Recent content by Edwin Spangler

Wait a second, did you install the tire over the reversed valve stem? For whatever reason, I just thought you were plugging that hole... lol:sifone:

I regularly hit 6500 with it but same as with the 420, I have a shield blocking it from removing parts of me. 65 is all Id really trust it for. I can rev a bit higher but if I didnt have the shield in place, idk if I would trust spinning chinese metal even that high. Heres more, the "stock"...

Oh hang on sorry, that EC link is incorrect. I meant to link ebay for the flywheel...

There are stories of flywheel exploding at stock speeds. Most people will suggest what you see in this thread, about 5k max and thats a gamble still... The only 100% way to not blow it up is to never run it. I spin a gx390 flywheel up to 6 k but since its a Honda, I can kinda trust it a little...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/226212752797?_skw=212+billit+rod&itmmeta=01M11VQMBFZM9ZKDJ45BJFZGZE&hash=item34ab54ad9d:g:g1cAAeSwRXVqUKAk&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA8GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xDQ%2B%2Fzw4DWusYEnI5sLhlzMpwvG%2FuXQCyEzpljamcEbA%2Fk7Izlvzfzvi5o3T7GZRsUhz4WmHEcKbIdlNeWRdJZ1OqSYLxW1PnnDJlArT8F7A8MJed9v...

Im sore tomorrow just looking at it.

These are contradictory statements. Safe and reliable would be NOT changing the springs. Dont change the springs until you change the flywheel and rod. Youre just asking for a chunk of cast iron in your thigh or back.

I did not expect a time lapse... Lol I thought you were serious.

The engine comes without a tank but I think the tank you have should bolt to the engine. Not sure if thats necessary but Im wondering if it is. Could the tank being so high, cause enough pressure in the bowl to overflow? Is this the carb that leaks during accel? I would check the bowls fuel...

Seeing the carb, it looks level enough. It would have to be an extreme angle to cause leaking.

You have plans for two other cars after this, correct?

Ok I assume its off the 212 Ghost engine? Forgot also, hows the tip of the needle look? Ill be honest, I HATE that carb. Ive been dealing with one for almost a week and cant figure my issue out. Its going in the parts pile as soon as the Nibbi gets here. Floats look good. The carb is...

We could tell you if the float is off if you post a pic of the carb with the bowl off. Bottom of the carb needs to be clocked at about 2'oclock and the top should be about 7'oclock. Get the floats and the needle in the pic. The idea is, when the carb is inverted, the needle stops in its...

Guys, are there any tires out there that are known to last a bit? Take a little abuse? These SunF V treads dont last more than a few days. Then we have to tube them and by then theyre basically slicks with NO traction. Cant take them off the road. We drive mostly in peagravel sprinkled pavement...

Thats awesome man. I thought that was a joke!