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New guy from Canada
Jake2345:
Hahaha the darn photo turn upside down....damn phone
Jake2345:
Bad news folks....the motor blew...
J6G1Z:
--- Quote from: Jake2345 on July 05, 2014, 12:33:40 am ---Bad news folks....the motor blew...
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How'd you manage that? It's usually a pretty tough engine. Did your oil level get low?
Sorry to hear that
J.
Jake2345:
I made sure there was oil in it, but I'm assuming that because of the lack of maintence by the last owner it just went bang.....like I tried to keep this going but the kid before me did not keep it running right....sorry I don't know what to do with it anymore
J6G1Z:
Does the engine still run at all?
Does the engine still rotate?
How did the engine die? Did it just stop running, or did it cough/hick-up a couple times first?
Are you 100% sure that your carb is receiving fuel?
Do you know how to run a compression test?
From what I recall, these engines are near bullet proof except for the cam chain tensioner. I seem to recall problems with cam chain tensioners. I've been lucky enough to have not had any problems in this area, so I cannot be of much help there.
I'd answer those first 4 questions & run a compression check if the engine still rotates properly. Once we know if you have compression or not, then a plan can be put together. Might as well check for spark while you are at it. If you don't know how to run these tests, just let me know. They are fairly easy. You will need to locate a compression test gauge that will thread into your sparkplug hole. Often you can borrow or rent one from an auto parts store.
Good luck
J.
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