Thanks for the info. I tried to post on buggynews.com
but am haveing a problem logging in. I had set up an
account a while back. I need to reset my password but
it tells me my username does not match my email
address. I see that you are the admin for that site.
Can you help me out?
username: Kerry Bullard
email: i_r_machinist@...

--- hopsterguy <stevehopkins@...> wrote:

> If you haven't already, definately check out
> www.buggynews.com
>
> Your post will be seen by FAR more people and you
> will get more responses.
>
> That said, I would lean towards the valve guide or
> oil seals assuming
> your rings are okay.
>
>
>
> Have you seen a good GY6 service manual? TANK makes
> a great one (for
> scooters, but it all applies) See the service
> manual section at
> BuggyNews. Tank is the first, top thread in that
> forum section:
>
> http://www.buggynews.com/viewforum.php?f=44
>
> Do you have a decent filter on that buggy? Dirt
> shouldn't have gotten
> past a well maintained, good filter system. Some of
> these karts
> (older models mostly) come with a really crappy foam
> filter system
> that lets a lot of dust and dirt in. Those engines
> end up with these
> problems easily. Others have a better cannister and
> paper filter
> system.... Even better, run a well oiled UNI with
> an outer wear
> installed.
>
> -Steve
> Admin
> BuggyNews.com
>
>
>
> --- In ChineseORB@yahoogroups.com, "i_r_machinist"
> <i_r_machinist@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > I have a Twister with a GY6 150cc motor. Took it
> to west Texas where
> > it was rode like an army mule. Started smoking
> badly. Pulled the head.
> > Cylinder was scored. Bought an oversized cylinder
> from Awesome
> > Buggies. Top of new piston is 2.260", skirt is
> 2.283". New cylinder
> > bore is 2.292".
> > I'm running synthetic 10w-40 oil.
> > My problem is that this thing smokes like an old
> Cheech and Chong
> > movie.
> > I have the motor apart right now and am about to
> order new valves and
> > seals. Is my piston to cylinder bore clearance
> correct. It sure seems
> > loose to me?
> > Any help would be appreciated.
> > Thanks
> > i_r_
> >
> > PS. I want to buy another buggy but can't justify
> it with this one not
> > running.
> >
>
>
>




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