Starting snowmobile engine in gocart

farm boy00 · May 12, 2016

First thing. Ik this isn't a tractor but you guys are smart.

Ok so got a gocart from a good family friend and it sat for half of this winter cause he was too busy(only reason why I took it) and can't get it to start. Had it to fire a tiny bit off staying fluid but still can't get it going. Replaced one cracked spark plug and then lost all fire. Wired the key switch wires to delete the key switch replaced gas tank and lines. You guys got any ideas

flyerdan · May 12, 2016

The main jet is clogged up from corn gas residue. Just came in from cleaning out a Predator carb on the tiller that sat too long. I used a sewing needle to get a passage started then a tip cleaner for an OA torch. Fired right up afterwards.

CobyRupert · May 12, 2016

Does it have spark?
Is it getting gas?

farm boy00 · May 12, 2016

flyerdan said:
The main jet is clogged up from corn gas residue. Just came in from cleaning out a Predator carb on the tiller that sat too long. I used a sewing needle to get a passage started then a tip cleaner for an OA torch. Fired right up afterwards.

I'm not familiar with any that

farm boy00 · May 12, 2016

CobyRupert said:
Does it have spark?
Is it getting gas?

Was getting spark but can't test for sure cause I lost my spark tester but will check when it gets dark

5030 · May 12, 2016

Grab a hold of the spark plug head and crank it over.... You'll know right away if it has a spark.............

farm boy00 · May 12, 2016

5030 said:
Grab a hold of the spark plug head and crank it over.... You'll know right away if it has a spark.............

Um yea I'll have my twin do that. I'll pass

MossRoad · May 12, 2016

farm boy00 said:
I'm not familiar with any that

Sounds like you will be by the time you're done.

PILOON · May 12, 2016

5030 said:
Grab a hold of the spark plug head and crank it over.... You'll know right away if it has a spark.............

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LOL, beat me to that remark!

Clint S · May 12, 2016

Dude, just set the plug next to a bolt or something and pull it over. If it has spark you will see it. You don't need a tester. Those engines are famous for crank seals going bad. You can pull and pull, have spark and gas , but it still won't start........