SOHC
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I really like the hinge on the front exhaust. That is a really cool idea, I may have to put one of those on mine!This muffler I was just about to put in the scrap bin but I thought I should fix it, the front exit was ripped out and missing and it had 3 big cracks and had been sitting outside under a tree for years.
I noticed that. I wasn't sure if that's how they were originally, as they're normally so beaten up.I really like the hinge on the front exhaust. That is a really cool idea, I may have to put one of those on mine!
No, they are not typically like that. Usually the front plate is held down by four screws. This one has been modified with a cool hinge modification! Easy to get in and clean the spark arrestor...if it has one.I noticed that. I wasn't sure if that's how they were originally, as they're normally so beaten up.
I'll have to look at mine when I get a chance, I think it's been welded up and just exits out the side.No, they are not typically like that. Usually the front plate is held down by four screws. This one has been modified with a cool hinge modification! Easy to get in and clean the spark arrestor...if it has one.
Here is a standard one.
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It looks good. Less screws to vibrate looseI welded the hinge on, it was from a small wooden box as I couldn't get screws in as i didn't leave enough steel and I haven't had much luck with them staying in
Where did you order from? Any ideas for replacement oil pickup tubes? Snapped mine off in the case!Did some research on the o-ring that goes on the oil pump to seal the case on the outer bearing housing.
I got a 35 x 2mm o-ring and I felt it was a bit big and may be holding the pump up causing it to leak from the tank when laying on its side and suck air stopping the pump...... pumping.
It turns out the o-ring is actually 32.1mm x 1.6mm and I just ordered a pack of 10.
I recon this will fix it.
Also going to pull the muffler and double check the oil lines behind it.
dukes have a good one!I just bought a 298 that needs a new piston , what do you guys recommend seeing as Meteor don't seem to make one?
Nice!! I finally got the bearings and crank back in mine and got the case halves back together. I still need to source a piston (Duke's is out right now ) and a Red Beard Air filter (I have the v-stack already). I am sure There might be a part or two I might still need, but won't realize it until I get back to that part of the build. I also just recently modified my fuel tank front end to allow for the dog assembly to mount to it properly. I can't wait to get it fired up!Mine...waiting to get built...