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Honda stalled and won't start
I have a 03 honda 250ex, i was running almost full throttle, it suddenly lost power and was acting like it ran out of gas i turned it to reseve but it didnt help, it came to a stop and stalled, it had half a tank of gas, so i checked the oil, it was really low so i added less than a quart and it was at the right level, i put a new spark plug in it, gas is getting to the carburetor, it's getting a good spark, but it just will not start, I have cleaned the carb and jets to the best of my ability, it ran perfect till now, I have racked my brain to figure this out! Anyone know why it won't start
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Does engine still have compression? Do you mean starter turns over engine but engine wont start or starter wont start?
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The engine seems to have good compression, the starter works and turns the engine but the engine won't start
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Bump
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If you are CERTAIN you are getting good spark out of the spark plug electrode, AND it has good compression, then it has to be a fuel problem. Take the air breather off and squirt some WD40 into the carb while you are turning the engine over and holding the throttle partially open.
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I've squirted a little bit of fresh gas in the carb but it still didn't do anything, I'm going to check the plug again to make sure iv got good spark
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The reason I suggested a spray can of WD-40 was because it is under pressure. And, while you are turning the engine over, the vacuum will suck in the WD-40. It does work great as a starter fluid. Just thought it would be easier than trying to prime it with gasoline.
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Ok I'm willing to try it at this point
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Been tinkering all day with it, still not running. How much compression should this engine have?
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Prolly 85 to 110 pounds
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