2005 Pitbull Running bad

[Pitman]

The fuel was on . I called the mechanic and he said he couldn't remember what size they were . he is saying its the Engine control module going bad and the jetting is fine and working good. it has never run worse since i picked it up . granted i brought it in for this issue and the bogging down but I dont know if hes just BSing me

 

[mleach72]

The fuel was on . I called the mechanic and he said he couldn't remember what size they were . he is saying its the Engine control module going bad and the jetting is fine and working good. it has never run worse since i picked it up . granted i brought it in for this issue and the bogging down but I dont know if hes just BSing me

Since you have the air cleaner off, look in the carb and twist the throttle to see if the accelerator pump is squirting fuel. If it is, that should deliver enough fuel to get the engine to fire.

 

[Pitman]

ok let me go see does it need the key on because the battery is out and recharging ?

 

[knothead]

The fuel was on . I called the mechanic and he said he couldn't remember what size they were . he is saying its the Engine control module going bad and the jetting is fine and working good. it has never run worse since i picked it up . granted i brought it in for this issue and the bogging down but I dont know if hes just BSing me

I wouldnt let that guy work on my bicycle

 

[Pitman]

I just Checked they there are three separate jets of fuel being sprayed into the carb when I turn the throttle 1 left 1 right 1 center

 

[mleach72]

ok let me go see does it need the key on because the battery is out and recharging ?

No, the key doesn't need to be on. I would also pull the spark plugs to see what they look like. If he jetted it too rich, you may have fouled the plugs.

 

[Pitman]

would they foul that fast ? he put them in brand new I haven't been even15 miles on them I will remove and check though

 

[Pitman]

I pulled the plugs and I don't think they are fouled but very sooty . one was cracked so regardless I will change them . he wont ever touch it again . but posted the pics for reference to richness

 

[mleach72]

would they foul that fast ? he put them in brand new I haven't been even15 miles on them I will remove and check though

The spark plugs are the best indicator of what's happening in the cylinder. Too rich, they will be black and sooty. Too lean, they will be white. You want a tan color. If it's too rich, it doesn't take long to foul plugs.

 

[knothead]

Im just aggravated with the mechanic...1500 to do what...hell i can jet the carb for 50.00 and that including the new jets...he didnt fix nothing and saying its the ehc...if its the ehc it either runs or it dies or maybe not start at all....but if its just running like shit then thats fuel air or spark...so when you call him he tells you there isnt nothing wrong with your jetting that he did it right and saying its the ehc....he is full of shit...i cant stand a lieing crook...

 

[mleach72]

I pulled the plugs and I don't think they are fouled but very sooty . one was cracked so regardless I will change them . he wont ever touch it again . but posted the pics for reference to richness

Yeah, that's at least part of your problem. The cracked plug probably wasn't firing.

 

[knothead]

I agree with mleach....that plug is junk...go to autozone or wherever and get the right plugs....i have never been impressed with this over priced irdium plugs....i would put champion or ngk in it....plug gap should be around .40 best i remember....and if you can put the new ones in it with a wrench and not a spark plug socket..

 

[mleach72]

Also, make sure the enrichner is fully closed once the engine is warm. Those plugs look pretty black, but that could be from faulty plugs.

 

[Pitman]

Ok so Im hoping that this is the problem and it fires up waiting on the battery to recharge. it could have cracked from him over time of the bike sitting there after he put them in a tested it because of stress on the ceramic from over tightening . im praying for a win here LOL

 

[Pitman]

Good News we have a winner . it cranked right up no more black smoke no more bogging down with the air filter off i put it on an it got a little sluggish so I will adjust it out. thank you for all your help . Thanks for suggesting to pull the plugs I honestly didn't think of those since they we brand new . Live and learn .

 

[mleach72]

Good News we have a winner . it cranked right up no more black smoke no more bogging down with the air filter off i put it on an it got a little sluggish so I will adjust it out. thank you for all your help . Thanks for suggesting to pull the plugs I honestly didn't think of those since they we brand new . Live and learn .

Good deal! Did you check if the auxiliary vent plug was removed? With the air cleaner off, the carb is able to breathe through the main vent. When you put the air cleaner back on, it might be blocking the main vent. That's why they made the auxiliary vent for aftermarket ac's. That might be where the sluggishness is coming from. Those spike ac's aren't great performers, but it definitely won't run right if the main vent is blocked and the plug isn't removed.

 

[knothead]

Do as Matt says to make sure all that is right...if it continues to act up a little after that then check the jets....start back at a .31 intermediate and a .76 main and see how it runs...im figuring you will end up with a .32 and a .78 to make it run exactly right but i cant say forsure cause that all will play with the cold weather and whatever exhaust you have on it

 

[awg]

Hey, you should take those plugs back to the mechanic and tell him to shove em up his ass!

 

[chubs]

I pulled the plugs and I don't think they are fouled but very sooty . one was cracked so regardless I will change them . he wont ever touch it again . but posted the pics for reference to richness

I hope you're the one that broke that spark plug, because if it got broken when the "mechanic" was putting it in, you got screwed so bad you should be pregnant!! I hope you at least got a kiss while he was screwing ya!

 

[knothead]

Hey, you should take those plugs back to the mechanic and tell him to shove em up his ass!

It be more than them damn plugs up his ass for 1500.00...i have been pissed all day about this and im not lieing...i hate a damn lieing thief....anything over 250.00 for jetting a carb and new plugs is a complete rip off to me

My charge out rate that i work on bikes and golf carts is 80.00 an hour.
2 hours labor at most on jetting unless i find other problems with the carb =160.00
Jets themselves for 2 jets= 20.00
Plugs = 12.00
Total = 192.00
Cash is King...Total 160.00