Wonder it I'm in trouble or not??

[geebt48cc]

Hey there,

Well, today I took the head off the top of the engine to take the studs out and a few drops of JB Weld. Ok, checked everything, and all looked good, but I found a spot on bottom ware the chrome has chipped off + a vertical scratch running top to bottom of the inside of cylinder chamber? MMmmm, it's never ran as well as it's running now.

So, wonder what I should think or do, if anything? Year old..48cc Skyhawk with chrome sleeve with 350 miles.

Glen

 

[hurricane]

if it aint broke dont fix it, otherwise just buy a spare and replace it . these things are so cheap i cant understand why so many people put so much effort into repairing these Ht engines.

But they are fun to understand small motors, so im guilty also of some repairs.

 

[geebt48cc]

Yes, I very much agree!~It's just fun to see how long one can make one of these little "CHINA WONDERS" to last?

Just wonder if it will stay the same for at least a few thousand more miles or just head south to the trash??????????? I mix 32:1der

PS-Wonder best place to buy new jug?-----Maybe steal sleeve insert also?

 

[hurricane]

LOl Gee, i am so unconcerned about my oil to gas ratio as i have numerous 2 cycle engines that i own to do lawn care at home. i just guesstimate every time i fill my gas can up. It works out for me, i dont need to understand the science, just have to know it works is all.

i dont know bout a jug, but just buy 3-4 of these engines and leave them on the shelf till you need the parts.

 

[geebt48cc]

So, does this mean (even if engine is running very well) , does this mean that the chipped chrome area will get worse in cylinder chamber.

 

[hurricane]

LOL Gee, i dont know, Ive never dug that far into my engine to even see the chrome.

 

[Bobbyoutback]

Hey there,

+ a vertical scratch running top to bottom of the inside of cylinder chamber?


Glen

Glen , that scratch may be caused by a piston clip thats not seated in its grove , what I mean is have a look at the two little wire clips that hold in the gudgeon pin near the top of the piston .

Don't start it till you check .

Bob.

 

[hurricane]

Thx Bob, good answer. You both got me curious now to take a look at mine.

 

[Bobbyoutback]

Thx Bob, good answer. You both got me curious now to take a look at mine.

Yep Hurricane its worth checking , I've had a engine seize because some goose in China made the gudgeon pin a bit to long & the pin on one side caught & jammed the piston to the cylinder wall wrecking both

Good Luck
Bob.

 

[geebt48cc]

Ok, uno what's interesting is its never run this good with great consistencies. So, the more I think about it, the more I just want to believe it was like that right out of the box. The chip of chrome is right down on bottom of sleeve (about the size of a quarter)

The way I look at it, is at least it's not up on top of sleeve wear the direct combustion is. I just hope it stays like that for a good while before another issue?

Thax
Glen