More bad luck: GXH50 Seized Up

[Old Bob]

If the kit seller doesn't warrenty the engine you are up the creek, Honda won't cover it.

Did you pull it apart to determine what is stuck?

 

[HoughMade]

Contact them again, be polite. It's easy to ignore someone acting angry. I'm not implying you acted wrong or that you were being ignored by anyone...after all, I wasn't there, just a general suggestion whenever an issue arises...I can't help giving advice.

Hopefully it is something simple. I have had my Honda engine for a couple of years and it has been a faithful friend. Good luck!

 

[biketec]

I'm only one man and contrary to popular belief I'm human. I was out do to illness all last week, So for people who left a message or e-mailed me I will do my best to get caught back up sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused, but again I'm sure we can work something out!

 

[Sketch]

I apologize for the 'outburst' in my posts. I'm working on the attempt to get warranty work done.

 

[Sketch]

Btw, I tried gently turning the crank and it turned easily but the piston did not move. It appears that something snapped inside...piston arm or whatever.

 

[HoughMade]

In a discussion about the HS engines elsewhere, someone mentioned the bolts holding the rod cap on being loose. Maybe something similar for you? Worth a look, but clearly if the crank turns, but not the piston, it's time to split the cases...if not you, someone else.

 

[biketec]

Hummm makes a man wonder ..... The HS engine is known for loose bolts on the connecting rod and throw them, I wonder if Honda has begun hiring Chinese workers? Or ya never know it could be the wrist pin? who knows! Keys are always a good starting point? Try the warranty thing first see what they say and want from you and we will go from there.

 

[biketec]

HAHA great minds think a like Hough!
DO NOT SPLIT THE CASE!!!!!
Do warranty, if that does not work as a quick fix in your own town you need to send it back and I will replace it and worry about the warranty myself. Besides I have always wanted to see the inside of one of them for a comparison but for the love of MBs please don't split it.

 

[HoughMade]

Good advice- leave the cases alone.

 

[Sketch]

Roger that, not splitting it.

I have identified a honda place that has been very friendly and helpful with my father and some other people - recently talked a guy through fixing the timing belt for a log splitter honda engine without getting anything out of it himself. Going to approach him first with it (tomorrow). I just got the engine completely liberated from the bike and ready to take in.

Thanks biketec for the support, I'll do my best here in town first.