It has newish fuel, I took apart the carb and cleaned the jets (they were clean), and plenty of gas. Feb 28, 2022. The Chinese predator 212cc is not only cheap but also reliable. How many times can Johnny cry Wolf? Has a brand new spark plug. But about 1 minute in, it cuts off. Predator 212 won't start. Guy said it has just been sitting in his shed. The coming of predator engines has sort of put an end to engine competition. Any help would be appreciated, Shawn. I replaced all my fuses, all my Relays all my brakes from calipers all the way to the brake booster lines and everything. Is it possible some juvenile out there starts them just to see how long he can keep them going, after a while they lose interest and never follow up? *I adjusted the valve leash to spec 8/1000 exhaust 6/1000 intake. Go-kart engines belong to the yard and race kart. Did you put the pushrods in properly, lash cap? Pop the valve cover off verify the intake and exhaust valves are humping the head..On the carb, did you find some a small tube with about 4 or 5 tiny tiny holes in it ? Why did you take an obviously defective engine apart instead of returning it under warranty? I bought a go kart with essentially a brand new 212 on it about a month ago. Predator 7hp 212cc engine won't run off choke . It would die off when I turned the choke off so I cleaned the carb and the idle jet. #1. Hopefully someone here can help me, I am stumped. New old predator 212 won't start Just picked up a fresh predator 212 that's about two years old. Jun 16, 2019 #1 *I have Spark *The governor and oil sensor are removed. It's got spark, good compression, air flow, and I tried . My predator 212cc engine is not starting. You are using an out of date browser. Brand New Predator 212 won't start. Hopefully someone here can help me, I am stumped. If your pulsing the pump from the valve cover , it needs to have the gasket in place , and you need to prime fuel to the carb . Take out the Carburetor Remove the Air Filter Remove the Carburetor from the Engine Disassembling the carburetor 3. So, it usually starts first pull, but yesterday it fired for a couple seconds and wouldn't start after. *the valve cover does not have a gasket on it, but i don't see how that would prevent it from starting. Brand New, won't start Predator 212 6.5 HP Mstrbts Mar 27, 2020 Prev 1 2 U uruiamme New member Apr 5, 2020 #21 These engines are not always assembled correctly. Is the valve lash set properly. An extreme lean condition could also cause backfiring. JavaScript is disabled. It was a one-off event with this engine and hasn't ever happened since. Do you have the fuel shut off valve turned on. In before this thread decides he really, REALLY needs a rear axle swap. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Privacy Policy. I wasn't going to sit around and fuck with taking the front end of a garden tractor apart to pull the carb apart after it had been sitting in storage with the fuel system dry. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The one I am running right now had a carburetor develop what appears to be a somewhat rare leaky fuel bowl float valve. and our Oh sorry didn't know you were there or knew what application this engine is on. I took apart the carb and it was spotless inside. Float in carb adjusted properly? Git a mower from a guy that said he'd tried everything and couldn't get it to run. Check if the Carburetor is causing the issue 2. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. *I adjusted the valve leash to spec 8/1000 exhaust 6/1000 intake. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. But, when I placed the new one it, it did the same. For more information, please see our Take it back and return it and tell them the problem and get a brand new one. Privacy Policy. #16. The ABS light and airbag light came on including the blower motor stopped working when I blew a fuse by accident. I still cleaned the jets, used carb cleaner and air. do you have enough fuel in the tank,my pos pressure washer has the pickup tube sticking up a 1/2inch from the bottom so it looks like there is enough fuel but its not. so it popped on starting fluid and you didn't feed it more starting fluid? *The valve cover does not have a gasket on it, but I don't see how that would prevent it from starting. I bought a new Predator 212 cc motor for my wood splitter last year. One time I got it pop for a second after spraying starting fluid, the other times nothing happened. You must log in or register to reply here. *Compression tests (done cold) yield 60psi. Take the fuel line off at the carb, is there fuel flowing, take the fuel bowl off is there fuel in it? Thread starter bike4life; Start date Jun 16, 2019; B. bike4life New member. You must log in or register to reply here. You are using an out of date browser. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. We also work on the stage 1. *Compression tests (done cold) yield 60psi. My 420 did this shit a few years ago because of bad gas. *The valve cover does not have a gasket on it, but I don't see how that would prevent it from starting. because the carb bowl is full of water at the bottom. JavaScript is disabled. But I inspected the air filter and everything and its clean. but really the secret is to just run the bowl dry if it's going to sit. 02 GMC Denali. Yeah I stock those pos carbs. Predator 212 won't start but pops. I guess that wouldn't matter if it won't fire on starting fluid. For more information, please see our I have a 1994 Dodge Ram 1500. