U50 running problem?
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:02 pm
Hi
I'm new to this forum and to Suzuki two strokes.
Just acquired a little 1970 U50
Will start ok but a twist of the throttle and it dies.
Took delivery yesterday and was able to have a little putt putt about but this seems to be an extension of the lack of power I noticed. Tomorrow I'm going to have the plug out and stick my finger in (the only way I know how) to check the compression. Tried blocking over the exhaust - the motor dying but not as quickly as I thought it might. Also it has stood for a while, so could it be the fuel needs renewing??
Any suggestions please!
Thanks
Rob
I'm new to this forum and to Suzuki two strokes.
Just acquired a little 1970 U50

Will start ok but a twist of the throttle and it dies.

Took delivery yesterday and was able to have a little putt putt about but this seems to be an extension of the lack of power I noticed. Tomorrow I'm going to have the plug out and stick my finger in (the only way I know how) to check the compression. Tried blocking over the exhaust - the motor dying but not as quickly as I thought it might. Also it has stood for a while, so could it be the fuel needs renewing??
Any suggestions please!
Thanks
Rob