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it was free so i made it fit
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« Reply #15 on: November 21, 2007, 08:35:47 AM » |
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cheapest out there is called a vibratach im pretty sure.
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« Reply #16 on: November 23, 2007, 01:51:05 PM » |
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Northerntool has a vibratach for $40.00.
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« Reply #17 on: November 23, 2007, 07:54:28 PM » |
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If I'm going to spend the money I'd still like to have a tach up by the steering wheel. Looks like everything is digital display though. I'm still toying with adapting an automotive tach using a mag sensor on the flywheel to trigger the tach input.
The more I've messed with the engine the more it seems like it is leaning out and running out of gas. If you actually hold it full throttle very long it spins up and then eventually dies out. Pulling the choke when it's dying brings it back to life. I've checked the gas tank vent so far and need to make sure the diaphragm pump is working properly. The engine sat for a couple years and has never had a carb kit to my knowledge so that may need to be addressed as well.
Thanks again for the info and tips!
-Stephen
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« Reply #18 on: November 24, 2007, 06:36:26 AM » |
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It sounds like you need a carb kit always better to be safe then sorry! Also are you sure your not getting to much air/fuel mixture? Problably getting to much air and and not enough gas..
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« Reply #19 on: November 24, 2007, 07:10:43 AM » |
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Stephen, When you figure out the fuel problem could you let us know? I have been running one of my mowers with the choke half on to keep it running. I have not rebuilt the fuel pump yet, but I have changed the fuel lines and the in line filter. No help.It looks like we have the same motor though. Thanks,and good luck, Tom
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« Reply #20 on: November 24, 2007, 03:55:44 PM » |
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I can't adjust it out using the air/fuel mixture screw and I'm sure it needs a carb kit so that is on the list for this next week. Will post if that resolves the issue. Thanks
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« Reply #21 on: November 24, 2007, 04:06:44 PM » |
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So you cant adjust it heh? I think that you need to talk to Don G. over at G-team racing he may have something that you can somehow change it to be adjustable...
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« Reply #22 on: November 24, 2007, 05:58:08 PM » |
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No.. sorry. I should have been more clear.
I CAN adjust the idle/air and get results but cannot get the motor to run full throttle without what appears to be running out of fuel. I need to get the carb rebuilt and fuel supply lined out first before moving on to anything else. Plan on picking up a carb kit this week, pull it apart, clean and rebuild and go from there.
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« Reply #23 on: November 24, 2007, 06:04:29 PM » |
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Okay that sounds good then... Once you do that and it still acts up try this~~ Hold it down at full throttle and adjust it while its wide open....
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« Reply #24 on: November 24, 2007, 08:58:30 PM » |
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Okay that sounds good then... Once you do that and it still acts up try this~~ Hold it down at full throttle and adjust it while its wide open....
TM
Yeah.. tried that... won't clean up, does the same thing. Thanks for the information. What is the starting point for the setting? 1 turn out, 1 1/2? Obviously I do need to pickup a engine manual as well. -Stephen |
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« Reply #25 on: November 24, 2007, 09:05:35 PM » |
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Should be around 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 turns.Hope this helps.
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« Reply #26 on: November 25, 2007, 06:36:29 AM » |
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Yup just like MTD said..
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« Reply #27 on: November 26, 2007, 08:17:17 AM » |
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Strange, sounds like the problem I was having with whatever engine I stuck on the back of my Toro. Would run great for a little while, than just die like it was being starved for fuel... I never did get that problem solved...
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Just because you move up in a class doesn't mean that you'll "loose" the "race", it just means that you're building a better, more capable machine. |
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« Reply #28 on: November 26, 2007, 09:05:09 PM » |
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Strange, sounds like the problem I was having with whatever engine I stuck on the back of my Toro. Would run great for a little while, than just die like it was being starved for fuel... I never did get that problem solved...
How encouraging.. lol - I believe I can figure it out. Found the carb kit #'s - Will check out locally to see who has it. -Stephen |
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« Reply #29 on: November 27, 2007, 07:46:02 AM » |
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Yeah, never got the problem fixed becuase I ended up putting a nice 45* bend in my axle... Completely tore down the mower to re-build everything than bought a 4WD truck that has become a money/time pit...
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