swanseajack 228 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Any mechanics got an idea what's wrong with me quad, starts fine, run around for an hour or so and it just dies, backfire's coughs and splutters like there's no petrol getting through !! then will not start, leave it overnight then it starts first time !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SEAN3513 7 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 hello jack sounds like it could be a valve clearence problem.....check them first, or maybe a worn cam ?? cheers sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mustard. 83 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) It sounds like its not getting petrol.Dirty filter or blocked pipe. Im a plumber lol. But that is what happens to oil burners,they run for an hour and stop! Edited April 4, 2011 by Mustard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swanseajack 228 Posted April 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 hello jack sounds like it could be a valve clearence problem.....check them first, or maybe a worn cam ?? cheers sean is that going to be expensive?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SEAN3513 7 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 no....not if it just needs clearences adjusting. look here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swanseajack 228 Posted April 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 bugger, none of the links work, or the images have been deleted!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swanseajack 228 Posted April 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 erm!!! :whistling: being a wee bit thick myself!! I looked at this link, My link :icon_eek: there's an air vent on the perol cap, it needs to be in the on position!! :whistling: oooops!!! Thanks all !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOPPER 1,809 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 thick sheepshagging muppet 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swanseajack 228 Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 thick sheepshagging muppet Oi!! less of the muppet!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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