350x starting problems
#1
OK ATC guys don't be pissed but I put a new '86 350x engine into my 250x frame. Last week I couln't wait to start it I had it mostly together, I had the header, no silencer, intake all together (of course), nos 350x carb, fresh oil, fresh gas. Well, the problem is that it does not want to be kick started. I have given it a little encouragement by pull starting it, two or three pulls and it started, after I got it started it would kick start on first or second kick when still warm. I have done some more work getting it together, i.e. the exhaust and throttle cable, and have tried just kick starting it but it does not want to start. I have some finishing work to do to it still but was hoping to get some ideas for me to think about before I start getting into it. The electronics are for a 350x, the motor seems to be fresh and had been stored with oil in it. Could it be a jetting problem? valve clearance need adjusting? old rings? I would think these things would keep it from running right but not from starting. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
#3
Thanks for the responce truck. The electrical system came off a running engine, though I do not know when it was last used. I was figuring on tring to ride it a time or two before I started worring but then I was also thinking, why wouldn't it just start up? dunno!? Any other thoughts out there?
#4
Have you checked your compression? If it's below eighty pounds or so try putting a little oil in the plug hole (about a tablespoon or so). If it goes up quite a bit it's time for a rebuild. It'll starts good warm because the piston swells as it warms up, this will seal the blow-bye. If the oil dosn't help the compression much either it needs a valve job or check the valve lash (it should be about three to five thousanths [.003-.005]). If you have more than 100PSI compression try checking for airleaks by spraying carburator cleaner on all parts of the intake, if the motor speeds up you have a leak. Also try cleaning your carburator, any dirt in it will make it hard to start.I hope this helps. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
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