1.75 Gamefisher Hard Starting

[fishon71]

I have a 1986 Gamefisher 1.75 hp that is really hard to start.
The carb has been soaked, cleaned and blown out.
I found one of the reed valves stuck open with a seed.

My question is:
Does it mater if you flip the reed valves over or are they made only to go in one way?

From being open it had a tiny spot of rust on the surface where it is suppose to close, so I flipped it over to the clean side. Motor will start and stall and really can?t keep it running. I didn?t try flipping reed over back to its original position, was just wondering if it maters?

Any other ideas?

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1.75 Gamefisher Hard Starting

Most motor don't reccomend flipping the reeds.If it isn't pitted try cleaning it up with soft scrub (from the kitchen) and a damp cloth.
If she starts the reed is probably ok.There is most likely a fuel supply problem.Could be flow to the carb or still a carb problem.

 

[fishon71]

Re: 1.75 Gamefisher Hard Starting

Okay thanks, I will flip reeds back and see what happends.
Carb was pretty clean before I cleaned it more.
Fuel petcock was completely clogged though.
Seems to plenty of fuel in the bowl.
Thumb test of compression seems good.
Has a strong spark.
I'm a bit baffeled on this one.

 

[fishon71]

Re: 1.75 Gamefisher Hard Starting

Flipped over reed valves today to there original possition and motor started first pull, so YES it makes a difference I guess, thanks.

 

[abstract_72]

Re: 1.75 Gamefisher Hard Starting

Thats funny about finding a seed in the reed valve...I just pulled an old Gamefisher apart and found a seed holding one of the reed valve flappers open... I was like what the heck? hah