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by psylens
Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:57 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Valve Adjust -> No Start!
Replies: 18
Views: 10956

Have you verified fuel in tank or pulled the top off either carb top to verify fuel in the float bowls?
This may seem strange but float valves have been known to stick or become blocked with debris.
Also do a burn test on the fuel(put a couple drops in a pan and add flame)good fuel will light up ...
by psylens
Wed Sep 15, 2010 11:33 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Valve Adjust -> No Start!
Replies: 18
Views: 10956

Hey thanks for all the responses. I'll address each one in order.

Pete, Blackstack
Thanks for this suggestion - The 4500 light does come on momentarily when i turn on the key. Plus i do get spark at the plugs.

undysworld
I was planning on having it towed to Dennis if i couldn't figure it out ...
by psylens
Tue Sep 14, 2010 12:13 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Valve Adjust -> No Start!
Replies: 18
Views: 10956

Valve Adjust -> No Start!

Hello all,
I am new to this forum, but not new to the pinz. I have had one and been maintaining it myself for 5 years. I'm no mechanic, but have been successful at general maintenance, and upgrading the ignition. I have successfully adjusted the valves before without issue.

The other day it seemed ...