Does anyone out there know where I can get a like new sidewinder pipe for my 494 rotax?
-------------- Original message -------------- From: "Jim's Lawn Shop" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > John, > What follows is in no particular order and I'm sure something important will > be left out. > Shop manual / clean everything/ verify the crank work, check the runout, > rod clearance and make sure #1 and #2 are 180 degrees apart. / mounting > holes in lower crankcase are a lot easier to heli-coil if needed before the > engine is built up. / I like Yamaha's crankcase sealant,( for the case > halves) others have their > own preferred goo./ I try to get the crankcase, cylinders and head assembled > and then pressure check them before all the other crap goes on./ Even > with new > parts it pays to check the ring end gaps/ > Check the > oil injection check valves for "cracking" pressure, verify correct oil line > routing/ After market head gaskets preferred over the pain in the butt > factory > style/ Bleed the oil injection per shop manual / > Ignition timing is more accurate using a piston stop and degree wheel, > but I think the dial indicator method will be close enough. I'd check > the timing shortly > after you get it fired up/ Maybe be a little conservative on the jetting > till it > gets some time on it/ > I think the Kaw shop manual is pretty good on these engines, between the > manual and taking your time with it you'll be fine. Springs a long ways > off so no reason to hurry. Next year should be a lot more fun if you > don't have to fight with the [EMAIL PROTECTED]&* engine.....of course > something > else is always waiting! > Dave Phaneuf > Oops, almost forgot you're Canadian, you'll need BEER! ________________________________ FormulaCar Magazine - A Proud Supporter of Formula 500 The Official Publication of Junior Formula Car Racing Subscribe Today! www.formulacarmag.com or 519-624-2003 _________________________________ _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! ***
