Help thread: generic carbureted motorcycle crankshaft position sensor suspected with no spark no fuel
I have been reading about generic carbureted motorcycle crankshaft position sensor suspected with no spark no fuel and I am not sure which step should come first in a real workshop diagnosis. The engine starts, but I want a method for checking fuel level, air leaks, pilot circuit, needle position, and idle mixture without making the setup worse.
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5 repliesOn generic carbureted motorcycle crankshaft position sensor suspected with no spark no fuel, mark every original setting before touching screws. Then check fuel flow, float height, air leaks at the intake boot, and pilot jet cleanliness. Tiny dirt can create a very expensive-looking mood.
Do not underestimate old fuel, low battery voltage, or a loose ground. They love pretending to be expensive components. That is how I would approach generic carbureted motorcycle crankshaft position sensor suspected with no spark no fuel before spending money.
What would be the one tool you would want on the bench before touching generic carbureted motorcycle crankshaft position sensor suspected with no spark no fuel?
Thomas Spagnoli: workshop approach for generic carbureted motorcycle crankshaft position sensor suspected with no spark no fuel
My workshop rule for generic carbureted motorcycle crankshaft position sensor suspected with no spark no fuel is simple: prove the basic condition first, then decide whether the clever part is actually needed.
If the result changes hot versus cold, or under load versus idle, write that down. Those conditions are not noise; they are clues.
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Bring one result at a time and the forum can narrow it down properly. That is how a thread becomes a real workshop note.
Update: I am going to start with the measurements instead of ordering parts tonight. My wallet already looks relieved. I will post the exact result, even if the answer ends up being embarrassingly simple.