Rappey
Well-known member
Engine has been rebuilt (apparently) Everything inside and out is brand new . The owner has seen videos of the engine running on the bench after rebuild. Im happy to believe it.
Engine is fitted in boat but no fuel system or electrical has been connected.
I connected up what needs doing and cranked it. Also hand cranked and there is lots of compression.
Once i finally got it bled i cranked. It fired maybe 2 or 3 times and stopped . Im getting closer to it running
But maybe not !
So i cranked again and instantly noticed the engine sounds completely different as it turns over? Hand cranked to get a feel and there is zero compression. Huge rapid audible suck on the inlet side but absolutely no resistance from compression. The head is right up against bulkhead so no chance of anything without removing the engine.
What could have happened ?
Engine is fitted in boat but no fuel system or electrical has been connected.
I connected up what needs doing and cranked it. Also hand cranked and there is lots of compression.
Once i finally got it bled i cranked. It fired maybe 2 or 3 times and stopped . Im getting closer to it running
But maybe not !
So i cranked again and instantly noticed the engine sounds completely different as it turns over? Hand cranked to get a feel and there is zero compression. Huge rapid audible suck on the inlet side but absolutely no resistance from compression. The head is right up against bulkhead so no chance of anything without removing the engine.
What could have happened ?