POOPS AND POPS AND DIES

[Fish]

Why would you buy a new carb, when you already "swapped" one from a good running engine? Yeah we here are glad to try and help folks, but if they are just trying to get us to jump through hoops..... Well.......

Sorry, I have been helping folks online for 15 years, and have seen a lot of bored folks.... I apologize in advance if I am wrong, I would hope that I am....

I still am trying to help you and save you some money..........

 

[Fish]

I mean, we are not working on the "Space Shuttle" here, with the correct dialog, we should be able to figure things out.

 

[BONDOBILL]

Yeah, it is that little doohickey at the bottom of the carb, and if your voltage drops too low, could explain your problem, especially since I saw somewhere that your battery was to low to try and restart. Or did I misread that?

A New battery is coming, and No you did not misread my statement. I had No idea that a Low battery affected the fuel Doohickey at the fuel bowl like that..? Once I started the unit the Voltage meter reads a very good charge, I figured that would be sufficient for any Electrical needs being it runs basically on the Magneto...?? Guess I was wrong..! I really do appreciate all your input.

 

[BONDOBILL]

From what you say my next step would be either a partially sheared flywheel key, does not have to be much, and then look at the valve clearances.

Ordered a New Carb, but I'm going to change the Flywheel Key as you suggested anyway.
Thanks for the Info.

 

[BONDOBILL]

Sounds like a new battery may be in order anyway, you should also read the charging voltage while running, wasting money on a new carb, is just that, a "waste".

I wasn't going to Replace the carb yet, I was going to try a rebuild kit, but a very good friend insisted they buy me a New Carb so to get it back to working condition quickly, What would you do..?? ( By the way, I Cut that "Friends Grass for free for years). At $150.00 I couldn't afford that price.

 

[gfp55]

Motor seems to run decent, then it starts popping slightly, but when I put a Load on the engine ( like engaging the Mower deck) it starts popping/ sputtering harder. then smooths out and runs OK until I hit a patch of Grass about 4 or 5 inches tall then it starts sputtering until clear of that grass. If I continue into that deep grass engine will sputter and die. I Put another carb from a good running engine on mine and it performs exactly the same way. Cleaned and regapped Spark plug, Clean Air Filter, New Inline fuel filter, Fuel Bowl Clean, No Fuel restrictions. Governor tries to keep engine RPM up but still Sputters and dies under a Load. Disengage Mower deck still sputters somewhat but stays running. Why would engaging Mower deck effect engine performance unless it's just the Load on the engine.?? Bad Coil...? Engine timing..? I feel pretty confident it's Not a Fuel or Carburetor problem. HELP...!!!!!! I'm running out of excuses..! This Mower has been Well cared for by Me for 14 years, absolutely No abuse.

So do you have access to another engine like yours? You said you put another carb from a good running engine and it performs the same.

 

[BONDOBILL]

Why would you buy a new carb, when you already "swapped" one from a good running engine? Yeah we here are glad to try and help folks, but if they are just trying to get us to jump through hoops..... Well.......

Sorry, I have been helping folks online for 15 years, and have seen a lot of bored folks.... I apologize in advance if I am wrong, I would hope that I am....

I still am trying to help you and save you some money..........

OUCH..!!! A Miscommunication of words apparently here.? Bored..? Jump through Hoops..? I'm afraid you've misjudged me sir, I would never insult anyone I was asking for help from. I had to return the Carb I borrowed to try it on my engine. I was suggested to try a new Needle and Seat etc but as I said a Good friend insisted buying me a New Carb, how could I refuse? I am still going to change out the Flywheel key just because, That I could afford at $3.00. I'm 72 years old and on disability for 2 heart attacks and three Strokes and very limited on physical activity due to my strokes, so I'm trying to eliminated the hard work as much as possible.

 

[Fish]

Well, if you tried a good running carb, why would the carb even be still in the discussion?

 

[BONDOBILL]

Why would you buy a new carb, when you already "swapped" one from a good running engine? Yeah we here are glad to try and help folks, but if they are just trying to get us to jump through hoops..... Well.......

Sorry, I have been helping folks online for 15 years, and have seen a lot of bored folks.... I apologize in advance if I am wrong, I would hope that I am....

I still am trying to help you and save you some money..........

Seems I rubbed someone the wrong way here, guess I'll look for another Forum.

 

[gfp55]

Sounds like a new battery may be in order anyway, you should also read the charging voltage while running, wasting money on a new carb, is just that, a "waste".

Sorry, we guys here just have to go on the info that you folks provide...........

Why would you buy a new carb, when you already "swapped" one from a good running engine? Yeah we here are glad to try and help folks, but if they are just trying to get us to jump through hoops..... Well.......

Sorry, I have been helping folks online for 15 years, and have seen a lot of bored folks.... I apologize in advance if I am wrong, I would hope that I am....

I still am trying to help you and save you some money..........

I mean, we are not working on the "Space Shuttle" here, with the correct dialog, we should be able to figure things out.

fish are you trying to make people mad? If you insult people no one will listen to you. Treat people the way you want to be treated.