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<blockquote data-quote="DaveKamp" data-source="post: 211996" data-attributes="member: 5122"><p>Actually, that'd be a great way to handle it.</p><p></p><p>So, here's my general process for everything spark-ignition/internal combustion:</p><p></p><p>I pull the dipstick, check oil level, and coolant levels. I pull the plugs, make sure the engine turns, then a simple compression test. If they're all fairly close, and over 100psi, it's good enough to continue to next step...</p><p></p><p>clean the plugs, connect 'em to the wires, lay the plugs on the block. Wait 'till after sundown, leave the driveway and shop lights off, and crank the engine. Look at each plug, make sure you have spark.</p><p></p><p>Install plugs, make sure wires are going to correct cylinder.</p><p></p><p>Remove airbox cover and filter, suck out any debris with shop-vac. Spray something flammable into the airbox, and crank it over. Does it start? if so, add fuel, open the fuel shutoff, and open up each fuel bowl drain screw for a few seconds, 'till there's good clean flow of fuel coming out, then close it... close the choke, and see if it'll start on it's own. If not, a shot of flammables into the airbox to light it up, and see if it'll keep running on it's own.</p><p></p><p>Each of these steps proves out one or more things' functionality. A failure at any one point is a clue to why it won't run. If you follow this process, and report back, we can give you a pretty good idea of how serious the situation is... how easy, how difficult, how cheap or expensive it could be. It might not be out of your grasp, and by doing it, you'll learn a precious skillset for the future....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaveKamp, post: 211996, member: 5122"] Actually, that'd be a great way to handle it. So, here's my general process for everything spark-ignition/internal combustion: I pull the dipstick, check oil level, and coolant levels. I pull the plugs, make sure the engine turns, then a simple compression test. If they're all fairly close, and over 100psi, it's good enough to continue to next step... clean the plugs, connect 'em to the wires, lay the plugs on the block. Wait 'till after sundown, leave the driveway and shop lights off, and crank the engine. Look at each plug, make sure you have spark. Install plugs, make sure wires are going to correct cylinder. Remove airbox cover and filter, suck out any debris with shop-vac. Spray something flammable into the airbox, and crank it over. Does it start? if so, add fuel, open the fuel shutoff, and open up each fuel bowl drain screw for a few seconds, 'till there's good clean flow of fuel coming out, then close it... close the choke, and see if it'll start on it's own. If not, a shot of flammables into the airbox to light it up, and see if it'll keep running on it's own. Each of these steps proves out one or more things' functionality. A failure at any one point is a clue to why it won't run. If you follow this process, and report back, we can give you a pretty good idea of how serious the situation is... how easy, how difficult, how cheap or expensive it could be. It might not be out of your grasp, and by doing it, you'll learn a precious skillset for the future.... [/QUOTE]
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