spark but no start

jjpenn · 03-09-2021, 11:26 AM

Hi all.
I am brand new to the forum.
I replaced the alternator on my grandson's gz. When I got it back together it will not start. The spark plug fires but no start. I thought it must be the igniter but I ordered a used one from the net and same thing. Any help would be appreciated and thanks.

Roadking · 03-22-2021, 08:22 AM

Keep it simple.

Either fuel or fire to get most any engine to run. If you are getting a nice blue spark, spray a tiny squirt of starting fluid in the airbox with filter removed. A TINY squirt. If she sputters and tries to start you have a fuel delivery problem.
Dont spray any more in there. it wont fix anything. If you dont want to try start fluid can try a bit of raw fuel instead. Keep a towel nearby in case anything backfires and tries to catch fire.

Keep any bottles or such away when trying to start her of course. Wear safety glasses too.

Let us know of any updates plz

RK

03-09-2021, 11:26 AM	#1
jjpenn Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 2	spark but no start Hi all. I am brand new to the forum. I replaced the alternator on my grandson's gz. When I got it back together it will not start. The spark plug fires but no start. I thought it must be the igniter but I ordered a used one from the net and same thing. Any help would be appreciated and thanks. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-22-2021, 08:22 AM	#2
Roadking Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South of Atlanta Posts: 50	Keep it simple. Either fuel or fire to get most any engine to run. If you are getting a nice blue spark, spray a tiny squirt of starting fluid in the airbox with filter removed. A TINY squirt. If she sputters and tries to start you have a fuel delivery problem. Dont spray any more in there. it wont fix anything. If you dont want to try start fluid can try a bit of raw fuel instead. Keep a towel nearby in case anything backfires and tries to catch fire. Keep any bottles or such away when trying to start her of course. Wear safety glasses too. Let us know of any updates plz RK __________________ 1999 GZ 250 SuzyQ 1999 GZ 250 Rosey 2002 Electraglide 2003 Heritage 100 Anniv
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