mistah mofro Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Just a few moments ago I was going to check my timing since when i started it last week ran like dookie and couldnt rev up at all. I then unplugged the coil and tried to crank over the engine but all i got was what sounded like a slight rotation then motor suddenly stopped, tried it a few sec/mins later samething. I then thought my motor got hydrolocked so got a ratchet out so i can turn the motor manually, sure enough the motor spun freely until it got slightly tighter at one point then easy going again. Then when I tried to crank my motor over with my ignition switch it had a in consitent crank with it slowing down and catching up a almost sounding like it was working against itself. I had to stop since its pretty late but can anyone point me in a direction? Can my timing be off by THAT much? Something bent? Cylinderwalls dry? Motor is a rebuilt L24,9mm rods, arp everything, e88 head with msa valve springs, and mikuni 40's, Hoping to grt a better look at it tomorow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirkland1980 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 What's your voltage at the starter while cranking? Or the current? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Yeah, sounds like starter problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistah mofro Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 What's your voltage at the starter while cranking? Or the current? Havent checked yet since i ran out of time, will tonight and get back to you although i did replace the starter recently since my last one took a crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol doc gully Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 did you get it worked out? curious because im having similar problems, which im thinking are the fault of bad 'start' contact in the ignition switch. that would make sense with your intermittency (as well as bad contacts elsewhere). after searching, this is a common problem - does anyone know if this is also an issue that affects the switch in on/run position? i was going to just add a push button start but would replace the switch as well if i should be expecting similar issues for the ignition coil etc. maybe ill just put switches for the whole damn thing haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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