Dear all,
I've just bought for $20 a broken GMC 2-stroke generator. I thought it would have been an easy fix but it was not.
The unit looks brand new but it won't start. The previous owner told me it died while it was running and it never started again.
I've already carried out the following tests:
- Compression: ok
- Spark: weak but there is spark ( spark plug has also been replaced)
- Fuel filters: all ok and petrol gets to the carby and to the spark plug
- Replaced old fuel
- Air filter: like new
- Checked carby (inlet needle, jets, float). The carby looks brand new. No gum, no nothing.
After these preliminary tests, I put a few drops of petrol into the cylinder and I tried to start the engine again. Nothing, just a very weak attempt to kick in and a tiny little bit of smog, but not a proper start.
Although there is a (weak) spark I have the feeling that there is something wrong with the coil.
Do you have any other suggestion? I don't really wont to trash an engine in near new condition.
Do you think it is worth trying to fix it?
All suggestions are welcome.
