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Took my freshly restored 1981 Trailcat out last Saturday for a run.
I forgot that when in final assembly a month ago, I had put in a smaller jet and was going to check the plugs after a mile or so to see if she was lean, then tune from there.
Well she ran just great, way snappier than ever, since I've had it.
It was so much fun, even on my old beast, just cruising along.
But after about five miles I found out that she was lean, it lost a little power then I knew exactly what was wrong so I killed it.
The fan side plug was a nice light brown, maybe a touch lean, but the clutch side plug was completely white.............D'Oh!!
Oh well, it was a beautiful day for a 5 mile walk on the prairies.
You know your stressed at work when blowing up your machine is still a good day.
Plus my 500XC is sitting cozy in the car-hold waiting for more snow, and for me to get a day off.
My first piston replacement, pretty sure I know what I am doing, but any tips would help.
I forgot that when in final assembly a month ago, I had put in a smaller jet and was going to check the plugs after a mile or so to see if she was lean, then tune from there.
Well she ran just great, way snappier than ever, since I've had it.
It was so much fun, even on my old beast, just cruising along.
But after about five miles I found out that she was lean, it lost a little power then I knew exactly what was wrong so I killed it.
The fan side plug was a nice light brown, maybe a touch lean, but the clutch side plug was completely white.............D'Oh!!
Oh well, it was a beautiful day for a 5 mile walk on the prairies.
You know your stressed at work when blowing up your machine is still a good day.
Plus my 500XC is sitting cozy in the car-hold waiting for more snow, and for me to get a day off.
My first piston replacement, pretty sure I know what I am doing, but any tips would help.