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by FoxUk
Fri May 29, 2015 7:03 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Running problems after rebuild
Replies: 20
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Re: Running problems after rebuild

headdownarseup wrote:Yeah sorry Paul
We're getting carried away here
:lol:
jon
No problem. Very entertaining. I've got the tank soaking in cauestic soda now so will try the seagull again at the weekend


Paul
by FoxUk
Tue May 26, 2015 12:49 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Running problems after rebuild
Replies: 20
Views: 33378

Re: Running problems after rebuild

Calmac Ferries! HaHa... I thought it was just me. The other year they nearly run me down in the sound of Kerrera so I got myself a VHF radio license (T136325).

The extra fuel tanks are when I get the courage to go for the outer Hebrides or maybe even St. Kilda! one day.

Paul
by FoxUk
Tue May 26, 2015 11:39 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Running problems after rebuild
Replies: 20
Views: 33378

Re: Running problems after rebuild

Thank you for all your replies...

I believe the problem has been solved. It looks to be a combination of a dirty fuel tank and the carb being loose around the stub fitting. The collar uses a slot screw (old and rusty) which I found I could just tighten it a little more before it started to break up ...
by FoxUk
Mon May 25, 2015 1:38 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Running problems after rebuild
Replies: 20
Views: 33378

Re: Running problems after rebuild

Hello... thanks for your replies.

There is fuel coming out of the tap but it's more like a dribble than a full flow. I wasn't sure if this was normal. However your comments have got me thinking... I guess if there isn't enough fuel getting to the carb, once the engine dies I could unscrew the carb ...
by FoxUk
Mon May 25, 2015 1:02 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Running problems after rebuild
Replies: 20
Views: 33378

Re: Running problems after rebuild

Hi... These are some pics with the engine in bits so you can see what parts I used.

The spark looks good even after the engine stops. I think the (going by how the original engine ran) engine never gets up to full power although at the weekend I did get it pushing my kayak in the local loch for ...
by FoxUk
Mon May 25, 2015 12:02 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Running problems after rebuild
Replies: 20
Views: 33378

Running problems after rebuild

Over the winter I bought another spares featherlight and using this one with my working one stripped both down and took the best parts from the two.

I clean every part and replaced stuff like piston rings and gaskets and made one good engine! However I use the word 'good' loosely :)

The nice new ...