chazdo2 wrote:
Man you guys are the best! Its a 1990 FL 400. Leak down test I just did passed. He used my non ethanol fuel with a 20/1 Klotz oil mixture. I don't believe the temperature light ever comes on according to him. When he blew it up I asked him if he saw the light come on and he said no. I will test the fan and light today. if you fire it up with the radiator cap off can you see a good circulation of the coolant like a car? Whats a good way to check the water pump to see if its working?
The way you are describing it here, I bet big money the fuel pump flow rate is no good or he was running shiyty fuel with low octane.
1) Do a fuel pump flow rate check.
Remove the line from the carb and stick it into a measuring container.
Using the starter turn it over for ten seconds (use a stop watch). NO IGNITION - you don't want the machine to start up on you.
You want 4.5 oz in 10 sec flow rate.
CAUTION FIRE !!!
2) Ask him what kind of fuel he was running. What octane ??
3) Best way to check the coolant flow is the way you described it above.
4) That 20/1 oil mix is WAY to rich. I bet it runs like crap. It should be 35/1 - 40/1. Maybe even leaner. Klotz recommended 32/1 to 50/1 for liquid cooled two stroke engines and 20/1 for air cooled.
This is from the Klotz pdf tech sheet:
2-Stroke: Air cooled engines mix at 20:1 to 50:1.
Water cooled engines mix at 32:1 to 50:14-Stroke: Fill crankcase to manufacturer’s recommended level.
Kart: Air cooled engines mix at 16:1 to 20:1.
R/C Model: 2-stroke glow engines mix at 15-18%. 4-stroke glow
engines mix at 5-10%.