Re: 1925 Rowboat Motor Starting Problems

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MonkeyButt


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quote Tom Manley:

I don’t see any spark plug wire on the motor. Can we assume you are using a buzz coil, and not a low tension coil? If you’re using a buzz coil, that should eliminate any questions about the ignition. If you’re using something that only gives a single spark, consider going to a buzz coil until you work out any other issues.

There are two valves in that carburetor. One is the needle valve, the other is the poppet valve. The poppet valve should have a return spring on it to close it. If the poppet valve and seat are worn, fuel will leak and flood the motor when you try to start it. Try this: Gently close the needle valve and try to start the motor until all firing stops and fuel is cleared from the motor. Then rope it over a couple more times to make sure. Finally, open the needle valve 3/4 turn and immediately try to start the motor. If the results are better, look into reseating the poppet valve.

Keep us posted…

Tom

Tom,
I am using a model T coil to run the motor. I will check the poppet valve and post again

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