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Old Aug 19, 2021 | 10:39 PM
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Old Aug 20, 2021 | 11:26 AM
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Found out the front head gasket is blown could this also cause smoke from exhaust???
 
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Yes we use cosmetic head gaskets only MLS type
 
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Old Aug 20, 2021 | 06:15 PM
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Will riding the shovel till I get the parts cause more problems....my ol lady keeps the cage....Shovel is what Ride daily....
I believe I used Fire Ring Gaskets on the heads...if my memory is right..have a blown memory....anyway..
 
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You will burn a hole length ways into the head - if you have heads in your stash then go for it
 
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Yea new it would do something.....lol
 
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Old Aug 20, 2021 | 11:02 PM
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Notice you mention Cosmetic hls gaskets.....how are the fire ring gasket....between the two...
 
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Okay Check out the Heads didn't find any leaks.....but did find leaks coming from bottom of Rockers......also need to do some adjustments to the Carburetor thinks it's running lean...
 
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Check Spark Plugs does not show any oil on Plugs, but shows smutt which believe cause by fuel. Not oil or head leak except for the Rockers.
So am I heading in the right direction....I would still have to take the Heads off to fix the Rockes...
 
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