spluttering then died? HELP!

Discussion in 'The Workshop' started by zipSP70, Sep 2, 2010.

  1. zipSP70

    zipSP70 Member

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    i have a problem with my zip sp

    it just started caughing and spluttering then a couple of miles later it died. a few minutes later i tried to start it again which it did but died about 3 seconds after.

    i checked the plug which was fine (running slightly rich) and carb. the carb needle was out of place which i thaught was the problem but wasnt.

    i filled it up with petrol a few minutes before it started to splutter, maybe its a fuel issue? and no i DIDNT put diesel in it haa. the new 70 kit has only done around 100 miles.

    i used jump leads on a car to try and start it due to the flat battery but now when i go to start it the starter motor goes into hyper mode!

    any help appreciated

    any help appreciated
     
  2. capri dave

    capri dave Active Member

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    you need to check you have plenty of compression, you have a spark, there is fuel getting to the engine and finally there is air...those are the main ingredients of a running engine...
     
  3. zipSP70

    zipSP70 Member

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    yeah checked all them, its fine

    time to take the top end off i think...
     
  4. zipSP70

    zipSP70 Member

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    found out the problem
    the crank has gone. Big eng totally disintigrated.

    so just installed a Athena HPC full circle one.
     

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