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bsenright

Lets just say, for hypothetical reasons :o , That I started my YZ125 with a plug in the exhaust (if, lets say, I left it in after washing it), and lets say after starting it, it ran for a few seconds, died, and then would not kick start. Then after noticing the plug in there, I took it out and still won't start.

Lets say I checked the compression and it was good. Lets say I know there is gas getting to the carb.

So you think it would cause flooding in the engine or clogged power valves, or cracked reeds? Before I start taking it apart, looking for opinions, for hypothetical reasons of course. :p

cue454

lets say u actually didnt do any of this stuff then you are just wasting our time. lets say u DID leave it in then no u cant clog power valves, nor crack the reeds, back pressure does not do this. if ur flooded then turn off the fuel, drain the carb, take off the spark plug, kick over a few times, reinsert plug, turn on petcock, and crank. if still no fire the start digging..

bsenright

we will see. left the plug out and drained the carb. going to see if things will dry out tomorrow. Pipe was clean. compression good, gas good, good spark.

NZrider

if its flooded just hold WOT with the fuel turned off and kick a few times

bsenright

tried everything, wouldn't start. Before tearing it down, went to the last resort... starting fluid. Started on 3rd kick, ran fine. Let it sit for a few hours, started right up again. I suspect flooding or perhaps the carb got gunked up a bit.

DT Jason

ya it was a little flooded but yur plug was probably a little fouled to...when this happens to me if i crack the throttle when cold starting with the choke i just bump start it down a little hill on my street...it always cleans out the lung and she pops to life no prob

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