and will spark if you have it out but it will not fire at the tip when it's in the engine under compression.

05-22-2017, 08:07 PM	#6
hookyplank Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2017 Location: Urbana, OH Posts: 13	Re: She cranks with verified fuel and spark, but no go? We'll I tried a new plug and it sputtered for a second, like it wanted to start and then nothing. I guess I'll wait to see what my compression is....

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05-23-2017, 04:49 PM	#7
Fairtax4me Bonafide Nincompoop Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Charlottesburg Va Posts: 8,987	Re: She cranks with verified fuel and spark, but no go? When you removed the old plug was there gas in the cylinder? If you hold your palm over the carb inlet while its cranking do you feel any suction? It should also pull gas through the carb and get your palm wet.

05-24-2017, 09:19 PM	#9
DannyAbear Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 398	Re: She cranks with verified fuel and spark, but no go? I would check the valve clearance, sounds like one of them is staying open

05-24-2017, 09:28 PM	#10
Fairtax4me Bonafide Nincompoop Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Charlottesburg Va Posts: 8,987	Re: She cranks with verified fuel and spark, but no go? Should have 100+ psi IIRC, but it could be lower if the engine has the automatic compression release.

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