Engine won't start

bradman · Post by **bradman** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 12:42 pm

I went out to use my ss for the first time today and the engine makes a whining noise. The engine will not turn. Could I have damaged it by cleaning it up?

SCRATCH THIS< IT NEEDED CLEANING

swampgator · Post by **swampgator** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 7:24 pm

I would remove the belt cover to see if they are in place. It could be insufficient tension on the lower belt, but I'll leave that for the experts here.

Ed in Tampa · Post by **Ed in Tampa** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:18 pm

I hate to nit pick but your Shopsmith doesn't have an engine. It has a motor.

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:37 pm

Ed in Tampa wrote:I hate to nit pick but your Shopsmith doesn't have an engine. It has a motor.

Thanks Ed, I desired making that point but don't feel up to potential flack. Jim:rolleyes:

backhertz · Post by **backhertz** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 9:41 pm

I suppose someone must be able to adapt a Briggs & Stratton engine to a Shopsmith- but it most likely be a 10E/ER. An issue for the 10E/ER forum on Yahoo.

Seriously, it's very hard to tell with what you've shared. This is a question I am unable to suggest anything to you as I am not sure of what you mean by whining. Have you lubricated the motor sheaves? When you say whining, a bearing comes to mind.

But if the motor is not turning, do not try more than a few seconds with the power switch on as you'll fry your motor. Cleaning is a good thing for the motor. Like Swampgator suggests, pull the belt cover off and you'll be able to see what is going on.

Well after you clean & lube it, come on back & provide an update.

skou · Post by **skou** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 1:37 am

I've heard of 2 stroke engines being fitted to an ER. (Most 2 stroke engines will run in any position, so the Hz mode as well as vertical are possible.) The carburetor might have some limitations, if it has a float bowl.

And think. No extension cords!

steve

peterm · Post by **peterm** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 8:15 am

see Shopsmith Shavings 6 for one example

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garys · Post by **garys** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 11:14 am

Motor-engine. Depending on who you are, there may not be a difference.

Just try to tell one of the NASCAR racers that their car has an engine, and they will correct you and tell you that it is a motor.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 11:38 am

garys wrote:Motor-engine. Depending on who you are, there may not be a difference.

Just try to tell one of the NASCAR racers that their car has an engine, and they will correct you and tell you that it is a motor.

A little brain fodder!

http://www.worldwidewords.org/articles/engine.htm

I assume the same can be said about 'over here'(except we call lorries trucks).

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 11:41 am

garys wrote:Motor-engine. Depending on who you are, there may not be a difference.

Just try to tell one of the NASCAR racers that their car has an engine, and they will correct you and tell you that it is a motor.

Then you can ask them why is it in a motor car(riage).

Hmmmmm maybe they have it right!;)

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