Low Power and Uneven Running
We listed possible causes of the problem low power and uneven running:
1. Mixture too rich or too lean
2. Leaks in induction system
3. Defective or fouled spark plugs and loose plug connections
4. Improper fuel grades
5. Wet or defective ignition wiring
6. Engine overheating
7. Defective magneto breaker points
8. Dirty or broken carbon brushes in magneto
9. Improper valve and/or ignition timing
10. Propeller out of track, or hub nut loose
11. Carburetor heat control malfunction
12. Cracked engine mount or loose mount bolts
13. Foreign matter in induction system or fuel lines
14. Incorrectly adjusted carburetor control linkage
15. Fuel feed valve leaking or not operating properly
16. Warped or burned valves or valve seats
17. Broken valve springs
18. Worn or sticking pistons or cylinders
19. Cracked pistons or cylinders
20. Bent pushrods
21. Cylinder gaskets blown
22. Magneto ground wire loose and grounding
23. Carburetor icing
24. Fluctuating fuel pressure
25. Defective rocker arms or bearings
26. Defective valve guides
27. Bent crankshaft
28. Crosswind on propeller during ground operation
29. Spark plug wires crossed
Common Engine Problems List :
When you face a problem with your truck before go to service please view our common engine problems list, this will help your budget and time.
Problems :- Failure of Engine to Start
- Low Power and Uneven Running
- High Oil Temperature
- Excess Oil Consumption
- Low Oil Pressure
- High Oil Pressure
- Improper Engine Acceleration
- Failure of Engine to Idle Properly
- Engine Stops
- Engine Vibrates Excessively
- Engine Continually Throws Alternator Belt
- Engine Overheats
- High Cylinder Head Temperature
- Engine Won’t Stop When Switch is Turned Off
- Carburetor Leaks Fuel
- Engine Spits Back in Carburetor
- Engine Misses Intermittently
- Engine Misses Regularly
- Scattering Misfire
- Single Cylinder Miss at High Speed
- Single Cylinder Miss at Low Speed
- Causes of Pre‐Ignition
- Causes of Excessive Carbon Deposit
- Magneto Fails to Deliver any Spark
- Crankcase Fills with Oil (Dry‐sump System)
- Engine Pumps Oil
- Faulty Spark
- Mixture Analysis by Exhaust Flame
- Too‐Rich Mixture
- Too‐Lean Mixture