Engine problems,need opionions
04-30-2010, 04:25 PM
#1
Engine problems,need opionions
Ok guys i have an issue
Last time i went out on my Nova +4 it sounded like the rear bearing was going, i was trying a 9901 pipe and i was told it makes it sound bad so i wasnt to worried, i ran all day, even a 30 min main no flame outs, but when i came home i wanted to make sure so i went back to 9853, the sound was still there, i also went 3 glow plugs within 30 min, figured the bearings went bad even tho i just changed them a gallon ago. I tore it apart today, looked at the bearings, o rings, and p/s. Bearings are great, o rings are great no tears, and the piston and sleeve have no scarring of any sorts. the internals actually look good for the amount of fuel that has on them.
I was wondering if anyone had any idea what could be the issue, i know its hard to do this online thats why im trying to get ideas. I dont think there is an air leak anywhere, orings are great shape. The only thing i can think of is this engine doesnt have much compression at all, it does have some but not much, would this cause flame out? my temps are about 190-210, its always been that cold from day one. if i can get ideas that would be great i can give any more detail that you want
Last time i went out on my Nova +4 it sounded like the rear bearing was going, i was trying a 9901 pipe and i was told it makes it sound bad so i wasnt to worried, i ran all day, even a 30 min main no flame outs, but when i came home i wanted to make sure so i went back to 9853, the sound was still there, i also went 3 glow plugs within 30 min, figured the bearings went bad even tho i just changed them a gallon ago. I tore it apart today, looked at the bearings, o rings, and p/s. Bearings are great, o rings are great no tears, and the piston and sleeve have no scarring of any sorts. the internals actually look good for the amount of fuel that has on them.
I was wondering if anyone had any idea what could be the issue, i know its hard to do this online thats why im trying to get ideas. I dont think there is an air leak anywhere, orings are great shape. The only thing i can think of is this engine doesnt have much compression at all, it does have some but not much, would this cause flame out? my temps are about 190-210, its always been that cold from day one. if i can get ideas that would be great i can give any more detail that you want
04-30-2010, 04:31 PM
#2
I had an odd noise like a bearing going in a Picco once, I was told due to the wear in the engine it was piston slap. I would check to see if there is play in the piston to rod connection too maybe.
04-30-2010, 05:17 PM
#3
Fusion
Doug, there are some excellent options for Nova help out at the track. (Billy, Casey, etc.) Or you could send it in to Fusion Motorsports and have them take a look. Just send mine in and heard back within a few days. Not good news for mine but they are always a ton of help.
04-30-2010, 06:01 PM
#4
My guess is that the rear bearing is in fact bad. I would make absolutely certain that it is good. The typical symptoms of a rear bearing going bad are the rattling noise and blown out glow plugs. If it is not addressed it WILL take out the engine(trust me, personal experience). Again, if you already checked the rear bearing, it could be something else, but I would check again one more time to be sure.
04-30-2010, 06:29 PM
#5
Ok guys i have an issue
Last time i went out on my Nova +4 it sounded like the rear bearing was going, i was trying a 9901 pipe and i was told it makes it sound bad so i wasnt to worried, i ran all day, even a 30 min main no flame outs, but when i came home i wanted to make sure so i went back to 9853, the sound was still there, i also went 3 glow plugs within 30 min, figured the bearings went bad even tho i just changed them a gallon ago. I tore it apart today, looked at the bearings, o rings, and p/s. Bearings are great, o rings are great no tears, and the piston and sleeve have no scarring of any sorts. the internals actually look good for the amount of fuel that has on them.
I was wondering if anyone had any idea what could be the issue, i know its hard to do this online thats why im trying to get ideas. I dont think there is an air leak anywhere, orings are great shape. The only thing i can think of is this engine doesnt have much compression at all, it does have some but not much, would this cause flame out? my temps are about 190-210, its always been that cold from day one. if i can get ideas that would be great i can give any more detail that you want
Last time i went out on my Nova +4 it sounded like the rear bearing was going, i was trying a 9901 pipe and i was told it makes it sound bad so i wasnt to worried, i ran all day, even a 30 min main no flame outs, but when i came home i wanted to make sure so i went back to 9853, the sound was still there, i also went 3 glow plugs within 30 min, figured the bearings went bad even tho i just changed them a gallon ago. I tore it apart today, looked at the bearings, o rings, and p/s. Bearings are great, o rings are great no tears, and the piston and sleeve have no scarring of any sorts. the internals actually look good for the amount of fuel that has on them.
