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TominMO · 12-31-2022, 02:39 PM

Went to work on it today. Couldn't wait until noon so I started at 10ish.

Removed spark plug. Champion. Tossed in trash and connected correct new NGK plug to plug lead. Turned on key, discovered I had spark, so installed plug, removed carb and intake manifold, squirted starting fluid into head. But no joy after many kicks. Checked voltage--1.8v. Replaced battery with Carrot's battery sitting on the table. Started on first kick! But sounded really clacky.

Long story short, exhaust valve was super loose and intake valve was super tight. Adjusted to correct clearances, installed covers, squirted fluid, turned key and kicked it over, again in one kick, but much quieter this time. Declared victory, peace with honor etc and went inside for lunch.

Getting up close and personal with it shows me that it does still need a fair bit of TLC. But I bet if I installed the clean carb off The Carrot and added some gas, I could ride it right now.

Notes:
23mm (or 15/16"?) socket/wrench for valve covers
9mm socket for valve adjuster locknut
Clearances set to a snug .003" (calls for .002" but my feelers jump from .0015" to .003")
Both tires look good from a distance but are badly cracked on the sidewalls. So I need four new tires, tubes, rim strips.
Also need new air filter elements.

12-31-2022, 02:39 PM	#7
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,876	Went to work on it today. Couldn't wait until noon so I started at 10ish. Removed spark plug. Champion. Tossed in trash and connected correct new NGK plug to plug lead. Turned on key, discovered I had spark, so installed plug, removed carb and intake manifold, squirted starting fluid into head. But no joy after many kicks. Checked voltage--1.8v. Replaced battery with Carrot's battery sitting on the table. Started on first kick! But sounded really clacky. Long story short, exhaust valve was super loose and intake valve was super tight. Adjusted to correct clearances, installed covers, squirted fluid, turned key and kicked it over, again in one kick, but much quieter this time. Declared victory, peace with honor etc and went inside for lunch. Getting up close and personal with it shows me that it does still need a fair bit of TLC. But I bet if I installed the clean carb off The Carrot and added some gas, I could ride it right now. Notes: 23mm (or 15/16"?) socket/wrench for valve covers 9mm socket for valve adjuster locknut Clearances set to a snug .003" (calls for .002" but my feelers jump from .0015" to .003") Both tires look good from a distance but are badly cracked on the sidewalls. So I need four new tires, tubes, rim strips. Also need new air filter elements. __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself Last edited by TominMO; 12-31-2022 at 05:08 PM.
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