Running on one Cylinder

[BobRip]

I ran a compression test today. 170 pounds in both cylinders, so that seems to be OK. I have not had any problems lately. The plugs (which are new now, maybe 2 hours) look real good. I will keep on PTing.

 

[SnowRidge]

Excellent.

 

[KentT]

I just replaced the original Champions in my Kohler, after 500 hours. NAPA didn't have NGKs that would fit it in stock, so I went with Bosch.

We'll see how they do over time -- used to run nothing else in VWs. The difference in starting now is noticeable... but time will tell.

 

[washita]

just a word of caution about test firing plugs outside of engine, my neighbor burned down a new simplicity riding mower doing that, was checking spark in one cylinder and motor started running which created a blowtorch effect on the opened cylinder before he could get it shut down/water hose to put out fire, but I am sure all pt owners have more common sense

 

[BobRip]

Oh, I forgot to thank everyone for their help. Thanks to everyone.

 

[SnowRidge]

just a word of caution about test firing plugs outside of engine, my neighbor burned down a new simplicity riding mower doing that, was checking spark in one cylinder and motor started running which created a blowtorch effect on the opened cylinder before he could get it shut down/water hose to put out fire, but I am sure all pt owners have more common sense

You bet!

That car going up in flames, due to cranking with the plugs out and the gas line disconnected never happened to anyone here. Sure, that's the ticket.

 

[MossRoad]

You bet!

That car going up in flames, due to cranking with the plugs out and the gas line disconnected never happened to anyone here. Sure, that's the ticket.

DOH!!!

 

[J_J]

The day I had to cut off the roll over assembly on my PT, I had this Stihl 760 cut off saw going with a metal cutting blade,and sparks going all over, and I felt my leg burning, I looked down and my leg was on fire, and my pants had caught fire and burned a large hole in my pants, and, put a good burn on me. How stupid was I? I didn't realize the pants were a mixture of cotton and whatever that other stuff is at a 50/50 mix. Anyway, I have a leather apron now, if I can remember to use it.

 

[RegL]

A few years ago my neighbor was welding on a car in his basement garage. There's a new house there now.

 

[MossRoad]

Yeah. I lit myself up in a welding class once.... had my shirt tucked in and burned my belly button when sparks landed behind my belt buckle and started my shirt of fire.

But never a vehicle!!!

(yet )