compression

[pens3529]

I replaced my one way bearing...put it back in with cover all tight and sealed...I crank it a few times then all of a sudden I lose compression...take it apart don't see anything wrong so put it all back together...crank it,have compression then all of a sudden again no compression...any idea what it could be??? (87' Warrior)

 

[DeadLastRacing]

Valve sticking open? You pull the vale covers and look in when the compression is gone? You testing it with a compression tester?

 

[pens3529]

no I don't have a compression tester...but I can feel lots of compression when I block the hole with my thumb....didn't check the valves at all...I'm a newbie at this...what would cause the valves to stick??

 

[pens3529]

I can easily hear that nothing else is turning..

 

[beastlywarrior228]

Well the 87 has a decomp too

 

[pens3529]

Well the 87 has a decomp too

no idea what you're telling me here

 

[beastlywarrior228]

Decompression on the head for the pull start

 

[pens3529]

OK?? how do I get the compression back?? sorry I'm new to all this...need more info

 

[pens3529]

Decompression on the head for the pull start

I'm using the elctric starter then I seem to lose compression...not using my pull start

 

[DeadLastRacing]

I'm using the elctric starter then I seem to lose compression...not using my pull start

so it still has the pull starter on it? Maybe your decomp lever is getting flung up and stuck.........but I doubt it.

 

[pens3529]

can you help me locate that lever?

 

[pens3529]

and yes still have the pull start but not installed cuz I keep taking cover off

 

[Mathius]

and yes still have the pull start but not installed cuz I keep taking cover off

Your Decomp switch is on the exhaust side valve cover, follow up from where the exhaust port is.. It's just an on/off switch look'n thing.

Take it off (3 allen screws).. Check the spring, and function.. It could be mess'n you up?

 

[pens3529]

Your Decomp switch is on the exhaust side valve cover, follow up from where the exhaust port is.. It's just an on/off switch look'n thing.

Take it off (3 allen screws).. Check the spring, and function.. It could be mess'n you up?

OK I will see what I can find

 

[duneracerweston]

also may want to set the valves while your there. get a feeler gauge and set it as stated in the manual. its easy

 

[pens3529]

got lots of compression now..thanks for the help.....but made a rookie mistake. forgot to put the spacer back in so the stator was coming loose

 

[pens3529]

now all of a sudden I don't have spark anymore...any idea what it could be or where do you start to find what the issue is??