Wild wolf 295

[507rzr]

Fresh rebuild on jlo 295. Now have fuel coming from exhaust while cranking. I am getting spark but not sure if it's enough. I know I don't have the correct plug(ordered). Is there anything else I should check or can it be as easy as a new spark plug?

[smudvapor]

Check your timing. When you are cranking the engine hold your hand over the intake and see if the engine pops. I have had this happen plenty of times and timing has always been the problem. These things are tough to time sometimes. Check the gap on the points too.

[507rzr]

Points gap is fine. Unsure of the timing. I haven't found an easy way to check it. Even if the timing was off I would expect it to try to run. This one doesn't. I assume since fuel is running out the exhaust that the carb is doing it's job. I'll try to find a way to check timing. I have a JLO engine manual but I don't have that kind of timing light. Only one I have is automotive type.

[smudvapor]

Did you try holding your hand over the intake while cranking it?

[james gerber]

lots of plug fouling issue's with these motors,try a new plug. not sure why but the ignition system on these are fickle.(even when they were new they fouled lots plugs)
if the electrical worked before the rebuild and an new plug don't do the trick, it could be timing.
mine will not run at all when its flooded make sure the crank case is not full of gas.

[ARGOJIM]

mine will not run at all when its flooded make sure the crank case is not full of gas.

There is a bolt in the bottom of crankcase

[507rzr]

Held my hand over intake. Did not pop. Should have new spark plug to try tomorrow

[smudvapor]

Held my hand over intake. Did not pop. Should have new spark plug to try tomorrow

Here is how to make a timing light, they are really simple and only cost about $10.00 to make. Just make sure you buy a light with a bulb in it, no LED. You can get a dial indicator cheap at Harbor Freight.

https://youtu.be/gvD6xwZ1nro

[507rzr]

I did make a timing light from a 12v battery, some wires, and a light bulb. Seems to work fine. Just need to find a sial indicator. It appears to fire just before TDC just not sure of the exacts.

[smudvapor]

I did make a timing light from a 12v battery, some wires, and a light bulb. Seems to work fine. Just need to find a sial indicator. It appears to fire just before TDC just not sure of the exacts.

Yea, you are kind of in the dark without the dial indicator. They are cheap though.

[507rzr]

Ok I'm kinda at a loss. Got spark with correct plug. Evidently have fuel(runs out exhaust). Got compression (150). Timing is firing just before TDC yet it don't even act like it's gonna run. My fuel is probably 1.5 years old. Guess I'll drain it. Not sure what else to do. I just figured it would at least try to run if timing is a little off.

[smudvapor]

Without a dial indicator and a light you are just guessing on the timing.

[507rzr]

I'll get a dial indicator. Just can't imagine that's the problem.

[smudvapor]

I'll get a dial indicator. Just can't imagine that's the problem.

The JLO singles are real finicky. I learned the hard way. When you get the light and the dial indicator check it a couple of times and make sure you have the pin holding the advance or you won't get the timing right.

Page 28 http://www.vintagesnow.com/Engine_ma...e%20Manual.pdf

[507rzr]

I don't have the correct pin. But I make sure the lever is I the advanced position. Or close. Lol