No idle Predator 212 after billet flywheel

[Predator212Laxer]

I just installed the billet flywheel and 8 degree advance timing on my engine. The former being WELLLLLL overdue. Now when I have it running it wont idle, top end is fine. If I turn the idle screw up it starts moving and still dies. What's wrong, also didn't do this with stock timing?

 

[buckeye]

Sure your chain isn't too tight?

 

[Predator212Laxer]

Sure your chain isn't too tight?

does that even matter? it is within the 3/4 to 1/2 inch tolerance

 

[buckeye]

That's right. No clue then. Sorry.

 

[Predator212Laxer]

That's right. No clue then. Sorry.

I'll just wait. Someone will eventually figure it out! Thanks

 

[rmm727]

why advance it that far? the billet wheel already has some advance.

 

[Predator212Laxer]

why advance it that far? the billet wheel already has some advance.

How much should I advance it? Would that cause it not to idle properly?

 

[mrpat]

I have mine set with the stock key and it runs very well. You might want to try your stock key just to see if it runs any better.

 

[Predator212Laxer]

I have mine set with the stock key and it runs very well. You might want to try your stock key just to see if it runs any better.

I'll try thanks

 

[cheezy1]

Crazy question....but you sure you have the key in correctly? Meaning so it is advanced instead of retarded timing? Just tossing ideas out there cause I have seen it happen a few times. Also check your coil gap..about .030

 

[Predator212Laxer]

Crazy question....but you sure you have the key in correctly? Meaning so it is advanced instead of retarded timing? Just tossing ideas out there cause I have seen it happen a few times. Also check your coil gap..about .030

I'm a small engine mechanic so i put the key in correct, I double checked it. For the coil gap....I didn't, I should check that actually! thanks that would cause this problem!

 

[Predator212Laxer]

That's right. No clue then. Sorry.

I didn't mean to be rude. Sorry

 

[Predator212Laxer]

I figured it out. An annoying motivated piece of sand broke through both of my fuel filters to clog my pilot jet!

 

[mrpat]

Good deal!

 

[Johnny227]

Too much timing for gas. It would work well for alky! Change to a 4 key or stock.

 

[lalojamesliz]

What is the timing on a stock engine? I'm about to install a arc flywheel on my predator and cut my key so it was at 8* also this weekend coming up. What about 8* with 91 octane?

 

[Predator212Laxer]

What is the timing on a stock engine? I'm about to install a arc flywheel on my predator and cut my key so it was at 8* also this weekend coming up. What about 8* with 91 octane?

I think the stock timing is 24 degrees, I have some 120 octane I will try.

 

[rmm727]

There is no need for 120 octane in a Predator. Regardless of what you've done to it.

 

[Goinbroke2]

All he did was change a "heavy" flywheel to "lighter" aluminum one...the light flywheel doesn't have the kinetic energy to keep the engine rolling over at low rpm! That's it..I did the exact same thing when I stuck an ARC flywheel from the kids junior dragster on a stock 5hp that was clamped to a workbench. Ran fine when revved up but would shut off as it idled down. (same thing happens on the kids dragster too sometimes, it idles at 4000rpm but will shut off below about 26-2800)