Any small engine guys out there? Generator problem.
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The Pacifier
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Any small engine guys out there? Generator problem.
I bought a Generac C4000, model 09423-0 today... Briggs and Stratton 8 hp. I bought it, knowing it didn't run for $15 from an online auction.
To start, it was covered in chicken poop. Spent a half hour pressure washing it when I got it home.
So I pulled the starter cord and it came to a stop. Removed the shroud and turned the starter drive with a wrench, same thing. I thought the magneto was maybe too close to the mag pickup, so I removed that too, same thing.
I'm planning to pull the head of it tomorrow, but I'm thinking there won't be much to see until I split the crankcase.
Any ideas?
To start, it was covered in chicken poop. Spent a half hour pressure washing it when I got it home.
So I pulled the starter cord and it came to a stop. Removed the shroud and turned the starter drive with a wrench, same thing. I thought the magneto was maybe too close to the mag pickup, so I removed that too, same thing.
I'm planning to pull the head of it tomorrow, but I'm thinking there won't be much to see until I split the crankcase.
Any ideas?
pedant
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You might try ckal704.
He has been very helpful to me about B&S in the past.
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He has been very helpful to me about B&S in the past.
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Once it is running you will most likely not be able to get power (A/C) out of the gen. If infact this is true (b/c it sat for so long) with the GenSet running...turn ON the power to the outlets and plug in a electric drill, then spin the colloar of the drill (like you are tightening up a bit). Keep spinning it as fast as you can untill it takes off. Once you have done this and the field is "ecxited" again, just run your GenSet atleast every 6 months....this will ensure the field wont fail when you need it. Congrats on the find!
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it turns a bit and then stops? how about the other direction? yanking the head to check for a stuck valve liked jared said would be the easiest to check. if they look fine you can watch the piston too to see if it doesn't have a busted rod...
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No suggestions beyond what was posted already. Stuck valve is best case. Broken rod worst, but you'll often see deformation/crack in the side of the block if the thing throws a rod.
If it is a stuck valve, and you free it, I'd pull both and put a small dollop of valve guide lubricant on each stem before re-installation.
If it is a stuck valve, and you free it, I'd pull both and put a small dollop of valve guide lubricant on each stem before re-installation.
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compression test first thing,,,, if values move check there gap,,,id poor thimble full of gas down cyclinder see if it fires setting small engines usually need carbs cleaned
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The Pacifier
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Wasn't hydrolocked. Plug out, cowl and starter cable removed, barred over with a wrench, it still hits something.
Haven't gotten into it yet, too many other projects around the house.
Haven't gotten into it yet, too many other projects around the house.
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Once it is running you will most likely not be able to get power (A/C) out of the gen. If infact this is true (b/c it sat for so long) with the GenSet running...turn ON the power to the outlets and plug in a electric drill, then spin the colloar of the drill (like you are tightening up a bit). Keep spinning it as fast as you can untill it takes off. Once you have done this and the field is "ecxited" again, just run your GenSet atleast every 6 months....this will ensure the field wont fail when you need it. Congrats on the find!
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From: Gambrills
I heard about this once and thought it would work in theory but until I actually did it once, I was skeptical. but trust me, it DOES work.....I proved it.....it is very cool to watch that drill come to life and take off.
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