[Spridgets] Not LBC Generator flooded ideas?

GUY DAY grday at btinternet.com
Mon Jan 26 16:49:07 MST 2015


We used to put the plug in an oven (I used the grill at home, it was quicker heating up than the oven was) or heat the metal up with a gas torch before refitting it if it was too wet.  Hold the 'wire' end with a pair of grips at the correct angle to put it back in the head as you play a flame on the working end, or if you have an all metal socket type plug spanner use that, it makes life a lot easier. 
The advise about the oil getting thinned out and the bore walls being washed of lubrication could be very valid if you feel a lot of fuel has passed through.  Could be worth replacing the sump oil and a light bore wall oiling before doing a few turns by hand without the pug in.  But by now, I would think damage has been done if there is going to be any.

Guy R Day




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 From: Hal Faulkner via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
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Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Not LBC Generator flooded ideas?
 


Lin,
If there is any of the old petrol left in the tank drain it and replace with fresh!  Modern fuels will absorb water and become quite unusable.  
I also recommend that you switch to an alternator.....
Hal



On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 2:50 PM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

Linda,
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>Use your compressor to dry the plug.  Pull the starter rope a half dozen times with the plug removed.  Then reinstall the plug and try to start it again.  You sure you have fresh gas in the tank?
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>Rick
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>On Jan 26, 2015, at 4:42 PM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>List,It appears I left the fuel valve on over the summer which is why I can't get my generator started. I pulled the plug and need to know a tip to dry the plug and get this baby started. It is new and only used an hr durning Super Storm Sandy. I have a can of electrical cleaner, starting fluid and canned air but I would have to dig around for much else or go to the store if they are still open. Only got 2 hrs of sleep last night and can't think of a thing other than dry the plug and let it sit. 
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>>Manual if that helps.
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>>http://www.ujr.ca/EN/PDF_Support_Files/king_canada_tools/manuals/powerforce/KCG-5625G_manual-eng.pdf
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>>Thanks in advance.
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>>Lin
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>>PS Power was out Saturday and seems I'm in an area that gets hit 4x a year with power outs. Expecting 2' or more snow by tonight. 
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