First time Maytag engine owner - picked up 2

RTR · Jun 20, 2016

I got these two engines at auction this weekend. I know nothing about them just wanted to get them since they were a good deal. I would like to get them running but need help because I don't want to mess them up by my lack of knowledge of them. I've tried googling. I've found some info but not enough to even help me decide what model they are. I THINK I have (2) model 92s. I did find out the serial number is on the flywheel but I didn't write them down.

How do these things get fuel and oil? Do they have a carburetor and gas tank?

Someone please chime in with some good info and help.

golfcartman · Jun 20, 2016

Yes you have two model 92 may tags. The fuel tank is in the frame under the engine. Mix your gas and oil at 16 to 1 ratio.there is a open and
close handle at the carb./ fuel mixer on the end opposite the spark plug. Set the lever to open and crank a couple times then back to about half
open. There is a check valve in the tank that may need cleaning its on the end of the fuel line. The points and coil are under the flywheel. Points
can be seen under the cover on the flywheel and to get to the coil requires removing the flywheel. They look to be in good shape and clean so
prolly all they need is fresh fuel. Let me know how you come out. Gcm

RTR · Jul 18, 2016

(quoted from post at 21:50:40 06/20/16) Yes you have two model 92 may tags. The fuel tank is in the frame under the engine. Mix your gas and oil at 16 to 1 ratio.there is a open and
close handle at the carb./ fuel mixer on the end opposite the spark plug. Set the lever to open and crank a couple times then back to about half
open. There is a check valve in the tank that may need cleaning its on the end of the fuel line. The points and coil are under the flywheel. Points
can be seen under the cover on the flywheel and to get to the coil requires removing the flywheel. They look to be in good shape and clean so
prolly all they need is fresh fuel. Let me know how you come out. Gcm

I got the red one running with fresh fuel and a light sanding of the points through the access plate.......boy was it tough to work in that tight area. I put some 50:1 mix fuel in it (already had it) so I hope it doesn't hurt it too bad. She starts on the 2nd or 3rd kick and runs well....at least I think so.

The white engine pictured isn't running yet. I went ahead and did the same to it.....fresh fuel, and sanding of the points. I had to sand these points for a minute as there was a buildup spot on them. Once I did that I kicked it several times with the help of a little bit of ether. I got one single pop after about 20 kicks. I then decided to try and start it with the other engine by using an old belt that was laying around. This proved to be successful in getting the white engine to "hit" and start running but when I took off the "power supply" the white engine would die and not stay running. Please help if you can with this one.

I've never been around an engine like this, so what do I know. It is blowing some of the oil out of the exhaust...probably because its mixed 50:1.

RTR · Jul 19, 2016

Here are some videos of the 2 engines running:

Red first start
http://youtu.be/lxfLFTLEgcI

Red one – Running Good
http://youtu.be/XAk3VPuiobI

White one - Running
http://youtu.be/tykwj351PBs
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