Hello!
I got a project bike with a raw engine on it (I did not install the kit myself, just learning about it through an old used one that was sitting outside for a year)
Previous owned said he replaced the CDI and spark plug, but did not know much about engines.
Well, neither do I. But I got it to start a few times.
I took the carb apart, and the float has a bit of gas in it, and the bowl seal was cracked. So I bought a new carb, nearly identical, and put it on. Same issue.
It turns as I pedal, but won't kick in.
The spark plug looks okay, I think:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1t8k184g7456zwi/2013-03-09 17.45.39.jpg
but the part of the (ignition coil?) that connects to the spark plug fell out:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/27asqoadk5c7zbi/2013-03-09 17.44.55.jpg
I put it back in, but not sure if the orientation of the copper cylinder piece to the clip looking piece matters, does it?
I tried taking out the spark plug, connecting it, and pedaling, am I supposed to see a spark?
I have access to a dmm and such, not sure what to test for, if it is the spark, at this point I have no idea
Any help is greatly appreciated!
I got a project bike with a raw engine on it (I did not install the kit myself, just learning about it through an old used one that was sitting outside for a year)
Previous owned said he replaced the CDI and spark plug, but did not know much about engines.
Well, neither do I. But I got it to start a few times.
I took the carb apart, and the float has a bit of gas in it, and the bowl seal was cracked. So I bought a new carb, nearly identical, and put it on. Same issue.
It turns as I pedal, but won't kick in.
The spark plug looks okay, I think:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1t8k184g7456zwi/2013-03-09 17.45.39.jpg
but the part of the (ignition coil?) that connects to the spark plug fell out:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/27asqoadk5c7zbi/2013-03-09 17.44.55.jpg
I put it back in, but not sure if the orientation of the copper cylinder piece to the clip looking piece matters, does it?
I tried taking out the spark plug, connecting it, and pedaling, am I supposed to see a spark?
I have access to a dmm and such, not sure what to test for, if it is the spark, at this point I have no idea
Any help is greatly appreciated!