My Spree engine runs.....BACKWARDS????

Farfignugin · Post by **Farfignugin** » Sun Aug 13, 2006 8:46 pm

Just to verify, the CDI unit controlls the timing, and noiseguy is right, it's not adjustable.

Spirit of 95 · Post by **Spirit of 95** » Sun Aug 13, 2006 11:17 pm

It just acts like the timing is not correct. I am aware you can't adjust it but are there any other parts that would have an effect on it. I did try a different CDI unit without much luck. There is a solution to this and its probably an easy one. 2-cycle engines are not rocket science yet this one will not run correctly.

Post by **noiseguy** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:57 am

Any chance the woodruff key is missing on the engine? That would screw up the timing.

Spirit of 95 · Post by **Spirit of 95** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:24 pm

nope...woodruff key is there. I tried clearing some of the rust off the tab on the flywheel hoping it would make a difference........nope.

Spirit of 95 · Post by **Spirit of 95** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:30 pm

Now that I know to hold the rear brake to start the Spree...@*&^%...It runs until I let go of the rear brake.........Could anyone help with what I hope is the final problem I need to deal with.

MySpree · Post by **MySpree** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:19 pm

short?

vonchuk · Post by **vonchuk** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:45 pm

Okay; I looked at my engine. The electronic pickup can be move a little left or right when the bolts are loosened. A little filing with a small rat tail file in the mounting tab holes to eggshape the holes would allow more movement. You may have to file the tab down with a flat file to clear the engine case. This would allow for several degrees of timing. Move toward rotation to advance. Away from rotation to retard. Chuck