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A gas engine will have spark-plugs connected to a distributor. As to getting it running, I remember my grandfather finding an old Indian motorcycle in a shed. He ran kerosene into the spark plug holes and let it sit for about a week, then he cleaned up the plugs, changed the oil and filters, blew out the carburator and sprayed carb cleaner all over it, then he put me to work kicking it for HOURS until it finally started (about 1:00 AM (the neighbors were just thrilled)) First, he'd check for spark by pulling out each plug and laying it against the block. I'd kick, and then he'd look to see if there was a spark on the plug. There's a starting adjustment for every carburator from which fine adjustments can be made. For the Z-134 engine you screw in the idle air all the way, then open it up about one turn. Then set the main jet to the closed position (not tight!) and open it back up about one and one quarter turn. Then he'd spray starter fluid into the carb. if the engine ran while spraying the fluid, about a squirt every three seconds, then it was a fuel problem. Once it's running, set the idle to about 450 to 500 rpm, then open the idle air until it just begins to run smoothly, finally, adjust the main jet to where you can accellerate smoothly. It's all a matter of checking for spark, fuel, and air. I have no earthly idea how to get a diesel started. that's why I have a gas model. TOM
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