John deere edger E35 kawaski motor fa130d spark is good. if i put starter fluid in it will NOT fire. Tried a new spark plug and more starter fluid. Engine won't fire
You have spark and fuel, that leaves compression and timing.
To test compression remove spark plug, place thumb or finger tightly over spark plug hole and pull starter cord. If your finger is pushed off the hole with pffft sound then likely compression is sufficient.
If no compression then likely a valve is stuck or a valve guide has moved out of place. Was it ran out of oil? If yes the engine rod may have snapped.
Timing will only be wrong if the flywheel key has sheared. To check timing requires a special tool or removal of the cylinder head. It's a simple flat head engine so not a difficult task to remove head and the gasket is reusable. Or just remove flywheel cover and flywheel and do a visual inspection of the key.
You have spark and fuel, that leaves compression and timing.
To test compression remove spark plug, place thumb or finger tightly over spark plug hole and pull starter cord. If your finger is pushed off the hole with pffft sound then likely compression is sufficient.
If no compression then likely a valve is stuck or a valve guide has moved out of place. Was it ran out of oil? If yes the engine rod may have snapped.
Timing will only be wrong if the flywheel key has sheared. To check timing requires a special tool or removal of the cylinder head. It's a simple flat head engine so not a difficult task to remove head and the gasket is reusable. Or just remove flywheel cover and flywheel and do a visual inspection of the key.You have spark and fuel, that leaves compression and timing.
To test compression remove spark plug, place thumb or finger tightly over spark plug hole and pull starter cord. If your finger is pushed off the hole with pffft sound then likely compression is sufficient.
If no compression then likely a valve is stuck or a valve guide has moved out of place. Was it ran out of oil? If yes the engine rod may have snapped.
Timing will only be wrong if the flywheel key has sheared. To check timing requires a special tool or removal of the cylinder head. It's a simple flat head engine so not a difficult task to remove head and the gasket is reusable. Or just remove flywheel cover and flywheel and do a visual inspection of the key.
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You have spark and fuel, that leaves compression and timing.
To test compression remove spark plug, place thumb or finger tightly over spark plug hole and pull starter cord. If your finger is pushed off the hole with pffft sound then likely compression is sufficient.
If no compression then likely a valve is stuck or a valve guide has moved out of place. Was it ran out of oil? If yes the engine rod may have snapped.
Timing will only be wrong if the flywheel key has sheared. To check timing requires a special tool or removal of the cylinder head. It's a simple flat head engine so not a difficult task to remove head and the gasket is reusable. Or just remove flywheel cover and flywheel and do a visual inspection of the key.
You have spark and fuel, that leaves compression and timing.
To test compression remove spark plug, place thumb or finger tightly over spark plug hole and pull starter cord. If your finger is pushed off the hole with pffft sound then likely compression is sufficient.
If no compression then likely a valve is stuck or a valve guide has moved out of place. Was it ran out of oil? If yes the engine rod may have snapped.
Timing will only be wrong if the flywheel key has sheared. To check timing requires a special tool or removal of the cylinder head. It's a simple flat head engine so not a difficult task to remove head and the gasket is reusable. Or just remove flywheel cover and flywheel and do a visual inspection of the key.