Started engine today water was not turned on!
Britinusa
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I started the engine today, i had my son turn on the water but i didn't realize that where the garden hose is on the reel it was frozen inside so not water was flowing, the engine was running for about 3 mins just long enough for me to check it actually started, will this have trashed the impeller and is there a quick way to check? without taking this apart?
Also it would not run at idle it died, maybe it needed longer to warm up?
Also it would not run at idle it died, maybe it needed longer to warm up?
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As far as the idle, check for vacuum leaks.. Check integrity of coil and connections at dizzy. Realize your dizzy's signal comes from the cam position sensor, and a magnet surface on the cam that may be gummed up some from sitting up over the winter, especially if you fogged the engine. it will burn off.
Whats a "dizzy" are you referring to the distributor?
Where is the coil?
I didnt winterize it, the previous owners mechanic did so im not sure if it was fogged, when i was cranking it it seemed to not to want to turn over until i had been cranking for a few seconds
Long initial crank of season isn't odd... You've gotta restore flow and pressure through your fuel systems.. pick ups on cams and cranks needs to be reestablished after a good fogging- your crank shaft position needs to determine fire, your cam determines fuel sync/injector firing.. fogging engines do a fine job of protecting internals, but this film on magnetic surfaces is the drawback...
Don't worry about the fog/film, if present, it'll burn off.. DO worry about the ignition wires, though.
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Integrity testing would be making sure there are good solid and clean power connections to it, and the ignition wire is well connected to the post, not holding water, the ignition wire isn't cracked or frayed anywhere, and that it seats correctly and firmly on the center post of the dizzy. This wire sees constant power, moreso than other ignition wires, so it'll usually wear faster internally. Externally, that's usually based on heat, oil contact, contact with grounding sources, and inference with other wires or ground sources... Easy check: fold it over in your hand, and look for cracks in the insulation. .If there are? Replace them all.. maybe once every three or four years you'll need to do this.
I'd grab a kit, and a few tools, and keep them on board with you the first few runs this season.
I decided that i will change the impeller, so does anyone have a link to a you tube video on how to do it? I have found a couple but they were not that clear.
Sooner or later, there will come a time when you need to replace an impeller quickly and/or in rough seas. Being able to do the job in 20 minutes instead of 40 can make a big difference.
Im still not sure how to change it out, there's 4 bolts on the underside i remove and the gearbox drops out and the impeller is in that lower part?
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