Subject: Re: Day two with "new" Eldo, still won't start
Author: andrew hill
Date: Feb 3, 2002, 11:48 AM
Post ID: 1709554046
david-
well, compression should pop your finger right out of the hole. i would
remove the valve covers& check the rockerarm clearances. perhaps one of your
valves is adjusted too tight. check the book, but i believe they should be
.004 intake & .010 exhaust. also, re-torque the headbolts.
your compression reading should be in the 160lbs. neighborhood. a guage
is a good cheap investment [less than $20.00.]
keep us posted- if you DO have to tear the topend down,you may find that the
chromelining is gone, or the rings are sticking.
andy
'72 eldo
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Szenasy" <davids-@hotmail.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2002 12:22 PM
Subject: Day two with "new" Eldo, still won't start
Gary gave me some terrific pointers on synching my carbs. That is done, I
have spark, fuel is there, I think my compression is bad because..I took out
the plugs, placed my finger over the hole to tried to find the compression
stroke, and could feel no pressure. The previous owner said he put in new
top end gasket kit, but does this sound like a blown gasket, or maybe a
stuck valve? Also, can a compression test worth anything be done if the
engine is cold?
Puzzled and anxious to get this started...it is my first Guzzi!
David
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