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05-19-2005 17:57:10




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Have a 2n with a bad engine. Had it overhauled maybe 10 or 12 years ago and probably put 20 or 25 hrs on it a year. I have been told that leaded fuel was a lubricant for the valves- wonder if this could have any effect on engine??? also everytime this engine was started for about the last four years it has been started using starter fluid-- wonder what that might have caused. Any thoughts would be appreciated. a-link

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KCM

05-20-2005 06:29:20




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 Re: bad engine in reply to a-link, 05-19-2005 17:57:10  
Using starting fluid is not normal, especially with so few hours on the overhaul. Sounds to my like low compression, especially if it runs okay after starting. Check the compression as suggested by Mike S. You could have a blown head gasket (caused by a loose cylinder head or warped head or block) which is losing compression, or in the worst case a bad overhaul job. Once in a while you may get a case where there is low compression due to dry cylinders because of non-use, but this should not happen every time you start it.

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Mike S

05-19-2005 18:40:07




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 Re: bad engine in reply to a-link, 05-19-2005 17:57:10  
I would doubt that the engine is bad unless it was not rebuilt correctly. Unleaded fuel will not hurt them. Lead was actually an additive to increase octane for higher compression engines which these ain't. Using starting fluid to excess can cause a problem. Just a whiff usually will not. But if you had to crank it using starting fluid, I would say you had other problems that should have been addressed rather than relying on an easy fix. I have used it in a pinch, but I would rather find out why I needed it and fix that problem. Before you go spending some money, do a compression check, both dry and wet on the engine. Check fuel flow and timing and spark. Was the carb rebuilt? Has it had old fuel sit in it and gum it up? But first, get a manual, like an IT one and read it.
Good luck.

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