Magnum XL 40 hitch

Jun 08, 2005 2 Replies

I augured in yesterday - too low & slow for gusty conditions.



Anyhow, I got a snootfull of mud in the venturi so today spent dissembling & cleaning.



I haven't dissembled the crankshaft or connecting rod but the head is off and I notice some binding as I turn the crank. This binding is at top dead center and consists of a mild bind at tdc with stronger binds either side of it (but close to tdc). I have oiled everything.



Did I bend the crank or the connecting rod or is this just what you expect for this type of engine?



LeeH The Crasher


An ABC cylinder/sleeve combo does this naturally, Lee. Are you sure that this isn't what you are up against?

Ed Cregger

Ed, I think you're right - dug out the paperwork and it agrees. Whew! Didn't bend the crank! Thanks for the reply -

LeeH Bottom posting :-)

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