Planet Minis

Airthyme · 06-15-2009, 08:09 PM

Hi, I just scored a Z50 K5

But I just can't seem to get it to fire up. I have a spark although it seems weak. The carb is clean and seems to get fuel. Any suggestions welcomed. also does anyone know where to get parts in Canada.

cdoublejj · 06-16-2009, 12:23 AM

compression? maybe need a new condenser?

ducatilover · 06-16-2009, 12:36 AM

Replace your points and condenser. You will be surprised how many members (including myself) wasted time and $ when the problem was just those two parts. Start there.

mexicanyella · 06-18-2009, 01:54 PM

Hell, if you're having trouble finding parts nearby just file, clean and adjust the points first. You may not have to replace anything. Set them to .012-.016", then see if the spark improves. It's easier to file them with the flywheel removed, but you can sort of do it through the access holes if your flywheel has them ('74 should). Clean them well after filing them (aerosol electronic cleaner is nice and doesn't eat resin off the coils) and set the gap with flywheel installed, since points cam is part of the flywheel. Double check gap after setting; it's prone to change sneakily as you tighten the points screw up...

06-15-2009, 08:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Airthyme PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Barrie ON Canada Posts: 1	Need help with 74 z50ak5 Hi, I just scored a Z50 K5 But I just can't seem to get it to fire up. I have a spark although it seems weak. The carb is clean and seems to get fuel. Any suggestions welcomed. also does anyone know where to get parts in Canada.

06-16-2009, 12:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
cdoublejj 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St.Joe MO Posts: 1,343 My Mood:	Re: Need help with 74 z50ak5 compression? maybe need a new condenser?

06-16-2009, 12:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
ducatilover 2nd Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 606 My Mood:	Re: Need help with 74 z50ak5 Replace your points and condenser. You will be surprised how many members (including myself) wasted time and $ when the problem was just those two parts. Start there.

06-18-2009, 01:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
mexicanyella El rey de los puntos Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Troy, MO Posts: 915	Re: Need help with 74 z50ak5 Hell, if you're having trouble finding parts nearby just file, clean and adjust the points first. You may not have to replace anything. Set them to .012-.016", then see if the spark improves. It's easier to file them with the flywheel removed, but you can sort of do it through the access holes if your flywheel has them ('74 should). Clean them well after filing them (aerosol electronic cleaner is nice and doesn't eat resin off the coils) and set the gap with flywheel installed, since points cam is part of the flywheel. Double check gap after setting; it's prone to change sneakily as you tighten the points screw up...

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)