Recent content by jamyers

sure it could be damaged, got any photos of it? I'm assuming it's stock, with stock air cleaner? Several things come to mind...fuel cutoff valve not all the way open, float stuck, dirt knocked loose and got into the idle passage, lots of things could cause fuel starvation.

go over the cliff

GAAAAAAAA!!!! Whoops that was

the feeling I get

A sentence countied is

annoying. Then it's a

get back to driving

the sooner the better

Best recommendation I can make it so head over to youtube, and pull up Weld.com's videos on flux core welding. Watch them, then practice, practice, practice... Also, lots of people overlook the importance of getting the metal they're welding CLEAN. I say, it needs to be CLEAN!

That's apparently really difficult

Is this a New from the store or new to you engine? Black spark plug indicates either too rich a mixture, or an ignition misfire. I'd double check the ignition coil, it should be something like .018-.020 gap between it and the flywheel magnets (better look that up for sure, my memory ain't what...

Glad to see you're not afraid to jump in - that's 99% of learning new things! If that's a GY6 engine, it's wiring is going to be a bit more complicated than a Predator or the like. But not to worry, there are GY6 wiring diagrams all over the internet, and they're basically all wired the same...

Side by side utv, or one heck of a go kart

There's not really a #1 "Start here" spot, it's more of a "how is everything going to fit together in the way that makes the most sense" kind of process. But in general... * the sprocket can go anywhere along the axle shaft, as long as it lines up with the engine sprocket. * generally, engines...

Two things: 1. Don't toss spark plugs, they'll break. ;^) 2. Looks like a GY6 engine, and on 99.9% of those (and all chinese clones), green wire is ground - just so you know.