jboomer said:I still smell gas, I still think it's flooded,
Is there a better way to unflood the engine?
plug is firing,QUOTE]
boomer.
Did you by any chance leave the petcock on overnight or while you were transporting the bike? Did you notice any gas dribbiling out of the carb overflow tubes when you got to the riding area? While bouncing down the road in the back of a truck, the carb float can bounce off of the needle and seat and allow raw gas to get into the engine. Always be sure to turn your petcock off.
Sometimes a sparkplug can be fouled with gas and still throw a spark when outside of the engine laying on the head. When you install it in the engine it may not spark while under compression. Try a new plug. Also, leave the plug out overnight to let the gas in the cylinder evaporate.
Does your oil smell like gas?? If so, change it. It could be diluted.
Doesn't sound like valves could be the problem as long as you have clearance.
Also, you can check TDC by carefully placing a screwdriver down the sparkplug hole and feeling the top of the piston. If you can't get the inspection cap off, place the bike on a stand and put it in gear. Rock the back wheel back and forth while feeling the top of the piston. You will be able to feel TDC close enough to check the valves.
Just my $ .02 :thumb:
tnrider said:I think the crf450 will overheat if let run out of fuel??? just my guess as if it runs much at all without moving, it starts pumping out radiator fluid.
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