Opinions needed: Drill starting a small engine.

[ozro]

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

Keep at it my friend, you will get it. Sometimes you just have to be stubborn about it.

 

[White 6]

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

My grandmother had one of those, that I mowed her grass with, when visiting. That wind up, crank actually worked pretty good.

 

[ozro]

Hey....Mr Missourian.
I was just speaking with someone who did recently have a small engine generator go through a flood.
He said he futzed around for almost a whole day before discovering that the low oil sensor was the issue. Apparently they aren't made to get wet-who knew?
Anyway just trying to help.

 

[Rambunctious]

Done all that.

Check your fuel supply... the lines... fuel valve and filter... look for any clogs also make sure your oil level is perfect and you are on flat ground... make sure your choke is engage and check out the ignition... if you suspect low compression then its time to open it up and check the internal components...
That's when I buy a new one....

 

[evenflow1969]

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

If rust in coil that is likely the culprit. While getting ready some spark likely not enough spark for ignition. That coil multiples spark many fold. Unfortunately if rust got in coil it likely got into piston and cylinder. If the case it would be much harder for motor to turn over. Likely have to remove rust on piston and cylinder also. This likely spread into all wires. You have your work cut out for you.

 

[progressive hunter]

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

those are making a comeback

my small stihl tiller has one on it along with some small chainsaws,,

you pull the cord a cpl times untill proper tensions builds up and it releases the spring and starts the motor

 

[1srelluc]

My grandmother had one of those, that I mowed her grass with, when visiting. That wind up, crank actually worked pretty good.

Till that clock like spring broke.

 

[White 6]

Till that clock like spring broke.

Not her prob. Gave lawn mower to her brother, my uncle, after selling lawn mower and moving. I never heard or had the problem, as I never mowed his grass.

 

[Tumblin Tumbleweed]

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

Any electric start option for the motor? If not, you might be kinda screwed. Can the crank bulkhead be replaced with an electric one? Just tossing out ideas.

 

[Grumblenuts]

A drill helps at times to help diagnose spark, fuel flow, compression issues. Only for starting when desperate. Given good spark, check for a blocked exhaust port, sticky float, fuel and air leaks.

 

[Mac-7]

Been awhile.

If it has spark then I would look at fuel again

 

[Mac-7]

If it has spark then I would look at fuel again

If it has spark I spray Quick Start into the carb and they almost always run

Then I keep spraying and often clears all the bad fuel out of the system and they run with spraying ether

 

[Missourian]

Got 'er up and running.

Can confirm the breaker bar racheting adapter works as a diagnostic/repair electric starter.

Bought a ⅜ from Amazon for $13.

 

[Grumblenuts]

I have a battery powered pallet jack type lift that I pulled out of their dumpster decades ago. Used it a few times before it started having issues and it's just been in the way, collecting dust since. Quite a trip hazard actually. Well, of course it doesn't work at all now that I've finally found a good use for it.

I'm very good with electrical stuff, but it's had me scratching my head for days. Plus it's too damn cold out for Fall. Okay, rant over.. Back to wrenching wrists doing stupid things with electric drills..