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Post by aeroxbud on Dec 23, 2023 19:14:37 GMT -5
I should be so lucky.  |
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Post by aeroxbud on Dec 25, 2023 18:29:39 GMT -5
So when I removed the spark plug. Coolant came out!  So engine out and strip down time. Crank looked okay still. So turned upside down. Oiled everything up. No marks on the cylinder or piston. Put back together. Took it out for a short run and seem okay.  |
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Post by FrankenMech on Dec 25, 2023 20:00:39 GMT -5
So where did the coolant come from, blown head gasket, warped head, loose headbolt?
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Post by aeroxbud on Dec 26, 2023 4:56:02 GMT -5
So where did the coolant come from, blown head gasket, warped head, loose headbolt? Looks like the head gasket failed. |
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Post by FrankenMech on Dec 26, 2023 5:38:56 GMT -5
Hmmmm, any reason why?
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Post by aeroxbud on Dec 26, 2023 9:36:06 GMT -5
Not really sure. Just looked thin in a couple of places.  |
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Post by FrankenMech on Dec 26, 2023 11:29:56 GMT -5
Make sure the head and cylinder surfaces are flat and that all the head bolts get torqued properly and are not stripping out of the case. Over torquing a stud can cause the threads to crack. Cracks in the case or head can cause uneven pressure. Gaskets usually are fairly consistent. Clamping forces must be even. Something caused that gasket to fail. Check everything before you make yet another walk of shame...
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Post by milly on Dec 29, 2023 6:38:29 GMT -5
Yesterday I changed over to new tyres and tubes. What a pig to get on and managed to pinch the tube so I gave up muttering curse. Today I tried again with the old tube but that had a slight air leak. Took to the tyre shop and for them to fit new tube only £18. Should have gone there before but at done one ok.   |
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Post by FrankenMech on Dec 29, 2023 17:03:41 GMT -5
The 'experts' can save a lot of cussing and expense. I gave up exhaust work 40 years ago, and tires (tyres) about 50 years ago.
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Post by milly on Dec 29, 2023 18:11:52 GMT -5
The 'experts' can save a lot of cussing and expense. I gave up exhaust work 40 years ago, and tires (tyres) about 50 years ago. Yep I should know better being as I am not doing scooters anymore FrankenMech 🤔 |
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Post by aeroxbud on Dec 29, 2023 18:35:36 GMT -5
The 'experts' can save a lot of cussing and expense. I gave up exhaust work 40 years ago, and tires (tyres) about 50 years ago. 🤔   |
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Post by FrankenMech on Dec 30, 2023 13:45:32 GMT -5
The 'experts' can save a lot of cussing and expense. I gave up exhaust work 40 years ago, and tires (tyres) about 50 years ago. Yep I should know better being as I am not doing scooters anymore FrankenMech 🤔 Hmmmm. You decided to take your dirt nap today? |
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Post by milly on Jan 1, 2024 9:55:12 GMT -5
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Post by jackrides on Jan 1, 2024 18:35:25 GMT -5
Anyone that sucessfully welds something is a creator, and has magic with metal. Sometimes however, warts are unnecessary.
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Post by milly on Jan 10, 2024 16:42:28 GMT -5
This morning I found it very cold in the shed so didn't do anything other than go to the coffee shop to procrastinate about my carb isolator. It was warm there.   |
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