Hi, I have a Hammerhead Twister with a GY6 150 engine in it. I've had it about a year and a half and put a ton of work into it to get it running normally, replacing the list below.
Battery (x2)
Transmission Belt
Carb
Wheels/Tires (front and rear)
Brakes (front and rear)
Starting about a month ago, it will run fine for about 5 minutes then it loses all power and eventually shuts off. During this period it starts to smoke pretty badly from the top of the engine and smells like burning oil. After that it will not start or barely start unless I let it cool off for a time, after which the cycle begins again. I checked the compression and it's at about 90psi, which I know isn't as high as it should be, but doesn't seem disastrously low.
My question is: Is there anything I can check or replace to save the kart or do I scrap it? I'm fairly handy with smaller engines and have some help from more handy people if necessary, but a new engine costs way more than this kart is worth.
Thank you
Battery (x2)
Transmission Belt
Carb
Wheels/Tires (front and rear)
Brakes (front and rear)
Starting about a month ago, it will run fine for about 5 minutes then it loses all power and eventually shuts off. During this period it starts to smoke pretty badly from the top of the engine and smells like burning oil. After that it will not start or barely start unless I let it cool off for a time, after which the cycle begins again. I checked the compression and it's at about 90psi, which I know isn't as high as it should be, but doesn't seem disastrously low.
My question is: Is there anything I can check or replace to save the kart or do I scrap it? I'm fairly handy with smaller engines and have some help from more handy people if necessary, but a new engine costs way more than this kart is worth.
Thank you
