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Title: Signs and reasons of glow engine damage Post by: gauravag on October 14, 2009, 10:44:42 PM What are the things that could damage a glow engine, or shorten its life, and also symptoms that would show that the damage has already taken place. For starters, here is what I know :
Things that might damage : 1. Running to lean ( how much and how long ? ) 2. Too less oil content Signs of damage : 1. Lack of compression ( most obvious ) 2. Starting problems 3. Sluggish throttle performance ? Please add to the list.. Title: Re: Signs and reasons of glow engine damage Post by: anwar on October 15, 2009, 01:01:04 AM There is also the possibility of bearings going bad which manifests as a jumpy/notched feeling when you slowly turn the engine.
Title: Re: Signs and reasons of glow engine damage Post by: sushil_anand on October 15, 2009, 11:27:30 AM Corroded bearings will - usually - also be audible as an additional "whirring sound" when the engine is running.
Title: Re: Signs and reasons of glow engine damage Post by: sushil_anand on October 15, 2009, 11:30:40 AM Quote Things that might damage : 1. Running to lean ( how much and how long ? ) 2. Too less oil content Both will have the same effect. Quote 1. Lack of compression ( most obvious ) 2. Starting problems 3. Sluggish throttle performance ? 1. Yes 2 & 3. Could be several other causes for these symptoms. |