Engine will not start?

bigdog · 10-19-2008, 08:56 PM

Hi Folks,

Haven't been able to work on engine for last 2 weeks.
Back on track!

First thing I'll do is check for spark at plug. If I get spark, will then check fuel supply.

If my fuel pump (Electric),is not pumping fuel, do you think I could perform a quick check to confirm by disconnecting fuel line to Carb, and placing a small
container under fuel line (to catch any fuel), and have a partner crank engine quickly once, to check that fuel is pumping to Carb? Or would this be too dangerous? Sounds a little like a 'Rube Goldberg' plan, but I don't what to go
'KA-BOOM' in the process !

All I want to do is confirm that I am pumping fuel.
Would you know of another way to test, if the fuel pump is working?

Again, first thing I'll do is check for spark before proceeding any further.

Thanks,
Bigdog

10-19-2008, 08:56 PM	#21
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,451 Thanks: 346 Thanked 123 Times in 97 Posts	Engine will not start? Hi Folks, Haven't been able to work on engine for last 2 weeks. Back on track! First thing I'll do is check for spark at plug. If I get spark, will then check fuel supply. If my fuel pump (Electric),is not pumping fuel, do you think I could perform a quick check to confirm by disconnecting fuel line to Carb, and placing a small container under fuel line (to catch any fuel), and have a partner crank engine quickly once, to check that fuel is pumping to Carb? Or would this be too dangerous? Sounds a little like a 'Rube Goldberg' plan, but I don't what to go 'KA-BOOM' in the process ! All I want to do is confirm that I am pumping fuel. Would you know of another way to test, if the fuel pump is working? Again, first thing I'll do is check for spark before proceeding any further. Thanks, Bigdog