Opinions needed: Drill starting a small engine.

[Missourian]

I'm working on a generator for my folks, and this pull starter is wearing me out.

I found this video where the OP is using a rachet adapter for a breaker bar as a pseudo-clutch to offset the sudden acceleration of the starting motor.



Anyone have any thoughts on this, or better ideas?

Thanks,

MOe

 

[Mac-7]

I'm working on a generator for my folks, and this pull starter is wearing me out.

I found this video where the OP is using a rachet adapter for a breaker bar as a pseudo-clutch to offset the sudden acceleration of the starting motor.



Anyone have any thoughts on this, or better ideas?

Thanks,

MOe

Better to fix whats making it hard to start

 

[1srelluc]

Better to fix whats making it hard to start

No shit, Rube Goldberg-ing it is not a fix.

 

[Mac-7]

No shit, Rube Goldberg-ing it is not a fix.

On small engines these days its normally a fuel problem

 

[Missourian]

Better to fix whats making it hard to start

That's what I'm trying to do.

It's not a permanent addition...just for diagnostic purposes.

 

[ozro]

I fail to understand why you can't just check the spark plug and clean the carburator and air filter. Small engines are not spaceships, pretty darn simple technology. Even if the drill starter works, it doesn't fix the problem.

 

[1srelluc]

On small engines these days its normally a fuel problem

LOL, remember those old wind-up starters on mowers?

 

[Missourian]

On small engines these days its normally a fuel problem

I've already dissembled and cleaned the carb.

 

[Missourian]

I fail to understand why you can't just check the spark plug and clean the carburator and air filter. Small engines are not spaceships, pretty darn simple technology. Even if the drill starter works, it doesn't fix the problem.

Done all that.

 

[Mac-7]

That's what I'm trying to do.

It's not a permanent addition...just for diagnostic purposes.

How long has it been since the last time it ran?

 

[ozro]

Done all that.

Did you check and adjust the valves yet?

 

[Mac-7]

I've already dissembled and cleaned the carb.

Does it have spark?

 

[Missourian]

I fail to understand why you can't just check the spark plug and clean the carburator and air filter. Small engines are not spaceships, pretty darn simple technology. Even if the drill starter works, it doesn't fix the problem.

I'm working through stuff that was flooded in the hurricane. Got a lot working, but some had to go in the trash.

 

[Missourian]

How long has it been since the last time it ran?

Been awhile.

 

[Missourian]

Does it have spark?

Yep.

 

[ozro]

I'm working through stuff that was flooded in the hurricane. Got a lot working, but some had to go in the trash.

I see. I never had a small engine that went through a flood, but I did have a little Ford that did. It may not apply to this, but it may. I removed all the spark plugs and put a heater on it for a day.
I did have to replace the coil on that one, but if you have spark it must have a working magneto.

 

[Missourian]

Did you check and adjust the valves yet?

Not yet. It sounds like it wants to start.

 

[skews13]

I'm working on a generator for my folks, and this pull starter is wearing me out.

I found this video where the OP is using a rachet adapter for a breaker bar as a pseudo-clutch to offset the sudden acceleration of the starting motor.



Anyone have any thoughts on this, or better ideas?

Thanks,

MOe

Depends on how good your mechanical skills are, and if you're willing to spend a little money.

Assuming if you have both, here you go.

 

[ozro]

Not yet. It sounds like it wants to start.

That's a good sign.

 

[Missourian]

I see. I never had a small engine that went through a flood, but I did have a little Ford that did. It may not apply to this, but it may. I removed all the spark plugs and put a heater on it for a day.
I did have to replace the coil on that one, but if you have spark it must have a working magneto.

Coil is next. I'm sanding the rust from the magneto right now and cleaning and resetting the coil gap.