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Oct 17, 2012 #1
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twinfords
i have a customers Coleman generator with Briggs 6hp engine OHV 120342-0137-E2, has only 60 psi, it is back firing through carb with flames sometime, i had it started for like 2 minutes, i have checked flywheel key, cleaned gapped plug, rebuilt carb, check coil and gapped. checked OHV they seem ok, what next??
Oct 17, 2012 #2
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tuffnell
Low compression can be the result of incorrect valve stem clearances (valve lash).
One or both of the valves may not be closing completely.
Oct 18, 2012 #3
EngineMan
CHECK THE EXHAUST VALVE..
Oct 18, 2012 #4
T
tybilly
how can ya use compression numbers on an easy start cam?
Oct 18, 2012 #5
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chance123
CHECK THE EXHAUST VALVE..
Typo? Surely you meant the "intake" valve since its flaming out the carb
Oct 18, 2012 #6
EngineMan
Typo? Surely you meant the "intake" valve since its flaming out the carb
Yes you are right should be intake valve, old age don't come alone..:ashamed:
Oct 18, 2012 #7
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chance123
Yes you are right should be intake valve, old age don't come alone..:ashamed:
LOL I know. Old timers disease along with CRS can be difficult at times.
Oct 18, 2012 #8
EngineMan
Ya and when am gone, I hope someone will remember to cut the grass above me...!
Oct 18, 2012 #9
C
chance123
Ya and when am gone, I hope someone will remember to cut the grass above me...!
LOL (Damn near fell on the floor)