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does my engine need a rebuild
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:01 pm
by steve speed
my motor is a 1997 engine and its clocked 17000 miles but that's only a guess it returns about 47mpg and uses about 500ml of oil per 1000 miles Ive done a compression test on a warmed up motor and i got 167 psi on the left pot and 170 on the right when i put a teaspoon of oil down each pot i got 184 psi on the left and 180 on the right it starts easy with no choke unless its really cold then it needs a bit ,,,what do the engine heads think ?? does it need a top end strip down ,,, thanks in advance
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:04 pm
by youngy
What carbs are you running?
The way you describe it, I'd be happy with it. My only concern would be the starting without choke, but as you're getting good fuel economy it'd probably nothing to worry about.
Does it rattle?
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:43 am
by steve speed
totally std motor,, std carbs just rebuilt ,, no obvious noises
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:50 am
by youngy
I'd be happier with yours than with mine in that case.
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 9:10 am
by phuk72
If it ain't broke ......
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 11:48 am
by trixynut
phuk72 wrote:If it ain't broke ......
...........break it !!
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:22 pm
by phuk72
trixynut wrote:
...........break it !!
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Been there, done that
