vmen84 61 #1 Posted October 2, 2016 I have a question about my wheelhorse B 100 I went to start up today so I could mow the yard at first it Turned over but it wouldn't start up. I let it set because I thought it was flooded I came back tried starting it up again and it wouldn't turn over at all so I took the key out and I'm letting it set for now because I'm not sure what the problem is. I previously had a problem with the float fix that it worked find about two weeks ago when I last mowed the yard. I should probably mention when I started up a last time it sounded like not the thud but it was not turning over smoothly if that makes sense and now it won't start. I also have seafoam as it was suggested last time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
608KEB 796 #2 Posted October 2, 2016 Check the sparkplug for spark, make sure fuel pump is working. Check the points. Make sure the gap between them is clean. You need good contact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vmen84 61 #3 Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) ok ill do that ill have to figure out what I'm looking for also what I'm i looking for when looking at the spark plug ? Edited October 2, 2016 by vmen84 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,287 #4 Posted October 2, 2016 I hate to suggest this, but with what you are saying, you might as well check it out. You may have a broken piston rod. When you pull out the spark plug (if the engine does not crank) take off the drive belt. Look down in the hole and turn the engine pulley, you should see the piston move up and down...if you see it not moving, you broke the rod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vmen84 61 #5 Posted October 2, 2016 ill do that and see what happens 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,220 #6 Posted October 2, 2016 If I recall correctly you were having fuel related problems a month or so back; what has been done to correct this? If it is flooding too much you may be "hydraulicing" the cylinder (so much non-compressible fluid in the cylinder that the piston can't make a full cycle). Check your spark plug to see if it is wet and smells like gas. Also, if this is the case you need to change the oil because some of that gas will leak past the rings and dilute the oil. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,342 #7 Posted October 2, 2016 1 hour ago, stevasaurus said: I hate to suggest this, but with what you are saying, you might as well check it out. You may have a broken piston rod. When you pull out the spark plug (if the engine does not crank) take off the drive belt. Look down in the hole and turn the engine pulley, you should see the piston move up and down...if you see it not moving, you broke the rod. On a K241, you can't see the piston from the spark plug hole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vmen84 61 #8 Posted October 2, 2016 45 minutes ago, 953 nut said: If I recall correctly you were having fuel related problems a month or so back; what has been done to correct this? If it is flooding too much you may be "hydraulicing" the cylinder (so much non-compressible fluid in the cylinder that the piston can't make a full cycle). Check your spark plug to see if it is wet and smells like gas. Also, if this is the case you need to change the oil because some of that gas will leak past the rings and dilute the oil. I tapped the tank to try and clear up the needle and after that it ran fine I also got seafoam my farther law also did something to the cylinder that I belive has something to do with the ignition it looks like a little bitty vile as far as today's issue I'll do it as you have suggested my only problem is that I have to wait for my father-in-law because I'm not good with mechanical stuff one way or another I'll get it fixed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
