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Good info. I'll check the mounting bolt, I don't recall seeing a bend in it. As for the other bolt, good eye! I think you are right. Not sure if it would cause such an off kilter issue but I'll Change it back to be sure. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ok, so against EVERONES advice, I replaced the band and sanded the drum. It was pretty tight so I adjusted a bit and although it was rubbing the drum it wasn't too/overly tight against it. I took it for a spin and it worked really really well for the first couple stops. Then something...

Agreed and thank you. I did what people here suggested (used brake cleaner, sanded the drum and ordered a new band) and thanked people for their help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not sure of your point man, I ordered a new band. Isn't that what you were suggesting? Poboy asked for me to quote someone saying to use brake cleaner which I did. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Selective editing, it was a screenshot. Lol. You are a paranoid bunch!! Here's the quote that you couldn't see originally. Says to use brake cleaner and sand down the band. Which I did. And I ordered a new band. Like was suggested. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here you go. I took screenshots instead of using the Tapatalk quote function. And as I said, new band is in the mail. Now. About that 'freezer method'...thoughts? ;-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yep, here you go! (FYI, your infatuation with where I live was flattering but now is verging on creepy...seriously) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There's one on every forum! :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It was a joke man. Sorry you get irritated so easily! fwiw, some people here recommended I use brake cleaner etc. and others said get a new band. I did both so I am listening to exactly what people here said. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

As I said. The new one is in the mail. No need for arithmetic. But before I put it on I'm going to spend a bit more time messing with the old one. Maybe if I sand it down a bit more and soak it in brake cleaner? Sent from my iPhone7++ using Tapatalk

Good data thanks. And yes, I am completely missing the choke, I had no idea it had one. I could adjust. Will need to track that down. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Really? I saturated with brake cleaner and sanded down to a 'fresh' layer. But maybe it's still bad. I guess we'll see once I put the new band (it's in the mail) on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I ordered a new band and drum. We'll see how it goes. Interesting situation with the existing one. I've cleaned both band and drum and then scuffed up the drum A LOT with 80 grit. After a few rides though the drum seems just as smooth and glazed over as ever...

Ok so I've never used seafoam...Interestingly enough I saw it at the auto parts store yesterday and looked at it but didnt buy. Anyway, saw this video today...Seems like a pretty aggressive...Do most people do this or just add a bit to their gas tank...

I hate that expression, its the first time I said it I think (not sure why I said it) Not me! Sent from my iPhone7+ using Tapatalk

Ok. So I'm back up and running. Last snafu was coming home to a puddle of gas. Bottom gasket on carb was leaking gas. Got a replacement and now it's sealed nicely. The persistent issue im having is this: If I increase idle I can get her started in a couple pulls but once she's warmed up I...

The hole was really small. Honestly dont know how they got the cord through it. I widened the hole a bit and got it through. thanks

I think the fuel in the filter may be from overpumping the carb when trying to start...Of course, that doesnt answer why its so frickin hard to start or why it stalls after a little bit... What can I take pics of to help? Plug and what else? thanks much for the help! ---------- Post added at...

Ok. Thats kinda what I thought...:ack2: Any ideas about the tough time starting and the stalling after a short <1 min period?

Thanks. It worked for about a week just fine and then the other day it was hard to start, started stalling after about 30 seconds at idle. I started opening the throttle when pulling to start in order to get it fired up more easily (it was taking maybe 5-10 pulls and alot of pumping on the...