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I bought a new Predator 212 cc motor for my wood splitter last year. did you put the switchy thingy in the "ON" position? You are using an out of date browser. I replaced brand new resistor for the blowers, brand new the further blowers . Any suggestions would be great Vote 6 It has run great until yesterday. Aug 3, 2020. It last ran a couple weeks ago. It will not start w/choke in, and it will die if I give it gas. usually no start carb problem on my stuff is the low speed jet. Never had gas or oil in it. *Compression tests (done cold) yield 60psi. Did you line up the cam mark with the crank? However, it has been blurred since the inception of the predator 212cc engine. It looked stronger with the new plug. Sounds like something with your cam or they put like no piston rings in it lol idk take it back if you can or open it up and do a rebuild there are like 45$ kits with rings and gaskets and everything on arc racing. And it's now 6-7 years old. I put oil in it and gas and it won't start. *The governor and oil sensor are removed. You must log in or register to reply here. JavaScript is disabled. Check if your Spark Plug is working Properly 5. Clean the Main Jet and the Pilot Jet 4. check the needle and seat? You need to make sure those are clear . It has run great until yesterday. 0. Seems odd you would go from flooding at WOT to what appears to be a lean condition. You might have gotten a bad batch, so try another store. This is an 04, and It has maybe 12 hrs on it. The ENGINE BRIEFLY RUNS OF A SQUIRT OF STARTER FLUID, then dies, as expected. Thus, u guys would probably say its a fuel problem? We had an ebay carb the fuel shut off was backwards from what is normal, might double check like kart 43 mentioned, Post was started in June of 2019 , never heard if it got running or not , lol. Gap on the plug? PREDATOR 212 WON'T START - BRAND NEW *I have Spark *The governor and oil sensor are removed. However, the carb is brand new and clean, no debris, etc. Share some pics of your setup .. The predator 212cc engine has ended engine competition because of its optimal performance. ARIZONA Fixing a new Predator 3,500W Generator that WON'T START after 13 HOURS. It would be difficult to make it anything other than fuel delivery if it runs when you spray into the carb. 40,730 views Sep 6, 2019 The 3500 watt Predator inverter generators is a great general-purpose machines, but has. Why did you take an obviously defective engine apart instead of returning it under warranty? It last ran a couple weeks ago. I got a brand new predator 212 and after finally getting it mounted on my mini bike I rode it a few times and kept getting gas in the oil so I took it apart took out the oil sensor and gov I've never Owend or worked on a small engine I finally got it all back together now it won't start all the parts are still new I just checked the valve compression idk if I did that right but I put everything back the way it was I really need help can anyone help me and remember I have very little knowledge on any of this and most came from YouTube and Google. They can be used for racing when you upgrade some performance parts. My BRAND NEW Predator 212 won't start!!!!! 04 Predator. You should what I am talking about if you did it .. you alright there buddy? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Predator 212 Hemi, Stock Bore, Stock Stroke, Stock Valves, Stock Crank, Stock Flat-top Piston, Stock Rockers, Stock Head (no porting) Governor and low oil sensor systems completely removed Governor and low oil sensor holes plugged ARC Billet Rod +0.020" over (torqued to spec, zero deck at TDC) .009" Stock 212 Metal Head Gasket and our Check if the valves are working properly Conclusion 1. Cookie Notice Everything ran fine afterwards until it sat for about a week and wouldn't crank back up. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. When they start doing that I pull it off toss a new $16.00 eBay special carb on it and its good to go again. "I gapped the coil and it has a new plug". Sometimes I wonder about post like this. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. *I adjusted the valve leash to spec 8/1000 exhaust 6/1000 intake. Compression Test 6. Did that a few times and it started running rich with choke and cleared good enough to run with the choke open. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I am stumped. I got it running w/choke out and let it idle. I would look for a cracked intake manifold or gasket, restriction in the fuel delivery system such as a clogged fuel filter, fuel line or debris in the tank. Source: www.youtube.com. Someone hurt your pussy today? I have tried squirting the starter fluid into the air filter and it doesn't turn over, it only turns over when squirting directly into the intake manifold. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. It may not display this or other websites correctly. | Mini Bike Build Part 3 7,929 views Jan 22, 2020 In this video we work on the frame and mounting of the predator 212. 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