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Dang, I wanted it to seat in but it sounds like the break in procedures may not have been the right approach.
May be pulling both cylinders.... again!
I'll keep asking for others input here to see what I really need to do in the end.
Assistance and information is very much appreciated.
May be pulling both cylinders.... again!
I'll keep asking for others input here to see what I really need to do in the end.
Assistance and information is very much appreciated.
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Dang, I wanted it to seat in but it sounds like the break in procedures may not have been the right approach.
May be pulling both cylinders.... again!
I'll keep asking for others input here to see what I really need to do in the end.
Assistance and information is very much appreciated.
May be pulling both cylinders.... again!
I'll keep asking for others input here to see what I really need to do in the end.
Assistance and information is very much appreciated.
Have you run a compression and leak down test?
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Imhfo and we all know what those are like....... I wouldn't run a KB piston my push mower.
But again every one has their own preferences and experiences.
Imhfo and we all know what those are like....... I wouldn't run a KB piston my push mower.
But again every one has their own preferences and experiences.
But again every one has their own preferences and experiences.
Imhfo and we all know what those are like....... I wouldn't run a KB piston my push mower.
But again every one has their own preferences and experiences.
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Probably buy new rings and have the cylinders re-honed is what I'm thinking depending on what we see when we open it up ... again.
I think there is a definite issue due to errors made during break in. I may have run the break in oil too long too???
The spot on the front plug seems to show a ring gap issues allow distinct blow by to create a defined burn line on the plug, and the rear just didn't seat proper and is the oil burner.
The Indy and me talked about the critical alignment in the rings and has used them before and felt they were a good choice. His method of the first start ups mimics the manual. Cautious, multiple heat cooling cycles before hitting the road.
I just read a good article on break in from another conversation here. I didn't follow these instruction.
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
I sent a message to KB asking about break in specifics for my KB305+.20 and will share whatever info they give me.
Thanks to all who are helping with suggestions and comments
I think there is a definite issue due to errors made during break in. I may have run the break in oil too long too???
The spot on the front plug seems to show a ring gap issues allow distinct blow by to create a defined burn line on the plug, and the rear just didn't seat proper and is the oil burner.
The Indy and me talked about the critical alignment in the rings and has used them before and felt they were a good choice. His method of the first start ups mimics the manual. Cautious, multiple heat cooling cycles before hitting the road.
I just read a good article on break in from another conversation here. I didn't follow these instruction.
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
I sent a message to KB asking about break in specifics for my KB305+.20 and will share whatever info they give me.
Thanks to all who are helping with suggestions and comments
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