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Post by kris on Jan 14, 2022 10:10:08 GMT
I’m having issues with my kipor generator. I wondered if any body can help. The pipe that comes out at 90 degrees to the carb has started spewing petrol out of its self when the generator is running. Not a dribble either it will spew out what ever is in the tank in short order. It doesn’t settle down to constant revs so I’m presuming that the avr is stuck or there’s a physical blockage in the carb? But how to go about sorting it out?Any ideas appreciated.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2022 10:15:59 GMT
I’m having issues with my kipor generator. I wondered if any body can help. The pipe that comes out at 90 degrees to the carb has started spewing petrol out of its self when the generator is running. Not a dribble either it will spew out what ever is in the tank in short order. It doesn’t settle down to constant revs so I’m presuming that the avr is stuck or there’s a physical blockage in the carb? But how to go about sorting it out?Any ideas appreciated. You have to strip it down. Take the carb off and clean/service it. A bit of a faff. I always add redex and a bit of 3 in one oil to the petrol. You’ve not been running it on that e10 have you?
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Post by kris on Jan 14, 2022 10:17:54 GMT
It might have had some e10 in it, my friend gave me some petrol I forgot to ask. That’s now replaced with E5.
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Post by Telemachus on Jan 14, 2022 10:26:27 GMT
I think it has the usual float and needle valve arrangement for maintaining the fuel level in the carb. So maybe float sunk/ needle valve jammed open or the like. The fuel is coming out of the overflow. So a carb strip is in order. Amongst other things, check for fuel inside the float and/ or that it actually floats in petrol.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2022 10:27:36 GMT
It might have had some e10 in it, my friend gave me some petrol I forgot to ask. That’s now replaced with E5. E10 shouldn’t make it spew petrol out, but it made mine run rough. Whether it gums up the jets or needles in the carb I don’t know. I’d strip it down and give it a clean first. Make sure you have some gasket sealant. Gaskets are hard to get hold of.
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Post by kris on Jan 14, 2022 10:30:57 GMT
I’ll strip the carb down and clean it then, but not today it’s too cold. I’ve got other things to do as well.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2022 10:36:49 GMT
Aside from the difficulty involved in separating the carb from the genny it's a relatively easy task. Having a tin of carb cleaner from the local car part shop is recommended. All the fixings are made of fairly soft alloy so a gentle touch is needed. Take pics of how it was before you took it apart. Disassemble the carb over something clean that will catch any bits that potentially fall off during the process. Having a supply of compressed air is nice but failing that a bottle of clean petrol to rinse off the carb cleaner will do. I have sometimes resorted to blowing through the jets but carb cleaner doesn't taste nice. Have a bottle of water handy.
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Post by kris on Jan 14, 2022 10:43:50 GMT
Thanks for the replies, I will sort it out need some carb cleaner and to find my gasket card and sealant. This generator does stand inactive for long periods, but it seems every time I could use it, it demands attention.
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Post by metanoia on Jan 14, 2022 19:36:06 GMT
It might have had some e10 in it, my friend gave me some petrol I forgot to ask. That’s now replaced with E5. E10 shouldn’t make it spew petrol out, but it made mine run rough. Whether it gums up the jets or needles in the carb I don’t know. I’d strip it down and give it a clean first. Make sure you have some gasket sealant. Gaskets are hard to get hold of. What do you recommend as a gasket sealant - and where can I buy some? Had major work done on my engine last year (including new head gasket) but smoking issues again recently and possible oil seepage between the head and block ... using a lot of water, too.
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Post by metanoia on Jan 14, 2022 19:38:36 GMT
Sorry, kris, didn't mean to derail your thread. Just wondered about gasket sealant. Hope your genny issue is sorted soon.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2022 19:42:10 GMT
E10 shouldn’t make it spew petrol out, but it made mine run rough. Whether it gums up the jets or needles in the carb I don’t know. I’d strip it down and give it a clean first. Make sure you have some gasket sealant. Gaskets are hard to get hold of. What do you recommend as a gasket sealant - and where can I buy some? Had major work done on my engine last year (including new head gasket) but smoking issues again recently and possible oil seepage between the head and block ... using a lot of water, too. Not a good idea to use gasket sealant on a head gasket. Can you get someone to do some checks on it? Was it torqued down correctly, was the head checked for cracks, corrosion etc? You really need to get it looked at met. Is there any oil sheen on the coolant? Or water in the oil? Oil pressure high?
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Post by metanoia on Jan 14, 2022 19:50:14 GMT
Thanks for that.
Trusted the guy who did loads of work roughly this time last year. Head removed, valves removed, cleaned and re-seated. New gasket, thermostat, waterpump, etc. However, I think it may now need torqueing down as I had to tighten the diesel inlet after a while too - but very wary .... will try to get hold of him again.
No oil issues at all - first thing I checked, thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2022 19:54:07 GMT
Thanks for that. Trusted the guy who did loads of work roughly this time last year. Head removed, valves removed, cleaned and re-seated. New gasket, thermostat, waterpump, etc. However, I think it may now need torqueing down as I had to tighten the diesel inlet after a while too - but very wary .... will try to get hold of him again. No oil issues at all - first thing I checked, thanks. It will need to be torqued down again after so many hours, and the valve clearances checked after that. Hope you can get hold of him. 🙂
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Post by metanoia on Jan 14, 2022 20:00:23 GMT
Thank you. Have tried but think he might have retired - or worse x
Might have a go myself if that's what's needed. Have found the settings.. just hope I find the nerve! I worry because it is an ally cover and know how susceptible to distortion/cracking that could be.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2022 20:28:27 GMT
Torqueing the head bolts is easy enough (with a torque wrench) but you have to do it in a radial pattern to avoid stressing the head. Plenty of youtube videos on the subject.
The ally rocker cover doesn't need much pressure at all, it's just a cover. Definitely get a new seal before you start if it's leaking. Gasket sealant is a bit of a bodger's resort.
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