dauntless not running right

the red wire that you see goin to the coil, with the resister on it is what the switch goes to. all i can figure it that it charges the coil before starting.

 

oh and definetly getting rid of the wire nut.

 

Sounds like PO wired around a faulty ignition switch, no power to coil in start position.

 

yes there is a balast resistor. and actually i bought a new one today because i think i burned the last one out ( it turned cherry red when the switch went faulty?. is that where the wire is supposed to go. is on the start position on the ket switch the swtich is new from what i can tell

 

oh and i got the carb rebuild kit today and a new float. looked at it and wow never rebuilt one before so this is gunna be a challenge. does any one know about how long it takes to rebuild the carb

 

had the same issue, had the carb rebuilt and it runs great.

 

Ballast resistor output voltage should be 8..10 volts, BUT not over 10 or under 7 volts.
Better check your points, could be welded now.

 

i started it today and it started ....even after the motor warmed up it wasnt back firing. but it is delayed when you press the gas pedal almost like no gas. so im hoping when i rebuild all will be better.

 

Since it is your first time, allow for 6+ hours. Take your time and have a large absolutely clean area to work. As you remove parts, lay them out in order removed to help with putting everything back in the correct place (pictures may help). Read the instructions at least 2 times BEFORE you start and then follow them step by step as you work. Since most kits cover multiple models, determine which adjustments/gaskets (ex. float adjustment) apply to you. After you get familiar with your carb the whole project will be more like 2+/- hours.

 

ok thank you guys for the info. im not gunna do it for a couple days cause its snowing here and i need to plow. but i will let you know how it goes

 

i imagine im not goin to used all the gaskets in the kit ?

 

rebuilding a carb is no big deal. two things come to mind. #1 cleanliness, & #2 perfection with tolerances, specs etc.. beware of tightening the adj screws down tight, it will ruin the screw and the seat!! look for a groove in the screws, if there is one somebody done messed it up mehh

 

so i should probably count threads and put them back where the are at?

 

how many adj screws are there?

 

Yes two. They are in the cast-iron base that has the throttle plates.

 

ok thank you ....went and plowed today and i noticed after a while of plowing, it seems to come out of it. the heasitation seems to go away. still gunna rebuild but figured id throw the update out there.