Reply To: What am I doing wrong guys?

[aquasonic]

40 Foot-Pounds is at the high end for torque on that motor, so don’t exceed that, or the tapered flywheel keyway may spread and you will be needing another flywheel. The proper torque will seat the flywheel properly as long as the keyway is good. If the keyway is spread, then the flywheel will sit too low and scrape the coil tops, etc.

I guess its time to run some diagnostics. Check for spark on both plugs. Check the points gap again. Check for fuel supply issues in the entire fuel supply system. I believe those tanks have a sintered tank filter that clogs up easily, and especially if old fuel mix was left in there for years. You didn’t mention the high speed needle. What setting are you starting it out at? How about the compression, have you tested it?

I have heard of floats being installed upside down. I haven’t experienced that, but I know it will prevent a motor from running right.

Check the simple basics first: Fuel, Spark, Compression, Air

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