Recent content by hovel

I've had one for years. It is an invaluable tool.

Outstanding !!

Is this a great forum or what !

Amen brother - even if the response did digress into TMI.

A quick internet search would lead one to believe that this is a proprietary engine.

And therefore, parts have been spoken for, Niels gets them.

Wooden like to sit on it for very long right now.

I go back and forth from near Pensacola to near Quitman Ga. about every two weeks. I'd be glad to pack this stuff up and bring it. Maybe I can save you a trip.

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I've used one of the rubber tipped testers for over 40 years. They are the least expensive testers and will do a fine job for you. The only problem is that you have to round up a buddy or family member to help you. One person will crank the engine and hold the throttle open while the helper has...

As noted, an overly rich mixture is the cause of the poor running. It would be like running (or trying to) on full choke. The black smoke is the giveaway, I think you've got an intermittent fuel flow problem. Wire brushing a plug rarely does much good. For a seriously fouled plug you must clean...

Naptha, Probably nothing. Look up the octane rating and yes, stay out of the throttle.

Looks great ! The pipes compliment the rest of the bike. I have a very good idea how wonderful it sounds. Nice job.

Some 70's vintage Kawasaki dirt bikes came with a twin plug head. Only one hole was used and the other hole had a hex head 14 X 1.25 short bolt. These make into a much neater TDC finder than an old spark plug. I set the plunger in the TDC finder (locked with a set screw) so that the piston hits...

Get a copy of the book "Performance Welding" by Richard Finch. It is not expensive and you'll find it an invaluable asset to your home library. All your questions will be answered.