fuesselfc wrote:
Thanks Randman and Can Oddy. Didn't think that through before adding post about pics and past experience. I will get some pics up tomorrow and post and we go from there.
I have little to moderate mechanical know how. I can read and follow YouTube vids, read schematics and manuals, -!: have actually maintained a hand me down ford 8n tractor. So I can do things, just have to figure it out. Thanks guys!
Well then based on what you have just said, here is a list to read. It is all the things you need to check before you even start it again. Trust me, I am not making this up out of thin air. I blew nine engines in a row before I figured it all out. Most of the time it did not run 100yrds and booooooom, honest. Others here will back me up. Check and fix ALL the things below and you are good.
Here is my list of things to check on an oddy when you are doing an
Engine job or just purchased one.
1) Fuel - your fuel pump must put out about 4.5 oz/ten seconds and your fuel must meet at least the minimum octane rating in manual. I run straight avgas or you can mix it 50/50 with pump fuel.
2) Do the vent modification (optional but recommended) use the search box above.
3) Check your stock intake manifold - they're 30yrs old and crack just looking at them.
4) Check your reeds, they must seal or you could get low compression reading on your gauge. Make sure your gauge is accurate.
5) Engine MUST pass pressure and vacuum test - if it doesn't don't even start it, find the leak. I use 10psi max pressure and 10in vacuum in my tests and it must hold for half hour minimum.
6) Rebuild the starter, it is a big job after the Engine is in.
7) Gas tank - if it's rusty inside get it cleaned and coated at a rad shop. If you look inside with a flashlight and it looks like the pickup tubes are rusted I would tap the tank drain plug and draw fuel from there. Both my machines are like that now.
8) Original fuel pump and vacuum lines are junk now after 30yrs so replace them.
9) Remove the drive shafts and make sure the u joints are good.
10) Check the wheel bearings.
11) Over fill the transmission -- put two quarts of oil in it. It's a splash lube system and the driven shaft bearing don't get any lube unless you are driving so don't rev it in the driveway all day long
12) Adjust your brakes - I set them (F & R) so I can feel a bit of drag.
13) If doing an Engine rebuild do NOT use the paper base gasket as it blows out. Must use the metal one.
Using the search box above to find stuff:
The best way to find something here is to use the search box above.
In the search box type ONE word only and hit enter. If you don't you will get to many hits.
When the list of threads comes up there will be another search box there on the right.
In that box type ONE word only. Keep doing this as many times as you want until you have narrowed it down. Some common words will be ignored like "Engine" "Honda" etc.