oil pump/other question

jeffhardyrules · Post by **jeffhardyrules** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:39 pm

I read somewhere in the forums that the oil from the oil pump doesn't go through the tube very fast but everyone that I ask(at school) says my problem of the engine getting hot quickly has to do with either the oil pump or spark plug. I am sure it isn't the spark plug because I also read in the forums that this one guy was using an AUTOLITE 275(which is what I have)so how do I clean the pump out. I have no clue in what I am doing so asking is the best thing so I don't break anything. Oh and I cleaned my muffler out as good as I could and now it get full power around 13 MPH instead of 16 MPH so I actually believe the problem is with my muffler. Hopefully that wasn't to confusing. Sorry about all the questions but I am not a mechanicaly inclined person. Thanks, yet again

burnt_toast · Post by **burnt_toast** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 1:27 pm

but does ur muffler still has holes?

I'm almost certain that you are running too lean if it does. this causes it to overheat, oil pump is not a likely problem.

vette76 · Post by **vette76** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:21 pm

even with the exhaust off u should hit 30. pull it completely off and try it.

jeffhardyrules · Post by **jeffhardyrules** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:28 pm

with the dents and holes in the muffler it does reach 30 if there isn't wind. If I go against he wind(the wind being about 15 mph) the spree goes 25 mph

STUPID QUESTION could I put silicone(for the time until I buy a muffler) over the holes. I know it is stupid. I am just trying to think of something to cover the holeswith and not destroy my scooter. Thanks.

vette76 · Post by **vette76** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:34 pm

silicone will melt. try hi temp epoxy.

hondaman · Post by **hondaman** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:56 pm

Or JB weld. Comes in two tubes. Mix equal amont from each tube .
Smear on and let dry at least 12 hours. Sand around the holes before you put it on so you have a clean surface.

jeffhardyrules · Post by **jeffhardyrules** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:50 pm

ok thanks

I hope it will work for a week