Hello, I have started this engine and it isn't running right.
I took a video of it, but it is 40Mb.

Exhaust is emitting not blue or black smoke but white puffs of smoke.
Spitting through the carby at times.
Vibrating due to running out of balance.

After assessing it, changing valve clearances, I have pulled it down again and removed the decompressor completely.
I have it all back together and sealed up again.
I wiil try it again today.
There is quite a bit of compression when starting it now, but not unreasonable.
Like starting a Victa power torque with the decompressor blocked off with a spark plug.
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If the engine runs well, I will order a new camshaft and fan.
Some spark plug specs for this engine: Champion RC12YC, BS part no. 499608, clearance .020


Last edited by mark electric; 27/09/14 04:02 PM.
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