Recent content by skippymud

Hi slomo. I believe it has just one main jet. See pics. Plugs are Champion RS14YC

I hear ya, slomo, and have considered the countless variables. Though an 80-100F variation seemed a bit excessive to me on a 782cc engine. The fact that you are saying this is normal, I will sleep much better LOL! Thanks again! - Ken

Good point. I will check that the valves are seating properly

Hi slomo. I am using an Infrared Thermometer. Even if it is not reading the exact temp, the differential is still accurate of course

Hello All 1988 Onan P220G Opposed Twin. S/N unknown. MFR date is stamped on the flyball cover. Electronic ignition. Awesome beast of an engine I got this engine as a POS on Craigslist and rebuilt it from ground-up End result of my build is that CYL 2 runs much hotter than CYL 1 by...

Turned out to be a fuel delivery problem. I rebuilt the Carb and flushed the fuel system and she works. Thanks all! - Ken

Surely starving for fuel. kjonxx, I had checked the fuel cap by loosening and that isn't it. The same BS continues But I've been somewhat lazy in the last week - Argg! I still must check the fuel output from the pump to ensure consistency. As ILEngine states, there is blockage somewhere...

Thanks ILEngine. What timing for this to happen just when the PTO does not engage properly. Oh well "Fuel flow restriction some place" for sure, and I will find it. Will check the output flow from the pump to the carb first to ensure consistency

Hi ILEngine I always appreciate your feedback - Thanks. What is that, the impulse line which drives the diaphragm inside the pump? It's on my left as sitting on this now-POS. I checked it and it has not been messed with and appears to be in very good shape - Still pliable and not rotted or...

Hey All New problem apparently, and possibly related to the original issue of engine dying after PTO is engaged Starting engine on Choke, reduce to highest RPM w/o choke, PTO not engaged, not moving in forward or reverse - Just sitting on it in neutral. Engine runs for a few seconds then...

Hi Bert Parking Brake ON. Stood up and engine continues to run fine so all good there With deck repaired (new shoulder spacer on the Idler Pulley) and fully installed, engage PTO, engine now sputters till it dies. Used to be it would cut power immediately or so it seemed. I played with the PTO...

Hey berts. Thanks. I will check this seat switch and parking brake ordeal tomorrow ILENGINE, I have yet to check out the reverse safety ASSY but will do. I value your theory and thought process Mr Seat Switch is a 4-pin configuration which is new to me. Lots of safety switches on these...

Hey Hammer I hear ya. There is something wrong with the deck which I noticed only today during further inspection. 3/4's of the spacer washer that secures the idler pulley is broken off at the head and causes the ASSY to ride high and probably unstable - Mr Idler wobbles like a(n) SOB. I will...

Hi MM Good idea. Will check these points tomorrow Ken

Hi Hammer Deck installed, started engine, engaged PTO, engine dies PTO engages fine with belt removed Strange though, with PTO engaged and spinning and no belt, I am able to travel in reverse w/o using the override The spindles spin freely I confirmed the belt configuration / routing to be...