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oil pump/other question
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:39 pm
by jeffhardyrules
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
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 1:27 pm
by burnt_toast
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.
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:21 pm
by vette76
even with the exhaust off u should hit 30. pull it completely off and try it.
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:28 pm
by jeffhardyrules
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.
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:34 pm
by vette76
silicone will melt. try hi temp epoxy.
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:56 pm
by hondaman
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.
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:50 pm
by jeffhardyrules
ok thanks
I hope it will work for a week