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Workshop => Engine and Bottom End => Topic started by: christph on September 01, 2013, 08:48:15 PM

Title: Sputtering Problem (not the carburetor)
Post by: christph on September 01, 2013, 08:48:15 PM
I've got an occasional sputtering problem and I'm pretty sure it is not the carburetor.  I think the jetting is spot-on or near spot-on but it occasionally sputters like it is too rich, especially if I'm out of the power band or not in the ideal gear.  I've checked the spark plug and it looks fine.  It almost seems like a problem with the ignition but I'm not sure where it originates, i.e., the coil, CDI, etc.  Any advice is appreciated.
Title: Sputtering Problem (not the carburetor)
Post by: fearlessfred on September 01, 2013, 10:51:40 PM
does fuel ever come out of the overflow  when sitting still
Title: Sputtering Problem (not the carburetor)
Post by: Bigred on September 01, 2013, 10:52:19 PM
Try another cdi box if ya got me. Check all connections for corrosion and that there tight. Check grounds make sure there tight and look for frayed or melted wires and make sure gas cap hose is no blocked
Title: Sputtering Problem (not the carburetor)
Post by: christph on September 02, 2013, 02:57:50 PM
Quote from: fearlessfred;10708
does fuel ever come out of the overflow  when sitting still

No, I think the carburetor is fine.  I'm leaning towards an electrical problem.  I'll go through all the connections and see if that works.
Title: Sputtering Problem (not the carburetor)
Post by: Pumashine on September 02, 2013, 03:46:28 PM
If its a corroded connection it  can be cleaned up. You cannot test the CDI but you can check the resistance of the stator with  an ohm meter to see if its within tolerance. You mat be not getting a hot enough spark. The plug may look OK but make sure your plug gap is correct.
Title: Sputtering Problem (not the carburetor)
Post by: jcs003 on September 02, 2013, 03:56:27 PM
its probably your coil.

john
Title: Sputtering Problem (not the carburetor)
Post by: C-Leigh Racing on September 02, 2013, 04:10:27 PM
Plug gap set at 0.018 to 0.020 ??? & dont use a resistor plug.
Neil
Title: Sputtering Problem (not the carburetor)
Post by: C-Leigh Racing on September 02, 2013, 04:10:49 PM
Plug gap set at 0.018 to 0.020 ??? & dont use a resistor plug.
Neil