[5l1mm]

so i thought i hosed the bike.
bought an engine.
turns out i never needed it, my main jet was clogged.
so now its back together and running like a champ
anyone wanna buy an engine?

 

[smilie]

Why did a bad jet make you think you needed an engine?

 

[BootheatsBUGS]

Lol

 

[gypsy]

never know when you'll need a spare!!

 

[CrazyDave]

never know when you'll need a spare!!

^
That right there! Just don't try using that line on the wife

 

[smilie]

^
That right there! Just don't try using that line on the wife

Wish I'd have known you a few years ago, Dave.:-(

 

[5l1mm]

Why did a bad jet make you think you needed an engine?

i knew nothing about carbs when i started this project.
i took all of my measurements and readings, and symptoms and posted them on this forum and one other.
a response from one of these guys said "you might have blew the engine if you ran out of oil, check the compression"
i checked the compression and it was low.
so i bought a spare engine for a swap.
then i found a competent local bike guy.
he gave me the answer without asking for money to fix it.
i tried to leave it there for him to do and he wouldnt.
so know i owe him work.
and i fixed it for free in 20 minutes.

 

[smilie]

Well, glad you got it fixed with minimal trouble. There's no substitute for good diagnostics. Always cheaper that just throwing parts at something in hopes of a fix. And with the age of your bike, spare parts are always good to have on hand. And in the process, you found a good mechanic to help in the future should you need him.

 

[Ramie]

i knew nothing about carbs when i started this project.

a response from one of these guys said "you might have blew the engine if you ran out of oil, check the compression"
i checked the compression and it was low.
so i bought a spare engine for a swap.

Just goes to show you be careful who's advice you take.