I just got an 01 blaster. It started when I looked at it but didn't run for long because I live in northern Wisconsin and it was 2 degrees with like 30 mph winds. So I just figured it didn't like the cold. But when I got it home I brought it into my garage and put a heater on it and gave it a couple kicks. Nothing happened. After about 50 kicks it started for about 5 seconds and shut off. A couple more kicks and I got it for about 5 seconds again. I took the carb apart and cleaned it. Put fresh gas in it and also added some seafoam. Still nothing. So today I bought a new spark plug, some starting fluid, and some oil for the wet clutch. The guy I got it from said he used chainsaw gas in it. Could that be the problem? I've looked everywhere and have seen multiple things that it could be. Also I went to pop start it but when I shifted it into gear and got to pushing, the clutch didn't disengage the gears. The cable is tight and its moving the arm. I'd really hate to take apart the engine but it seems to be my last hope. Checking the reeds is my next move. Please help! My foot hurts from kicking so much!
01 Blaster won't start!
- Thread starter blasterbrad2558
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ditch the seafoam and starting fluid. dont try to pop start it it is not going to work with a blaster
ngk b8es plug
compression test
leak test
pilot jet in carb was taken out and soaked in carb cleaner/in a container for like 10 plus min??
free flowing gas from tank to carb?
airscrew is set at ?
i got more but answer that first lol
ngk b8es plug
compression test
leak test
pilot jet in carb was taken out and soaked in carb cleaner/in a container for like 10 plus min??
free flowing gas from tank to carb?
airscrew is set at ?
i got more but answer that first lol
Idk what this guy runs in his chainsaw but you put fresh 32:1 mixed gas (if the oil has been blocked off)? Or is the oil tank still in use?
Always compression test and leak test a new to you 2-stroke, even before purchase if they will let you. NO starter fluid or pop starting, used some mixed gas in a spray bottle if fuel delivery is in question. Chainsaw gas=excessive wear/overheating=bad compression=rebuild time! Good thing is rebuilds don't cost much on these and we can teach you to do most things your self
Thank you guys for all the help. Shortly after I posted this I took a nap and when I woke up I went out to the garage and was telling my dad how my blaster wasn't starting. And with one kick it started up! It smoked a lot (assuming from the chainsaw gas) but everything was working. Clutch disengaged properly and everything. I did put a new spark plug before taking my nap. I left a torpedo heater pointed on the engine for a while, so the only thing I can think it might have been is the wet clutch sticking together. The dude lived out in the middle of nowhere with no garage so I assume the blaster had to face the cold Wisconsin winter outside causing all the clutch plates to freeze up and stick together
Sounds like the new plug, fresh properly mixed gas, and fresh oil is all it needed but it might be worth at least looking at what condition the clutch plates are in. Clutch plates generally aren't pricey for these blasters.
If it continues to smoke a lot, especially white smoke, you need to leak test.
You should leak test anyway, now and twice a season.
You should leak test anyway, now and twice a season.
definately not a dumb question !
http://www.blasterforum.com/threads/how-to-perform-a-leak-down-test.44653/
http://www.blasterforum.com/threads/about-air-leaks-save-your-engine.55537/
http://www.blasterforum.com/threads/build-and-use-a-leakdown-tester.10663/
http://www.blasterforum.com/threads/leakdown-testers.55015/
