How do I know if my surface gap spark plug is fouled?
A fouled spark plug occurs when the plug isn’t burning fuel normally, leaving damage to the plug which can cause the engine not to start. A normal spark plug will appear dry with a grayish color. A wet spark plug can indicate water in the fuel while a white residue on the plug can point to a plug that is too hot.
What should I do if my spark plug is not working on my golf cart?
Yamaha G16 Golf Cart Ground the threaded portion of the spark plug that is connected to the engine. Crank the engine and check for spark. If there is no spark, unplug the white plug with blue and black wires that are at the bottom of the engine under the valve cover.
What’s the spark plug gap on a Yamaha G2?
Yamaha G1 golf carts with either an NGK BP5HS (medium-altitude) or an NGK BP4HS (high altitude) spark plug have a spark plug gap of 0.024 to 0.028 inches. Yamaha G2 golf carts with an NGK BP4ES spark plug have a spark plug gap of 0.028 to 0.031 inches.
What should I do if my spark plug is not firing?
Your can fix a golf cart spark plug not firing by replacing the igniter coils and cleaning the carburetor. 1992 to 1997 model Club Cars Remove the black/white wire connection from the limiter near the base of the dipstick and start the cart. If it starts, it indicates a problem with the microswitch present behind the F&R lever or in the black box.
What should the pressure be on a Yamaha golf cart?
You should have a minimum of 120 PSI pressure. The higher the pressure the better. If the cylinder compression is under 110 PSI the engine needs some serious maintenance. I can not emphasize enough that the new carb needing any major adjustments is a symptom of other problems within the engine.
Why is my golf cart running without a spark plug?
This is the most likely reason for the continued running. The carbon buildup will create hotspots that are hot enough to ignite the fuel even without the spark plug. Pull the head and scrape the carbon off using a screwdriver and a wire brush.
Can a car run with carbon fouled spark plugs?
It not only lowers vehicle gas mileage, but it can result in carbon fouling of the spark plugs. Unfortunately, it is impossible to prevent stop-and-go traffic conditions.
Yamaha G1 golf carts with either an NGK BP5HS (medium-altitude) or an NGK BP4HS (high altitude) spark plug have a spark plug gap of 0.024 to 0.028 inches. Yamaha G2 golf carts with an NGK BP4ES spark plug have a spark plug gap of 0.028 to 0.031 inches.
Why does my car keep fouling my spark plugs?
A vehicle left idling for a long period of time will often end up with carbon fouling. When a vehicle is not going to leave soon, turning off the engine will prevent fouling from vehicle idling because it will eliminate carbon deposits. A rich fuel mixture can result in carbon fouling.