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by Derek Ellison
Mon Apr 26, 2010 7:31 pm
Forum: Motors - 247cc | 305cc | 337cc | 350cc
Topic: lack of power
Replies: 17
Views: 6907

It's leaking from the head and between the the cam and cylinder. I've dropped the engine twice already and retorqued the bolts. So that's what i'm going to do again except this time I'm going to try putting the old copper washers back on the head. I don't know what it is but it seems these new washe...
by Derek Ellison
Mon Apr 26, 2010 2:11 pm
Forum: Motors - 247cc | 305cc | 337cc | 350cc
Topic: Need Part Number for Crankshaft 20mm Socket
Replies: 9
Views: 5197

As far as i know there is no torque for that (atleast not in any of our 3 manuals we have). We did the ol dull screwdriver and hammer deal. Later my buddy made a wrench that slides right on to it. Honestly don't see why you would have to torque it, it has that washer tab on it that keeps it from sli...
by Derek Ellison
Mon Apr 26, 2010 2:07 pm
Forum: Motors - 247cc | 305cc | 337cc | 350cc
Topic: lack of power
Replies: 17
Views: 6907

hey guys, thanks for all the suggestions, and sorry i haven't been responding. i don't have internet so can only get on every so often. when i bought a new clutch pack pack they did give me the new softer springs so will try putting the harder springs back in. i also bought a carb rebuild kit and pu...
by Derek Ellison
Fri Apr 23, 2010 12:59 am
Forum: Motors - 247cc | 305cc | 337cc | 350cc
Topic: lack of power
Replies: 17
Views: 6907

yeah and it's all workin fine
by Derek Ellison
Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:16 pm
Forum: Motors - 247cc | 305cc | 337cc | 350cc
Topic: lack of power
Replies: 17
Views: 6907

pretty much right at 90 degrees. another thing i forgot to mention (sorry) is that when i'm in forth gear and just cruisin along the RPMs seem to just jump up.
by Derek Ellison
Thu Apr 22, 2010 4:42 pm
Forum: Motors - 247cc | 305cc | 337cc | 350cc
Topic: lack of power
Replies: 17
Views: 6907

yeah, i literally stared, disconnected, reconnected the chain for a good half hour till i was satisfied
by Derek Ellison
Thu Apr 22, 2010 4:29 pm
Forum: Motors - 247cc | 305cc | 337cc | 350cc
Topic: lack of power
Replies: 17
Views: 6907

lack of power

I just finished rebuilding my '65 dream and I'm haveing a serious lack of power. 1st and 2nd gear feel ok but once i hit 3rd it doesn't really want to do much and once i get to 50mph it's a real battle to get it any higher. the carb is tuned, timing is on, and compression is 120. Anyone have any sug...




 

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