Troubleshooting the Engine (Part 1)

There can be so many problems with the engines. Different people and different engines make varied permutation and combination of problems that can be encountered with them. Here are some of the common problems discussed.

Some times the engine is very cool and stops short after a short run. When the engine is very cool is starts immediately but after some turns at medium speed it if you put brakes or try to run at very slow speed it stops. It may be because it might not be pulling enough gas. This might be an indication of a worn piston sleeve. This may give you a good engine start for about a minute of 45 seconds but stops short after a few turns. Another checking can be required at the flywheel by hand. After it is warmed up and stalling, you should feel considerable resistance as the piston approached TDC. One can try turning the flywheel to check how much compression is left. If one can turn If it can be turned with a finger and runs only for a few seconds and start only when it is cooled then surely piston or the sleeve is to be blamed.

Another reason can be that it might not be sucking enough gas as it has no compression. The engine has to be running and sucking in air to suck the fuel through the carburetor. This is not in proper place as the compression is down.

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