Clogged muffler causing weak engine??

scottyb · 03-21-2009, 11:17 PM

Stevie, be careful around the rub my lamp guy

dirtysouth · 03-22-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

Stevie, be careful around the rub my lamp guy

Yer tellin' me... What a FRUIT CAKE!!!
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tonyton · 03-22-2009, 01:10 AM

Back in the 70's we raced two cycle motorcycles we would have burn out the muffler/spark arrestor every couple of months. this was from running gas mixed w/ 2 cycle oil. We would burn it with a propane tank or mapp. Most of the buildup would be in the 1st turn of the header and the muffler, good luck with it. If the gas is old , throw it out. gas filter old? good oil? no cracked fuel line? New Plugs? hope it helps

Jricherson · 03-22-2009, 08:05 AM

Tonyton,
Thanks, I have done all the normal suspected issues, fuel pumping out of the pump, new plug, compression is 120 psi, new fuel lines, no leaks in engine case, new drive belt (old one was shot). The muffler was just my last effort before tearing into the carb.

scottyb · 03-22-2009, 08:09 AM

But you said the cart runs fine without the muffler on it?

Jricherson · 03-22-2009, 08:54 AM

ScottyB,
Runs fine with plenty of power, just loud.

scottyb · 03-22-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jricherson

ScottyB,
Runs fine with plenty of power, just loud.

I hear ya

But that is why I think you have found the problem, not the carb ....

Quadmaster · 03-22-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

I hear ya

But that is why I think you have found the problem, not the carb ....

Yea what he said.

pizzamaker · 03-22-2009, 11:45 AM

i would cook it on the fire! hot fire for an hour or so then let it cool all the way down and give it a few drops on the cement, shake out the crap.

rusty · 03-22-2009, 12:50 PM

Hello Jricherson and Welcome to the forum.

03-21-2009, 11:17 PM	#21
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: Clogged muffler causing weak engine?? Stevie, be careful around the rub my lamp guy

03-22-2009, 01:10 AM	#23
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: Clogged muffler causing weak engine?? Back in the 70's we raced two cycle motorcycles we would have burn out the muffler/spark arrestor every couple of months. this was from running gas mixed w/ 2 cycle oil. We would burn it with a propane tank or mapp. Most of the buildup would be in the 1st turn of the header and the muffler, good luck with it. If the gas is old , throw it out. gas filter old? good oil? no cracked fuel line? New Plugs? hope it helps

03-22-2009, 08:05 AM	#24
Jricherson Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14	Re: Clogged muffler causing weak engine?? Tonyton, Thanks, I have done all the normal suspected issues, fuel pumping out of the pump, new plug, compression is 120 psi, new fuel lines, no leaks in engine case, new drive belt (old one was shot). The muffler was just my last effort before tearing into the carb.
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03-22-2009, 08:09 AM	#25
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: Clogged muffler causing weak engine?? But you said the cart runs fine without the muffler on it?

03-22-2009, 08:54 AM	#26
Jricherson Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14	Re: Clogged muffler causing weak engine?? ScottyB, Runs fine with plenty of power, just loud.
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