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vrider
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« on: September 15, 2013, 04:48:46 PM »
Problem starting
At pushing the button, the starter gives one "thunk"
That's it, no smell of gas, took apart + cleaned up the starter button + plenty of battery

Background:
Just got it back having the starter drive gear + idled gear replaced and the carburetors cleaned
Theory was  - one carburetor didn't work, filled cylinder with gas (there was a gas smell) and when I tried to start it, I stripped the gears
We started it a few times in the shop, started ok at home the first time, then - the thunk
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
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R J
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« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2013, 04:55:01 PM »
Sounds like it is hydro locked again, or it has torn another tooth off and locked up between 2 teeth.
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« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2013, 05:27:59 PM »
take plugs out first
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2013, 09:52:05 AM »
Put it in sec or third gear and try to rock it back and forth if it will turn motor over it is not locked.
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WamegoRob
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« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2013, 12:16:41 PM »
Quote from: R J on September 15, 2013, 04:55:01 PM
Sounds like it is hydro locked again...
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Patrick
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« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2013, 01:08:01 PM »
If it made a real 'THUNK' , don't do it again ! Pull all the sparklers and clear the cylinders. Take note of any cylinders with fuel in them. If all cylinders are dry then we'll figure out something else, like starter switch maintenance or some such thing.
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pancho
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« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2013, 05:33:39 PM »
Agreed,, don't push the start button again until you have removed the plugs.
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« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2013, 06:54:44 PM »
Yikes!   Lips Sealed    Even after all that service work.  tickedoff
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