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BS dies when warm

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Brad

04-11-2004 06:04:59




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I've got a tiller with a B&S engine. It starts right up when cold, and runs for about 15-20 minutes just fine, but then it starts sputtering like the choke has been set. It soon dies, and will not start until it cools down. There is a strong odor of gas like it is flooded when I try to retart it.

I've checked the fuel cap, and I can blow through the vent, so I assume that it's ok.

Got any ideas of what to check, and how to check it?

Thanks in advance for your help!!
Brad

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txblu

04-12-2004 05:59:16




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 Re: BS dies when warm in reply to Brad, 04-11-2004 06:04:59  
The magneto will do just that. As it gets hot it opens up and closes back. The wiring open ckts, but I have never dissected one to see exactly what causes it. It's a problem coils have.

The only other thing I can think of is fuel starvation caused by the fuel tank developing a vacuum. Is your fuel tank cap vent venting?

Best test is to take the air cleaner off, and sit by it (with your beverage of choice), with a can of starting fluid in your other hand. When It starts to die, hit it with a smack of fluid right in the carb inlet. If nothing happens, go get yourself another magneto.

The gap to the flywheel depends on the model, but I have used a grocery sack for every engine I have worked on to set the gap. Just position the magnets right under the magneto metal core ends with one layer of grocery sack between them and loosen the magneto mounting bolts. The mag will be sucked to the magnets on the flywheel. Bolt her down and slide the paper out. Don't forget to connect any accessory wiring to the mag. Gap is on the order of .005.

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lee

04-11-2004 08:44:59




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 Re: BS dies when warm in reply to Brad, 04-11-2004 06:04:59  
Check for good spark after it dies. If no spark
it may be a thermal problem with coil or condenser. If good spark, clean the carb.



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David

04-12-2004 14:22:46




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 Re: Re: BS dies when warm in reply to lee, 04-11-2004 08:44:59  
There you go. Wished I would have said that. Simple and effective.
David



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