G11 runs but needs choke to move

amorgenstern · 04-09-2013, 01:35 PM

So I have a used G11 that when I push down the gas the engine runs but doesn't have enough power to move unless I pull the choke. I have cleaned the carb and fuel pump and it is better but still not running great. After it warms up it will usually run with no choke but I would like to fix it so I don't need it everytime I go up a hill or start cold. First cart so any help is appreciated.

85.G3 · 04-09-2013, 02:18 PM

Have you drained the old fuel and checked the compression?

amorgenstern · 04-09-2013, 02:38 PM

I have drained the fuel but don't know how to check compression.

85.G3 · 04-09-2013, 03:02 PM

Here is a link to a compression gauge. You might borrow one or you can buy a decent one for about $30 or less

http://www.harborfreight.com/compres...kit-66216.html

amorgenstern · 04-13-2013, 11:14 AM

Ok, went out and got a compression tester. Was at 60, then decided not to trust the previous owner and changed the oil and put a few drops in the spark plug hole. Now compression is about 80. My understanding is that is still low. What do I check next?

85.G3 · 04-13-2013, 11:24 AM

Not sure what motor you have, I think a 2 stroke should be 110 to 130 PSI and guess a 4 stroke should be closer to 180 but am not sure. You should test when the motor is warm with the choke and throttle full open to get a true reading. If your compression is way below spec you probably need a top end kit. I recently worked with Don at Plowmans and he can help you with your questions and set you up with parts and instructions. Give him a call after you get a good compression reading.

http://www.plowmanscarts.com/

DOOmsman · 04-13-2013, 01:55 PM

with the choke and throttle full open to get a true reading.

This is a good point some people don't know.

04-09-2013, 01:35 PM	#1
amorgenstern Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Gainesville GA Posts: 3	G11 runs but needs choke to move So I have a used G11 that when I push down the gas the engine runs but doesn't have enough power to move unless I pull the choke. I have cleaned the carb and fuel pump and it is better but still not running great. After it warms up it will usually run with no choke but I would like to fix it so I don't need it everytime I go up a hill or start cold. First cart so any help is appreciated.

04-09-2013, 02:18 PM	#2
85.G3 Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 116	Re: G11 runs but needs choke to move Have you drained the old fuel and checked the compression?
85.G3 Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 116

04-09-2013, 02:38 PM	#3
amorgenstern Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Gainesville GA Posts: 3	Re: G11 runs but needs choke to move I have drained the fuel but don't know how to check compression.

04-09-2013, 03:02 PM	#4
85.G3 Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 116	Re: G11 runs but needs choke to move Here is a link to a compression gauge. You might borrow one or you can buy a decent one for about $30 or less http://www.harborfreight.com/compres...kit-66216.html
85.G3 Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 116

04-13-2013, 11:14 AM	#5
amorgenstern Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Gainesville GA Posts: 3	Re: G11 runs but needs choke to move Ok, went out and got a compression tester. Was at 60, then decided not to trust the previous owner and changed the oil and put a few drops in the spark plug hole. Now compression is about 80. My understanding is that is still low. What do I check next?

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04-13-2013, 11:24 AM	#6
85.G3 Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 116	Re: G11 runs but needs choke to move Not sure what motor you have, I think a 2 stroke should be 110 to 130 PSI and guess a 4 stroke should be closer to 180 but am not sure. You should test when the motor is warm with the choke and throttle full open to get a true reading. If your compression is way below spec you probably need a top end kit. I recently worked with Don at Plowmans and he can help you with your questions and set you up with parts and instructions. Give him a call after you get a good compression reading. http://www.plowmanscarts.com/
85.G3 Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 116

04-13-2013, 01:55 PM	#7
DOOmsman Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reddick IL Posts: 11,220	Re: G11 runs but needs choke to move with the choke and throttle full open to get a true reading. This is a good point some people don't know.

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