i have checked the service manual and it is the decompression lever. Everytime I kick it over the decompression shaft comes out about a 1/4 inch. I made sure the cable is tight but does not help. Also I have checked all the wireing everything looks good, checked all the grounds. And I have plenty of spark but still does not want to run on its own???
1987 Honda Trx 250x won't run unless it's pull started.
I bought a 1987 Honda Trx 250x non running no spark or exhaust. I bought a new coil fixed spark, new exhaust now it won't start if I pull start it with another quad it starts right up in first gear then the second I unhook the chain it dies everytime, makes no sense to me I've pulled the carb clean it, chained oil, new plug, new coil, I was thinking possibly valves so I checked that as well noticed there is a metal piece that goes into the front valve and there is a cable that hooks to it that leads by the kick start is super lose I can pull it right out. Not sure where to go from here
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While replacing a gasket on head noticed that the chain inside had rubbed on the top of the head gouging groves into it where the chain hd rubbed against the head. Could the timeing chain be too loose and messing it up?
The timing chain has probably jumped over the upper sprocket by now, putting the valve timing out of time. You'll need to replace the chain & sprocket to get the motor to run if thats the case. Check the cam journals for excessive wear too, while you have the rocker cover off.While replacing a gasket on head noticed that the chain inside had rubbed on the top of the head gouging groves into it where the chain hd rubbed against the head. Could the timeing chain be too loose and messing it up?
The service manual covers chain replacement well. Make sure you adjust valves and the decomp cable when you get done...
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