No this is the first time I've ever cranked itStarting over here. Did you ever have it running when it didnt run like it is now?
Is there any cracking or perishing at all on the boot? ( the boot between the carb and cylinder)Alright just checked out the boot Between the carb and the engine and noticed one of the screws was missing out on the boot. Could something small as that cause an air leak? It seemed to be sealed but maybe not. Also when I took the boot off I noticed liquid between the boot and plastic thing (idk what it's called) so maybe air was getting in through there?
The boot looks perfect, no cracks or anything. The liquid was oily feeling. Any cause to this? Here's a pic of itIs there any cracking or perishing at all on the boot? ( the boot between the carb and cylinder)
Was the liquid oily?
Replace the bolt and full top end gasket set if poss and go from there!
You will get to see the condition of the piston, cylinder and rod bearings while you're in there
The throttle slide is definitely seated i went over it againMy money still rides on the throttle slide not being fully seated... -BIG DAN
Alright just checked out the boot Between the carb and the engine and noticed one of the screws was missing out on the boot. Could something small as that cause an air leak? It seemed to be sealed but maybe not. Also when I took the boot off I noticed liquid between the boot and plastic thing (idk what it's called) so maybe air was getting in through there?
Is that how it's supposed to be? I've never had to deal with an air leak before so I'm not sure what to do. Should I just clean everything real good and stick it on? Should I get a new gasket for the cylinder/reed block? Also do I just stick the boot on or to I need to use some kind of sealant? I tried looking online but couldn't find any info about it that helps.Yeah. A bolt missing out of the boot will cause an air leak. Is there a gasket for that boot where it bolts to the cylinder?
Edit: Just looked at the fiche.
There's a gasket between the cylinder and Reed block but the boot bolts directly to the Reed block.
Is that how it's supposed to be? I've never had to deal with an air leak before so I'm not sure what to do. Should I just clean everything real good and stick it on? Should I get a new gasket for the cylinder/reed block? Also do I just stick the boot on or to I need to use some kind of sealant? I tried looking online but couldn't find any info about it that helps.
Yep, I would expect a 'Hunting Idle' with an air leak.However with an air leak this shouldn't be at max Rpms. More of a very high idle like a car with the choke still on.