04-21-2011, 03:34 PM | #46 | |
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04-21-2011, 09:47 PM | #47 |
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It's all ferrous in there, so can you use a long magnet to remove the rod? That might be a lot quicker. I have a really cheap multi driver that I only keep around because it has a telescopic magnet in the shaft.
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04-22-2011, 01:45 PM | #48 |
I've got the top off now. I was wondering if while I was in here I should check for other things. For instance, should I clean the top of my piston or replace any rings or anything? If there is nothing to be had by doing this, then it's going back together!
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04-22-2011, 02:01 PM | #49 |
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I'd inspect the cylinder walls. If they look good (unscored) I'd button it up and go riding.
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04-22-2011, 02:25 PM | #50 |
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It's kinda risky to start removing carbon from the top of a piston while it's installed in the cylinder; it's tough to keep junk out of the ring land area. If you decide to clean the carbon off, have an assistant hold a Shop Vac over your work area, so that debris is forced into the vacuum.
Is the carbon on the piston and valves excessive?
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04-22-2011, 02:50 PM | #51 |
Not excessive at all. Just want to make sure I have no (preventable) reason to ever take this thing apart again. I'll just let it go for now. Thanks!
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05-23-2011, 12:41 PM | #52 |
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update: I finished adjusting the valves, this still has not allowed the bike to fire over. The coil Brian had on the bike when he gave it to me was no good I changed the coil to the extra one he supplied and the bike had spark (as he said a weak spark with a yellow color not a strong blue). I then sprayed some starting fluid in the carb with no response still. I know the plug is new and I guarantee the fuel is getting to the cylinder. does anyone have a suggestion as to which cdi and coil I should buy (preferably a bit more voltage through the coil.) I believe there might be a problem with how weak the spark is; it's that bad.
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