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Won’t start

Hello.
Faulty head gasket, replaced the head gasket. Head machined. Won't run on forklift gas. Will run on ether. Engine is a Continental 6 cyl. ( side valve)
Replaced Impco model J and won't start. Tested the model J and it operates if low suction is applied on its outlet with no connection on the inlet. When I connect 100 psi air on the inlet I am unable to use low suction on the outlet to get it to operate!?
Any ideas / help would be greatly appreciated. Regards
  • Posted 23 Dec 2024 15:14
  • By Tim_Allen
  • joined 23 Dec'24 - 2 messages
  • Queensland, Australia
Alleycat
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Thank you for your reply. Currently waiting on delivery of a compression tester. Fuel lock bypassed for testing and definite vacuum when cranking and placing hand over carburettor intake.
Will update asap. Regards.
  • Posted 25 Dec 2024 06:30
  • By Tim_Allen
  • joined 23 Dec'24 - 2 messages
  • Queensland, Australia
Alleycat
Sounds like you're not getting vacuum to draw the propane into the carberator. Did you check the compression after you did the head gasket just to make sure you have correct compression. Also when cranking if you put your hand over the carberator hole do you feel it trying to draw on your hand if not l would think that your not getting vacuum. Does it have electric fuel lock or vacuum. Also check make sure governed plate is not stuck closed.and that the carberator diaphragm is not stuck down in the carberator.
  • Posted 24 Dec 2024 10:36
  • By Scott_
  • joined 16 May'21 - 306 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Scott

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