Ignition Problem?
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Re: Ignition Problem?
08 Feb 2014 22:33Kenneth Brisco wrote: Hey guys, I'm new to this forum but have been reading. I got a problem and was hoping one of you guys if not more had a solution. I have a 95 KZ1000p that I just recently purchased. Just put new plug wires on but cylinder number 4 isn't running. I checked compression and it's was good. Sparked plug showed it was getting fuel. All other 3 cylinders are running hot and well. Cylinder 4 dead cooled. Any suggestions?
Hello, Kenneth Brisco, and WELCOME to KZr!
The usual suspects:
Defective spark plug;
Lack of compression (perhaps due to insufficient valve clearance);
Improper pilot mixture (perhaps maladjusted, or too high fuel level inside float bowls).
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Re: Ignition Problem?
09 Feb 2014 20:57
Perhaps not applicable in this instance, but another consideration regarding compression is that a too tight valve in #4 could be sealing and allowing compression while cold, but lose all clearance and allow compression to escape when the engine warms.
In summary, acceptable cold compression figures do not necessarily guarantee acceptable warm compression figures.
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In summary, acceptable cold compression figures do not necessarily guarantee acceptable warm compression figures.
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Re: Ignition Problem?
09 Feb 2014 21:02Kenneth Brisco wrote: . . . When I pulled that plug it had fuel though that's what's weird . . . .
Remember to assure correct fuel level by performing the clear tube test.
A too high fuel level causes over-rich mixture in an otherwise perfect carb.
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Re: Ignition Problem?
09 Feb 2014 21:24 - 09 Feb 2014 21:26The petcock is designed to allow gasoline flow in the ON and RES positions only when the engine is running.
The PRI position should allow gasoline flow with or without the engine running.
Would recommend acquiring a genuine Kawasaki Factory Service Manual that covers the particular model at hand. Most of us are pretty much lost without it.
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