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by jmcginn68
Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:05 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: spree swingarm bushings
Replies: 1
Views: 1286

spree swingarm bushings

where can one buy spree swingarm bushings? :(
by jmcginn68
Fri Aug 17, 2012 10:28 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: removing tube in carb
Replies: 7
Views: 3074

Re: removing tube in carb

not that tube,the one that extends from bottom of carb body into flat bowl.(pilot circuit?)it has a micro hole one can poke a guitar string through.
by jmcginn68
Fri Aug 17, 2012 9:46 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: removing tube in carb
Replies: 7
Views: 3074

removing tube in carb

is it possible to remove brass tube from carb body to clean the micro hole?
by jmcginn68
Thu Aug 16, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: LOW COMPRESSION ON FRANKENSPREE
Replies: 37
Views: 14917

Re: LOW COMPRESSION ON FRANKENSPREE

no i never tested it wot it read 75 lbs. dry + wet with throttle closed.
by jmcginn68
Thu Aug 16, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: LOW COMPRESSION ON FRANKENSPREE
Replies: 37
Views: 14917

Re: LOW COMPRESSION ON FRANKENSPREE

i forgot to hold throttle open.i put regular oil in plughole+immidiatly cranked it+still 75 lbs.
by jmcginn68
Thu Aug 16, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: LOW COMPRESSION ON FRANKENSPREE
Replies: 37
Views: 14917

Re: LOW COMPRESSION ON FRANKENSPREE

bear was right,i put a better compression tester (the screw in hose type)+compression read 75 that seams low w new piston,rings,honing.ill clean carb better.
by jmcginn68
Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:34 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: LOW COMPRESSION ON FRANKENSPREE
Replies: 37
Views: 14917

Re: LOW COMPRESSION ON FRANKENSPREE

i also put all new seals+float needle
by jmcginn68
Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:33 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: LOW COMPRESSION ON FRANKENSPREE
Replies: 37
Views: 14917

Re: LOW COMPRESSION ON FRANKENSPREE

soaked it all in acetone for 2 weeks,pushed out the "main jet? thing w the little holes blew air + carb clean every wich way ,even that hole in bowl bottom.
by jmcginn68
Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:05 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: LOW COMPRESSION ON FRANKENSPREE
Replies: 37
Views: 14917

Re: LOW COMPRESSION ON FRANKENSPREE

carb was cleaned thoroughly
by jmcginn68
Tue Aug 14, 2012 6:43 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: LOW COMPRESSION ON FRANKENSPREE
Replies: 37
Views: 14917

Re: LOW COMPRESSION ON FRANKENSPREE

THANK YOU so much for your thoughts bear.the original pisto n is "dished" sorry for calling it flat.im leery of running flat head w dome piston due to piston hitting head.would every thing else withstand more compression having 25 yrs+2000k?have not confirmed tester is good but when i gave...
by jmcginn68
Tue Aug 14, 2012 4:40 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: LOW COMPRESSION ON FRANKENSPREE
Replies: 37
Views: 14917

LOW COMPRESSION ON FRANKENSPREE

hi,i purchased an 85 spree basket case,guy said it siezed+he broke new ring assembling it.it came w new DOMED PISTON+HEAD (old ones were flat)i measured cylinder its within specs,honed it but ring would not colapse enogh w expansion ring under it.(i notice aftermarket pistons dont have the third oct...