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Forum: 125cc - 249cc 07-08-2018, 05:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,483
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
Scooter Update: To answer rks's earlier inquiry;...

Scooter Update: To answer rks's earlier inquiry; after some research... yes I installed a 26mm carb on it and am using the stock airbox. I also installed a cheap high performance muffler on it,...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 06-28-2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,517
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
It is not talked about very much, but when...

It is not talked about very much, but when checking the "air-gap" on the pick-up module to flywheel clearance setting, make sure it is about .010". That is about the thickness of a standard business...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 06-28-2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,934
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
You may want to check with a scooter dealer and...

You may want to check with a scooter dealer and see what they might have available. I don't recommend buying junked engines unless you are knowledgeable about rebuilding them. There may be some...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 05-12-2018, 07:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,483
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
OK, I had installed a new timing chain. Now the...

OK, I had installed a new timing chain. Now the new tensioner extends very little and tightens it up; whereas on the old chain and new tensioner it was fully extended. What a difference! Tensioner...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 04-21-2018, 03:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,483
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
Hello Roscoe That is definitely sage advice. Do...

Hello Roscoe That is definitely sage advice. Do you care to relate the mechanical issues with the scoots you just mentioned? I want it to run properly and probably give it to my Grandson so he will...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 04-21-2018, 03:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,717
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
If the rocker arm on the exhaust valve is SUPER...

If the rocker arm on the exhaust valve is SUPER TIGHT, then that means your Exhaust Valve is Open partially or completely. Another scenario COULD BE it is in dire need of adjustment.
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 04-20-2018, 02:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,593
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
Hi Jerome If your exhaust valve guide seems...

Hi Jerome If your exhaust valve guide seems ROUGH as the exhaust valve travels up and down in it, use some strong solvent on it to break up the carbon and clean it. The stronger, the better. If the...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 04-17-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,483
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
Hello again Mr. rks Well sir, not a high...

Hello again Mr. rks Well sir, not a high performance carb. The pickup module came new with the stator. I air-gapped it at .010". The pins in the connector for it seem fine. It seems to produce a...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 04-14-2018, 07:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,483
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
UPDATE Still fighting a miss on the engine....

UPDATE Still fighting a miss on the engine. Checking into a valve gap issue as well. Will close up the gaps and keep informed. Any other ideas (besides a badly worn chain) let me know.
Closing...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 04-07-2018, 08:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,483
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
Hi rks That was my thought as well, that the...

Hi rks That was my thought as well, that the crank sprocket would be like the sprocket on the cam; with the more pointed teeth. The miss could be electrical. I am using new CDI, COIL, PLUG. It is...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 04-05-2018, 02:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,483
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
Hi rks How do you do? Thank you for your reply! ...

Hi rks How do you do? Thank you for your reply! No sir, I haven't split the case. I keep thinking the chain is bad. Nobody has been able to affirmatively answer my inquiry except you. Many folks...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 04-02-2018, 04:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,483
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
Hi Roscoe, I did not intend on changing the...

Hi Roscoe, I did not intend on changing the gear. I wished to know WHICH gear on the crank the cam timing chain rides on. I know the camshaft gear and Upper chain guide LINE UP with the outside...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 04-01-2018, 05:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,483
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
150cc Timing Chain Crankshaft Sprocket

Hi Gang! I see very little on this subject. Mostly I see action and removal guides for the OTHER side of the engine (the right side) with the starter clutch and oil pump. On the left side where the...
Forum: The Dawg Pound 02-14-2018, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,840
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
Neverendng School Shootings

Hi Guys and Gals. Today, there was another one. In the Parkland, Coral Springs, South Florida area...God Bless the victims and their families and the fortunate surviving kids as well. They have the...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 12-16-2017, 06:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,589
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
This thread is great. Another one where we were...

This thread is great. Another one where we were not informed of the true culprit or the outcome.
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 12-16-2017, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 22,081
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
Doh! The OP stated that this was going to be a nice...

The OP stated that this was going to be a nice read! But alas, it was not as he left us hanging as to what was going on. I wonder why he even bothered coming on here to start a thread in the first...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 12-04-2017, 05:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,758
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
ANOTHER UPDATE: Hello ya'll! The scoot is...

ANOTHER UPDATE: Hello ya'll! The scoot is running; not perfect at idle, but it IS running. The black sooty plug seemed to be from an INTERMITTENT SPARK problem as the charge seemed to be leaking...
Forum: The Dawg Pound 12-02-2017, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,515
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
Hello Irish, Where on our grand Peninsula are...

Hello Irish, Where on our grand Peninsula are you? There should be something near you. Are online parts an option for you? Nobody wants to push that trike! Have to pull it...not push it!
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 11-25-2017, 05:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,758
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
Hello Irish, Indeed. I have been there in a...

Hello Irish, Indeed. I have been there in a search for oddball items as well. They have some very good sales people there to help, always have! You can only get so much at the big box stores. They...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 11-24-2017, 12:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,758
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
Hello again! For those that care, at Ace...

Hello again! For those that care, at Ace Hardware, they really seemed to only have one O Ring that would even fit on the Scooter's Intake manifold. I know because I was there a few weeks ago. It was...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 11-24-2017, 12:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,758
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
Hi Guys, The "Starving For Fuel" problem was due...

Hi Guys, The "Starving For Fuel" problem was due to a weak vacuum on the Intake manifold caused because it was not completely sealed. A new manifold fixed THAT problem. Still playing with engine...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 10-23-2017, 07:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,593
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
Hi Roscoe I certainly appreciate the input. This...

Hi Roscoe I certainly appreciate the input. This engine has me a little frustrated because it defies just about all I do to it. I was mistakenly told that the CAM STOPPER PLATE on the Rocker...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 10-22-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,593
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
Crawford I love your questions. If the exhaust...

Crawford I love your questions. If the exhaust valve IS bent, it is very, very slight. Yes, I moved the valve up and down in the guide several times while the head was off. I noticed nothing wrong...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 10-22-2017, 08:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,593
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
Hi Crawford The valve moved freely through the...

Hi Crawford The valve moved freely through the guide when I reassembled it and seemed like it was not sticking when I put it back in the HEAD as I had removed the cylinder head and cleaned the...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 10-21-2017, 06:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,593
Posted By GrouchyOle'Man
Crawford Lubing the chain helped. I was able to...

Crawford Lubing the chain helped. I was able to install it with the cam and rockers, etc. Now though...and this is odd...the exhaust valve KEEPS coming out of adjustment; not the Intake but the...
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