Won't start

[Guest]

The only other thing I can think of is it's not getting fuel for some reason.

Does the fuel bulb stay at least 1/2 full?

You might have a bad carb.

Could also be an air leak. They can cause all sorts of running problems.

 

[CFDchimera]

Yeah I was monitoring the fuel bulb and it's been staying around 3/4 full.

 

[CFDchimera]

As soon as I get home from work I'm gonna do some more trouble shooting. I am leaning toward the lack of fuel delivery sad my culprit.

 

[CFDchimera]

When you say air leak where are common areas to check for them?

 

[Guest]

When you say air leak where are common areas to check for them?

Between the head and engine case.

Between the carb and isolator block and isolator block and engine.

 

[CFDchimera]

Still no start. Should I be contacting Redcat before I start tearing this thing up?

 

[Guest]

I couldn't hurt. Maybe we have all overlooked something.

 

[CFDchimera]

Holy crap I'm excited to report I got it started and it ran for a bit. Here in Chicago it's a little cold to be playing outside, but I'm glad I got it started. WooHoo

 

[mvaughn12]

Congrats!! Did you have to do anything different for it to start?

 

[Guest]

Good to hear...

What was the problem?

 

[CFDchimera]

Honestly I couldn't tell you. I tightened and retightened everything. Opened the fuel tank and let some pressure out. Removed and reinstalled the spark plug. Adjusted the carb just a smidge. But one or two of those things made the difference.

 

[Guest]

Could be both.

It sounds like you need to vent the fuel tank. The vent in the tank cap is inadequate.

 

[Deluge]

For future reference.

A Rough Guide To: Engine Starting Problems