21 replies to this topic

[bmcecosse]

It can't be carb icing - if it's not running !

[chris2009]

Good plan i shall give it ago tomorrow morning if the carb has iced up how would you go about fixing this just so i dont have to test it then log back on and ask again i can just get it done.

[bmcecosse]

IF you are sure about sparks - then must be fuel shortage - pour some petrol down the carb (or just squirt in some carbchoke cleaner) and crank it - does it run for a few seconds ?

[chris2009]

What actually is carb icing then?

[chris2009]

No doesn't start at all just keeps cranking the engine over and over. Doesnt even get the occasional splutter of her trying to start!

[bmcecosse]

Carb icing - is when ice builds up on the carb in cold/damp weather - and blocks the throttle plate . Engine slows/cuts-out - ice melts - engine runs fine again!

Edited by bmcecosse, 08 January 2010 - 06:33 PM.

[R1minimagic]

Doesn't have to be running for ice to start building up especially on prolonged cranking.