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+1 . Clone carbs are terribleUntil you buy legit parts instead of clone stuff this will always be an issue for you
Simmer down there killer. Your first problem is your inconsistant approach to diagnostics, and having multiple erratic symptoms from 3 different cars. The point being your are the issue with your rigs. This thread had been a long story of a one man circle jerk. You've listed every major component as an issue, haven't tested jack shite properly, or in any order that makes sense. I don't give a rats hairy arse what parts you use, clone, genuine or what ever else. Learn how to run through an engine. This should be cake for someone that knows electronics in depth. There's all of 5 moving parts in these engines, the carbs are so basic it sucks, and the coils are tech from 40 years ago. Stop making excuses and learn to do it right, with the right tools in the right order. Makes your life easier and giving advise easier.
ok you replaced the carb with a clone and it works, great, proof of concept for cheap. Now that you see its the carb, (at least that seems to be what you are saying), get a real carb, it will be more reliable and consistent. Chances are your clone carb was the reason it bogged one day and ran "like a chap" the next (inconsistency).** UPDATE **
So I was writing an update last week when a new issue came up but no biggie. These things are temperamental. Anyways I changed out the carburetor on the FG and replaced it with a knockoff 990 carb i bought off ebay and had laying around. At first it was bad. the carb was doing crazy stuff, Idling wildly and when i did get it running it would bog down and cutout and this is with the correct carb settings. So i felt defeated again but i stuck with it. Next day I took it out to run again (same settings) and the thing ran like a champ!!! Matter of fact i cant remember it ever running that great!! I doubt carbs have a breakin period but thats what it seemed like happened like it needed a lil breakin because it ran like a bat outta hell after that. Im at a lost Im not quite sure what happened. i dnt know man these things i cant figure. But it does appear rhat the main issue i was having might have been the carb although i was still experiencing issues when i installed the new one. Its running great now for about a few days. yesterday though it wouldnt start. Changed out spark plug and it started. put that same plug i took out back in today and ran great. Dnt ask me to explain this crap. Im just happy ive got BOTH my FG and my Rampahge running for the most part. I cant expalin the occasional bipolar symptoms i get but im just rolling with it for now. Ive worked all my life troubleshooting and fixing electronic, electromechanical equipment and computers for the most part so I know a lil bit about troubleshooting and using the known to find out what you dnt know and might be the problem might be the most liukely culprit but these 5th scale gas just do not give a constant baseline to start and work with in my experience.
So all the questions above I appreciate
I have SuperBee Kill switch and it does not appear that was the issue. And yes I have 2 ferrite magnets installed on it now. Im using a LiPo Battery BTW.
"Your intermittent issues are quite puzzling." Yeah tell me about it, better yet don't LOL. I know man its puzzling to me to. yes all gaskets are good and filters etc. I did spray around the carb and there was no change signifying a leak. I torque t down with that in mind as i know these engines act as a pump and there should b no leaks or will mess with the fuel air mixture.
How do you manage to accidently buy a cloneThis is the first CLONE carb ive ever had or bought and i bnought it by mistake thinking it was a genuine walbro. So all the carbs ive ever ran are ALL walbro so this is the first knoickoff one i have ran and it running great so far exacept for the initial hiccup. All the issues ive been having previously are all with a genuine Walbro carb installed.
Stfu. Next time you open your mouth and not read the entire thread, I'm gonna drop a world of hurt on your young, arrogant arse.ok you replaced the carb with a clone and it works, great, proof of concept for cheap. Now that you see its the carb, (at least that seems to be what you are saying), get a real carb, it will be more reliable and consistent. Chances are your clone carb was the reason it bogged one day and ran "like a chap" the next (inconsistency).
How do you manage to accidently buy a clone
The walbro carb with the issues was probable because it was sitting collecting on the inside. Also, (i haven't been following this tread super closely, so correct me if wrong) the walbro carb was considerably old. Ethanol plays a damaging role in carbs over time, especially when sitting for extended periods of time.
Yeesh, sorry . Was just trying to emphasize the importance of a genuine carbStfu. Next time you open your mouth and not read the entire thread, I'm gonna drop a world of hurt on your young, arrogant arse.
No, that will come later.......Nice write up Sean! Would make for a good troubleshooting sticky for newbs.
ok you replaced the carb with a clone and it works, great, proof of concept for cheap. Now that you see its the carb, (at least that seems to be what you are saying), get a real carb, it will be more reliable and consistent. Chances are your clone carb was the reason it bogged one day and ran "like a chap" the next (inconsistency).
How do you manage to accidently buy a clone
The walbro carb with the issues was probable because it was sitting collecting on the inside. Also, (i haven't been following this tread super closely, so correct me if wrong) the walbro carb was considerably old. Ethanol plays a damaging role in carbs over time, especially when sitting for extended periods of time.
Spark plug tester i bought off amazon:What type of spark tester are you using? The ones with the light bulbs are pretty much useless, as they don't load the ignition system. Same as checking for spark via the plug out of the head. This is the one I've come to prefer, but currently don't have. Used it a lot when I worked at the machine shop.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00MCWRTOE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_5VVX8K1MRH8WJZ6CBQP7
This model does the same thing but isn't near as nice to use. What I currently use. Not gonna lie, it does the job but totally sucks to use.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0002STSBM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_FZ40CXYARN0CETVHD2HJ
Crank bearings don't typically give issues, and when they do they let you know pretty fast. If and when they do go, you have more issues to worry about then just an inconsistent tune.
There is no point to double checking your carb settings, this is likely half your tuning issues. The integral seats in the carb are very sensitive to deformation, once deformed tuning is a real pain. So bad in fact it's hard to get the carb to tune right.
Starting procedure, you typically pull with choke on till you get a fart from the engine, take choke off and give a few pulls, should really fire up first or second pull.
remember its NOT a primer bulb, it's sole purpose is to purge the air out of the carb, it does not force fuel into the engine. Walbro does have primer systems, but as far as I know they do not use them on the WT series carb.
Your thought of new parts not being right, is wrong. We have seen a few carbs acting wonky, largely all bought from the same place, but typically new parts don't typically screw up. Your issue is the lack of testing your current parts.
Your link doesn't work.Spark plug tester i bought off amazon:
OriGlam Spark Plug Tester, Adjustable Ignition System Coil Tester, Coil-on Plug Ignition Spark Circuit Tester, Autos Diagnostic Test Tool
Yeah i was just saying that be mindful when trying to isolate a problem its better to start off with known good parts (ie new) to help better isolate your problem.
All in all good info. Appreciate it. I might have to message you to get mor detailed on what the internals of the carbs are doing so i can get a better undersdtanding of that. It might help me in the long run. But as of right now BOTH Rampage and FG are running fine just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Here ya go:Your link doesn't work.
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