I was wondering if anyone had any idea what could be the issue, i know its hard to do this online thats why im trying to get ideas. I dont think there is an air leak anywhere, orings are great shape. The only thing i can think of is this engine doesnt have much compression at all, it does have some but not much, would this cause flame out? my temps are about 190-210, its always been that cold from day one. if i can get ideas that would be great i can give any more detail that you want
04-30-2010, 07:06 PM
#6
Ok guys i have an issue
Last time i went out on my Nova +4 it sounded like the rear bearing was going, i was trying a 9901 pipe and i was told it makes it sound bad so i wasnt to worried, i ran all day, even a 30 min main no flame outs, but when i came home i wanted to make sure so i went back to 9853, the sound was still there, i also went 3 glow plugs within 30 min, figured the bearings went bad even tho i just changed them a gallon ago. I tore it apart today, looked at the bearings, o rings, and p/s. Bearings are great, o rings are great no tears, and the piston and sleeve have no scarring of any sorts. the internals actually look good for the amount of fuel that has on them.
I was wondering if anyone had any idea what could be the issue, i know its hard to do this online thats why im trying to get ideas. I dont think there is an air leak anywhere, orings are great shape. The only thing i can think of is this engine doesnt have much compression at all, it does have some but not much, would this cause flame out? my temps are about 190-210, its always been that cold from day one. if i can get ideas that would be great i can give any more detail that you want
Last time i went out on my Nova +4 it sounded like the rear bearing was going, i was trying a 9901 pipe and i was told it makes it sound bad so i wasnt to worried, i ran all day, even a 30 min main no flame outs, but when i came home i wanted to make sure so i went back to 9853, the sound was still there, i also went 3 glow plugs within 30 min, figured the bearings went bad even tho i just changed them a gallon ago. I tore it apart today, looked at the bearings, o rings, and p/s. Bearings are great, o rings are great no tears, and the piston and sleeve have no scarring of any sorts. the internals actually look good for the amount of fuel that has on them.
I was wondering if anyone had any idea what could be the issue, i know its hard to do this online thats why im trying to get ideas. I dont think there is an air leak anywhere, orings are great shape. The only thing i can think of is this engine doesnt have much compression at all, it does have some but not much, would this cause flame out? my temps are about 190-210, its always been that cold from day one. if i can get ideas that would be great i can give any more detail that you want
05-01-2010, 11:09 AM
#11
05-01-2010, 01:33 PM
#12
usually you feel it catch in the housing ...it will hit a spot and just hesitate ....also check one other thing related to the bearing make sure there are no small burrs on the inner bearing race and at the part of the crank shaft where the bearing rides ...i have also seen burrs on the crank cause the same problems ..but i mean yeh if it spins good no catches or hesitations ..you can usually tell right off the bat
05-01-2010, 02:23 PM
#13
let me ask you this, this engine has had prob 10+ gallons on it, im not one to pinch, should i bother replacing the bearing again just to be safe and try getting it rolling or toss the p/s/r and keep the rest for parts for my other +4's. I do have a brand new ninja for my truggy so that +4 can go in my buggy
05-01-2010, 04:05 PM
#14
if it has 10 gallons on it youve got your moneys worth ..theres no way with 10 gallons that it can have any compression ...you may not be one to pinch ..but 20 bucks can get you 3 gallons ..i mean thats a decision you have to make ..or just buy a p/s/r set and go again for half the price of a new motor ...the novas can handle a pinch for sure ..but 10 gallons is 10 gallons ....
05-01-2010, 07:36 PM
#15
the wrist pin is probably loose in the piston and causing what i said bro , i do know what i am talking about when it comes to engines little buddy
is that on your plus 4 that has the really wierd low needle setting?