gazer Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I've tried everything to start the engine and nothing seems to work. By the looks of it the engine keeps flooding can any one help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_TDi Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 You've tried everything.... What have you tried? The engine will only flood by pressing the primer bulb too many times. If you remove the spark plug and put the cap back on are you getting a strong spark when you put the cord? Have you tried reverting the carb back to standard settings? When was the engine last running? any issues? any changes/mods since you last ran? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC1Gary Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Take the plug out leave it over night, put a new plug in and try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazer Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 I primer bulb it till the flue is in there. It was ran yesterday working fine all day had the new spark put in at the same time broke the last one lol. Ran fine till all day I was about go go home it tried to start then it did for 1sec then never since then. Carb has been reset to see if that worked and nothing just seems to flood no matter wat I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baorevo Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 It may be The spark plug again have y ou tried another ? Y ou should Start with The easy options first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trooper Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 The engine will only flood by pressing the primer bulb too many times. Not true, an engine can flood by pulling the starter too many times if it isn't starting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazer Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 I'm going a new spark to see wat that dose I've rebuilt the engine and carb and got nothing I've heard that the spark plug may not be sparking in the engine even tho u have a spark when u test it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazer Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 Wat spark plug can I put in other then the standard one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter2117 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Not true, an engine can flood by pulling the starter too many times if it isn't starting. Agree Pressing the bulb will only prime the carb not engine. Back on topic tho, as mentioned above check if you have spark on the spark plug before screwing it in the head. If not it might be one of 5 things: 1. spark plug dead 2 spark plug cap 3 the wire going from coil to spark plug 4 coil pack 5 gap between fly wheel and coil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter2117 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Wat spark plug can I put in other then the standard one NGK cmr7h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazer Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 1 spark plug dead. ive got spark whewn i test it 2 spark plug cap. seems to work coz ive got spark 3 the wire going from coil to spark plug 4 coil pack. seems to work coz ive got spark 5 gap between fly wheel and coil. gap is set at 0.3mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter2117 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 1 spark plug dead. ive got spark whewn i test it 2 spark plug cap. seems to work coz ive got spark 3 the wire going from coil to spark plug 4 coil pack. seems to work coz ive got spark 5 gap between fly wheel and coil. gap is set at 0.3mm So as you have a spark we can eliminate point 2 - 4 just put a new spark plug in and see what happens (always carry spare spark plugs), if no luck set the gap between coil and fly wheel. I know you said it is set, but it doesnt hurt to reset. Just out of curiosity what carb do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazer Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 i have the wt 668 carb. ive reset the gap loads of times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter2117 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Check for air leeks between insulator block engine and carb. How much fuel did the carb see? Asking as it might be the diaphram which regulates the fuel flow. If you took the carb apart make sure that the washers at the bottom of the carb were put in in correct way as they act as fuel pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazer Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 i got the carb 2nd hand. ive put about 8 tanks of petrol thought it. think there is a bit of leak from the insulator block just had a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter2117 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I see.... Its only a bit odd that it was working fine the other day Change the gaskets and you should be good to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazer Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 was thikng of doing that as well. but ive just got this as well http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/hpi-baja-engine-/271189012989?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=snPuRvxEU%252FOrEsYyfe0qGIwWcpU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter2117 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 From pics looks like a good buy but you never know if it runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazer Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 risk im willing to take atm just cant get my head round y its not starting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazer Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 looks like ive got a prt missing out of the carb thinks its the float wat hoops onto the spring loaded arm . ive never seen it in there.might be the cause y there is so much pertol in the engine and floods no matter wat i do to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazer Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctruckz Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) i had exactly same prob with my FG. I tried everything including: New Carb/Coil/Spark Plug/Fuel Tank etc.. The problem i was having is it would start no problems at beginning of a bash, but after the 1st run, id kill engine & have a smoke break or whatever (as ya do) then 5mins later id try to fire the puppy up...nothing, would keep trying & trying to the point where it would flood. Anyway after a few weeks of this & alot of head banging/tool throwing & dummy spitting actions, it was summit as simple.... as the tuning! I had my idle way too low, as soon i turned the idle screw in just a little, it now fires up with no problems, so im guessing because i had the idle set too low, & when the engine was warm & i was trying to start it there just wasnt enough fuel getting through to kick it in. What got me onto the idle screw was before i sussed this, to start it id have to give a little throttle at same time as pulling the pullstart so it told me that there wasnt enough fuel getting through when trying to start it unless i opened up the throttle a little. So i just gave the idle screw a few turns in & boom... no problems since, worth a shot dude Also to un-flood your engine... Take spark plug out, flip ya car upside down & then pull the pull start a few times, a lil tip here is put a cloth over the head or summit or you WILL get splattered with fuel! also makes it much easier if you got someone to hold the car upside down for ya as trying to hold it upside down ya self & pull the pullstart at same time = epic fail! Edited April 23, 2013 by rctruckz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazer Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 engine for sale now 26cc. im goimg to buy a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolbaja Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 have you tried ,take plug out,put bit fuel down plug hole,refit spark plug then try to start engine if it goes for a little ,then stops,means engine itself fine,can burn fuel need to work back from inlet manifold or you can try a sqeeze bottle,add fuel,and remove air filter spray petrol mist into carb hole,then pull start,if goes for a bit ,then your new fuel mist is getting to piston,and burning if engine still dead,not burning your added fuel mist,then you have to strip engine down as got gasket failure ,or piston ring worn,low compression,or bearing/crank seals leaking but if it does go,then fuel in tank maybe bad,or fuel lines bad,or carb faulty,blocked jets my 23cc was going the same way,had spark,little compression,but not burn fuel mist so now 29cc topend,new gaskets,back from the dead, if you do get a new engine,you can strip down the old one,check head gasket,bearing seals i am lucky to have access to 3 bajas,so i swop parts around ,find the fault get a baja thats running sweet,then add bits ,one at a time ,to see when baja wont start i also had spark plugs that sparked,but not run engine,turn out to be clone/cheap plugs got decent plugs ,dearer but fixed the baja engine you should watch fast team eddy youtube vids,on strip and rebuild baja engine thats what i did,found it simple then to fit 29cc kit on my 23cc block piston ring ends face the carb,inlet manifold ,if no arrow or dot on piston,they face the exhaust port if remove exhaust,and lower piston down the barrel,you should not see the piston ring end gaps, as piston would be fitted backwards,good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shem Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Hi i really new to that i have rc of mine frind what need new or rebuild engine so i bay brand new cy 23cc engine new carb after fiting car start for about 5min then day and newer start again carb is on starting setings L 1,25 1,5 a geting spurk fuel going through mixing 1 to 25 please helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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