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05-20-2013, 12:23 AM | #1 |
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94 gas medalist hard to start when engine is warm
I have a 1994 gas medalist and it cold starts with no problem. I drove it about a mile down the road where it sat for about 10-15 min. Got ready to leave and it had a really hard time starting back up. Now seems to be a frequent occurrence when the engine is warm... Any ideas? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated!!!
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05-20-2013, 03:39 AM | #2 |
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Re: 94 gas medalist hard to start when engine is warm
Check valve clearance.
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05-20-2013, 10:43 PM | #3 |
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Re: 94 gas medalist hard to start when engine is warm
Thanks. I guessed a little bit in the spacing and it seems to start a little easier, not great though. It was definitely tight. Prob buy an adjustment tool to get spacing more precise. Thanks again for the help!
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05-23-2013, 09:44 PM | #4 |
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Re: 94 gas medalist hard to start when engine is warm
Well... Adjust the valves with the .004 feeler gauge and not really any better. Still has a hard time starting and still back firing during start up. Once running, sounds and feels good. Any other ideas?
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05-23-2013, 09:53 PM | #5 |
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Re: 94 gas medalist hard to start when engine is warm
Check fuel pump if delivering enough fuel. Check connecting hoses for clogs and leaks: pump to tank, pump to carb and pump to engine. I assume you have cleaned the carb and pump already.
On the back firing issue, you could have a a lean mixture, retarded timing or spark plug gap too close. Make sure you adjusted the valves right. |
05-23-2013, 10:01 PM | #6 |
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Re: 94 gas medalist hard to start when engine is warm
The carb is new so I haven't taken it apart. Never checked the pump because the fuel filter is about 1/3 full so I assume it's fine and has good flow. I thought maybe a carb adjustment but seems there is only the idle set screw and a screw on top of the carb that only rotates 180 degrees.
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05-23-2013, 11:16 PM | #7 |
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Re: 94 gas medalist hard to start when engine is warm
To check if pump is delivering enough fuel: 1) Remove the drive belt or jack up rear wheels of the cart; 2) disconnect the fuel hose connecting the pump to the carb; 3) Start the cart. Gas should spurt out of the hose. NOT just droplets or trickle.
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05-24-2013, 05:16 AM | #8 |
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Re: 94 gas medalist hard to start when engine is warm
Im going to venture a guess that you did adjust the valves but maybe not correctly, try again backfiring is a symptom of misadjusted valves. also another reason could be the adjusters might be worn out and may need replaced also review the adjustment procedure , i know personally it took me 3 try's the first time i did my valves and remember the feeler should slide in and out with a little tension.
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05-24-2013, 05:31 AM | #9 | |
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Re: 94 gas medalist hard to start when engine is warm
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09-09-2013, 08:48 PM | #10 |
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Re: 94 gas medalist hard to start when engine is warm
Did you ever find a fix for your problem? Your problem sounds like what mine just started doing.
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