S&S pan kick starting problem
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S&S pan kick starting problem
Hi
I have just built a bobber, it has:
S&S p-series panhead, with superstock ignition 93 cu in
8.2:1 compression ratio.
Primary belt 1.5 inch
Kick only
Harley 4 speed transmission
S&S super E carb
I cant start it.
I have checked the carb settings
The timing is good
A few times I have managed to start it, but after about 200 kicks.
Then I rode it 16 miles & the oil temp was 250 degrees (with 20-50 syn oil)
it runs good though
My questions:
Is this engine too big for kickstarting?
Should I send it back to S&S?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanx in advance
I have just built a bobber, it has:
S&S p-series panhead, with superstock ignition 93 cu in
8.2:1 compression ratio.
Primary belt 1.5 inch
Kick only
Harley 4 speed transmission
S&S super E carb
I cant start it.
I have checked the carb settings
The timing is good
A few times I have managed to start it, but after about 200 kicks.
Then I rode it 16 miles & the oil temp was 250 degrees (with 20-50 syn oil)
it runs good though
My questions:
Is this engine too big for kickstarting?
Should I send it back to S&S?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanx in advance
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,854
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From: Eagle River WI
I still kick over a 96ci S&S It's got the G carb . If you are sure the timing is right ( electronic ign ? Mallory distrib or ? ) Starting cold turn on the gas pull the enrichment lever up crank the throttle 3 times to get the accelerator pump to shoot the gas to the back of the carb Now try kicking might take 4 or 5 kicks Also make sure your clutches aren't slipping ( good compression ) When hot kick the bike thru (ign off ) pull enrichment lever up turn throttle 1/4 turn and kick At least this sequence works for me Good luck
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: SoCal
dr ransom,
That engine should WANT to run. You must either have a tuning issue, or like sqdealgeorge said, a starting sequence to work out, perhaps a weak spark, or a fuel delivery problem.
I have had my engine start a couple of times by just pushing down on the kicker (there was NO resistance) and it fired up. I run a S&S 96" Evo with 10:1 compression. Most times, it does require a good kick.
Mine is not kicker only and I don't even have the kick lever on it right now (boring story) but you will get it worked out and it'll treat you right...unless it's the engine from hell...
That engine should WANT to run. You must either have a tuning issue, or like sqdealgeorge said, a starting sequence to work out, perhaps a weak spark, or a fuel delivery problem.
I have had my engine start a couple of times by just pushing down on the kicker (there was NO resistance) and it fired up. I run a S&S 96" Evo with 10:1 compression. Most times, it does require a good kick.
Mine is not kicker only and I don't even have the kick lever on it right now (boring story) but you will get it worked out and it'll treat you right...unless it's the engine from hell...
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