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Small Engines
Miscellaneous small engines refer to low-power internal combustion engines (operating on gasoline/petrol), or electric engines. These include chain saws, lawn mowers string trimmers, snow and leaf blowers, wood chippers, and go-karts.
1,382 Questions
What is the difference insparkplugs rc12yc and rc12yc5?
the rc12yc5 has an extended gap for newer applications
you should have three rings, top ring is the compression ring, second ring seperates the compression ring with the third ring which is the oil ring. check to see if the gaps in all three rings are staggerd if not then you are getting oil blow bye.
did you seat your new valves, if not then you may also be getting oil blow bye through the small gap in between the valves and valve seats.
Should you advance banshee timing plus or?
Many 1000's of riders have concluded the Banshee likes +4 degrees of timing advance. That means rotating the stator plate Clockwise to make the spark happen earlier.
You are losing compression threw your carb on 5hp Briggs do you have valve sticking?
Valve sticking, Burnt or broken valve, or bad valve seat could all be the problem. Be sure to check leakdown compression at 15-20 degrees PAST top dead center! Compression release is still engaged at TDC!
There is either a crack in the head gasket or some other part of the engine that is allowing the coolant to leak out through the tailpipe. Take the spark plugs out one at a time, turn the engine on and see if anything (like water) comes out of the spark plug holes. Also check to see if the spark plugs themselves are wet.
Why are ski-doo snowmobiles called ski-doo snowmobiles?
Ski-Doo snow mobiles were supposed to be called ski-dogsnow mobiles, but they had a typing error, so they had to keep it as ski-doo. good luck to all,
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Tuning up a 5hp Briggs go kart motor?
There's not much to tune up on a 5 horse. change the plug. If it's still running bad, remove the coil and use sandpaper to clean the flywheel contacts. If it's a very old model, they had points under the flywheel. Not many of those left. there's an adjustment on the card. That can be tricky. make sure the air filter is clean and the fuel is flowing freely. You can also drain the carb with a screw on the bottom and get any water out. that's about all you can do.
10-28-08 - You could deck the head for a little more oomph, but the engine WILL eventually grenade itself. A carb from a larger engine (significantly larger!) would get more air in, but it would be extremely finicky to get it to run smooth. I did this on an old 8 horse, using a manifold adapter home made out of wood. It eventually burned up, but it was sure fun!
What does a gear ratio describe?
Gear ratio is the ratio of the rotational speeds of the first and last gears. It reflects the change in mechanical advantage which results from the gears.
Do you need a snowmobile drivers permit?
I am not sure what state you live in, but in Wisconsin; *If you are under 12 years old-- There is no operatino unless accompanied by an adult. (Accompanied means being on the same snowmobile as the operator.) *Ages 12 thru 15--Operation only if hold a valid snowmobile safety certificate, or accompanied by and adult, or accompanied by a person over 14 years of age,having a valid snowmobile safety certificate. *Ages 16 and over--May operate alone without a certificate.
What is the torque tension on the head bolts on a L16 Nissan?
I did mine to 27, then 43 foot-pounds. I later learned that you are supposed to torque them to 47.
Why not use the motor Pantone to reduce co2?
The reason why the Pantone motor, wich from various videos seen, althougy moste are no longer available on You Tube, seems to be working, is simply that the petroleum mafia, such as Shell, Exxon , the Bushes and their Arab friends, and others, are preventing it's development on the market.
Is a carburetor too rich or too lean when it bogs down when you open the throttle?
Usually, when opening the throttle, if the engine bogs down the problem is usually a too lean situation. Often it is a clogged fuel jet, fuel filter, etc and the rapid increase in air entering the cylinder is not associated with the appropriate increase in fuel. The engine is being starved of fuel and too much air is causing poor combustion. It would be unusual for it to be a too rich situation since rarely is air flow reduced when the throttle is opened, unless the air filter is totally clogged, which although possible is unlikely.
What kind of freon for a 1999 Volkswagen beetle?
Ever since 1993 (I think), ALL vehicles sold in the US have been delivered with 134a. Your '99 VW would most definitely be serviced with such.
How much does a 1979 Johnson 140hp outboard motor weigh?
About the same as a 115, same motor, different carburator. Should be around 350lbs.
What is the crossreference for a NAPA 1051 oil filter?
There are several cross references for the NAPA 1051 oil filter. These include: DELUXE WD-388, Donaldson P550154, Fleetguard LF3308, FLEETRITE LFR-83308, Fram P3317Group 7 L20024, HASTINGS HF907, IHC-NAVISTAR 538836R, and Wix 51051.
Point gap spacing for five HP Briggs and Stratton motor on the flywheel to coil?
I think what you are wanting is the air gap between the flywheel and the coil . The gap is somewhere around .002 in , but if you will take 2 matchbooks take off the covers and use them for spacers between the coil legs and the flywheel . Role the flywheel around till the magnet pulls the coil in . Place the matchbooks between the coil arms and the flywheel and tighten the screws . Check the spark plug and make sure you have good fire .
Where do you find the VIN on a Polaris snowmobile?
The VIN is stamped into the right side of the track tunnel, there should be a tag there as well with the number on it. The serial number is the VIN number on a snowmobile. If you need more help let me know I know where one is and can go look at it.
How do you remove the chain case from a 1988 Polaris Snowmobile?
If I remember correctly, the exhaust had to come off first. Then remove the bolts on the cover (probably 3/8 or 7/16 head). Since you haven't mentioned if it has reverse gear, I'll assume it doesn't. Inside you'll find a chain/gear set and a tensioner. Back off the tensioner bolt, then remove the bolt holding the lower gear and the nut or bolt on the smaller upper gear. The chain/gears should now come off as a unit. With those off you should be able to remove the large bolts holding the chaincase housing and slide the whole thing off both shafts.
It's a good idea to take pictures of the steps during disassembly, to have a reference for when you put it all back together. If the sled has reverse, the steps are basically the same with the exception of a linkage, an ilder gear and a spring-loaded second gear on the driveshaft to remove. This is where the pictures come in real handy.
