New build thoughts

[bob58o]

Things to check...

Flywheel key. Timing might be off

Camshaft compression release. Might be stuck and not bumping the valve open.

Camshaft timing. - Make sure the dots on cam and crank gear align.

Valve lash. People always recommend checking valve lash. It is just a good reason to look in there, my valve lash has always been ok.

When starting, pull slowly until you feel the start of the compression stroke. Then let the cord retract. Then hold tight and give it a good pull. From what I've read and experienced, this problem often fixes itself, which is probably not the best solution. LOL

On the last engine, there was a while where I was getting kickbacks. Then I thought I had no compression for a bit. Then everything was ok. I did break a flywheel key at one point, but not sure it was related (or even at the same time as the kickback issues). This was all when the engine was just put together.
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Everything has been fine since.

 

[GoFast157]

It was the valve lash. Runs perfect now. I set both intake and exhaust to .004.

 

[GoFast157]

Update**

Almost finished with this bad boy

 

[landuse]

That looks awesome!

 

[josh7owens]

What did you paint it with?

 

[anickode]

What did you paint it with?

I'm gonna take a wild stab in the dark and say orange paint.

 

[landuse]

I'm gonna take a wild stab in the dark and say orange paint.

Hahahahahaha

 

[GoFast157]

What did you paint it with?

I sprayed it with some Rustoleum Safety Orange mixed with Acetone and Enamel Hardner. It turned out pretty well. I probably should have added a little more hardner than I used. But overall impressed myself for first time using a paint sprayer.

Does anyone know if I can enter this into the build off contest? I started it last October.

 

[tgus3]

Thats one sweet looking kart

 

[josh7owens]

I sprayed it with some Rustoleum Safety Orange mixed with Acetone and Enamel Hardner. It turned out pretty well. I probably should have added a little more hardner than I used. But overall impressed myself for first time using a paint sprayer.

Does anyone know if I can enter this into the build off contest? I started it last October.

I’m about to paint mine with the Rustoleum Safety blue. I need to look up how much hardener to use. I ordered some online but it hasn’t came in yet. I’m planning to paint this weekend.