How do you get a old engine to start when it is in a vary bad condition?

If the engine has very poor compression it will never start. However you should check the spark. Remove spark plug and place it against the metal body with the elactrical lead atached pull starter cord and see if there is a spark. If there is no spark then you have an electrcal problem or the spark plug could be faulty. Make sore it is at least clean. You can use erostart spray to ensure there is fuel to start if it stops after a few seconds there is a fuel problem. All engines need compression, fuel and a spark. If any of the three is missing the egine cannot run.

John
June 2005