Is this really a 53cc?

[darwin]

You guys looking for 53cc parts might ask Grubee if they have any returned motors thy might want to part with. Returned under warranty.

 

[JerryAssburger]

The one I got is fine, but like most kits, it required tweaking. I do remember seeing a bushing for the clutch bell.

 

[JerryAssburger]

Brief Update on the "53cc Clone Belt-Drive Kit". Runs great. Pulling the baffle from the exhaust pipe wakes it up- (too noisy, though), but I'll find/make a better exhaust for it eventually. Carb is typical Utility-Engine "responsive".... which means I'm also going to try my RT or NT carb on it with the offset manifold. As it is, I think I'm running above 32 mph @ 6800 rpm-ish, if my cellphone GPS is to be believed. Once I greased the brass bushing on the clutch with some marine trailer bearing grease, it has given me zero problems. Going to give it its first oil change, too.

Hope this helps anyone considering these kits.

 

[Deleted Member 4613]

Jerry, I think you could use a better grease, like the
Lucas "Red and Tacky" a higher temp grease, formulated
with extreme pressure additives, and also tacky, here:

Lucas Oil 14 oz. Red 'N' Tacky Grease 10005 - The Home Depot

The water-resistant Lucas Oil 14 oz. Red 'N' Tacky Grease, fortified with rust and oxidation inhibitors. It makes a great choice for use in many agricultural, automotive, industrial and marine applications.

www.homedepot.com

Remember to put grease under the flange.

 

[JerryAssburger]

Jerry, I think you could use a better grease, like the
Lucas "Red and Tacky" a higher temp grease, formulated
with extreme pressure additives, and also tacky, here:

Lucas Oil 14 oz. Red 'N' Tacky Grease 10005 - The Home Depot

The water-resistant Lucas Oil 14 oz. Red 'N' Tacky Grease, fortified with rust and oxidation inhibitors. It makes a great choice for use in many agricultural, automotive, industrial and marine applications.

www.homedepot.com

Remember to put grease under the flange.

...Thanks! I thought that's what this stuff was... It's red , extremely tacky, salt-water resistant marine wheel-bearing grease. Once in my naive youth, I burned up a set of boat-trailer bearings, I learned about this stuff and never looked back!
Overall, these little HS engines amaze me. I love 'em.

 

[Deleted Member 4613]

Not sure what you're using but the grease should be
high temp, be formulated with extreme pressure
additives, and tacky. Lucas also makes a marine
grease but it wouldn't be as good for the bushing
as the The "Red and Tacky." Temperature resistance
is important when operating near a hot motor. I
think bushing failures have been caused by
grease flowing out or away from the bushing, and over-
tightened drive belts.

 

[Member 30571]

Heres another vote for Red and Tacky..

 

[Wrench]

Mix a little Moly Grease in with the Red n Tacky, then ya got a super extreme pressure grease
Or just use straight Moly Grease. You think Red n Tacky is tacky Wait until ya try this stuff it's the extreme high pressure grease.
Moly is for high pressure applications

 

[Deleted Member 4613]

You don't have to mix in Moly; these formulations already contain
extreme pressure additives. Grease chemists have developed
extreme pressure additives centuries ago, and normally
employ them in a high quality bearing greases.

 

[Wrench]

You don't have to mix in Moly; these formulations already contain
extreme pressure additives. Grease chemists have developed
extreme pressure additives centuries ago, and normally
employ them in a high quality bearing greases.

Yes I know that, but mixing a little more Moly in it makes it even better