Post by dryshave on Mar 27, 2012 16:02:37 GMT -6
I've recently stripped down an elite 250 engine with 89,000 kms on it. I could tell that the engine had been opened up in the past, but the cylinder hasn't been bored out, nor does it need it. The piston was in decent shape, though it looks like someone installed a fresh set of rings not long ago.
The manual says the acceptable gap between the piston rod and the surrounding crank "thingy" is .002 in. I've measured mine at .006 on each side. There is no vertical play, but it does seem a little sloppy to me. Should I be looking for another crankshaft?
The manual says the acceptable gap between the piston rod and the surrounding crank "thingy" is .002 in. I've measured mine at .006 on each side. There is no vertical play, but it does seem a little sloppy to me. Should I be looking for another crankshaft?
