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BANDOLEROS => Engine Care & Tuning => Topic started by: Bando 9 on May 08, 2008, 08:43:19 am

Title: Cluch and engine
Post by: Bando 9 on May 08, 2008, 08:43:19 am

I was wondering if on my bando the clutch should smoke for 5-10 min. I was starting the engine and there was nothing I could do to shut it off. The engine was stuck wide open! My dad had to pull the gas line to shut it off. the switches didn't work to turn it off. Why would the clutch smoke like that?  Is something wrong?  The throttle clip was fine... I don't know what happened, do you?

I need help
Chance  8)

Title: Re: Cluch and engine
Post by: justfreaky on May 08, 2008, 09:05:41 am

 Obviously something causing the throttle to stick.
Make sure there are no kinks in the cable, and that it is lubricated.
Also, make sure the linkages are not sticking and properly lubricated.
Check the wiring and switches to be sure they are wired properly and operating properly.

 Here is a link to a checklist:

http://www.600racing.com/600_racing_info/tech_tips/518644.html

 You might also want to tear the clutch apart, and inspect the shoes, drum, etc... for any damage.


Steve

Title: Re: Cluch and engine
Post by: Bando 9 on May 09, 2008, 07:46:37 am

I will try that thanks

Chance  8)

Title: Re: Cluch and engine
Post by: Bando 9 on May 09, 2008, 05:25:58 pm

 Dad fixed the turning off proublem and the cluch. Now it is just stuck wide open. Any Help or guess on what is wrong would help. Thanks!

Chance 8)

Title: Re: Cluch and engine
Post by: justfreaky on May 10, 2008, 02:01:02 am

Sounds like the clutch is, well, Stuck!
Your going to have to pull it off, take it apart, and see where the problem lies.
Could be that the overheating of it could have done some damage.
Maybe Admin or Fastmantom can give you more insight.
Check it out and let us know.

Good Luck!

Steve

Title: Re: Cluch and engine
Post by: Bando 9 on May 10, 2008, 07:54:55 am

Sorry Steve, I made a mistake.  :-[
It's not the cluch... The engine is running at full power just on idle. The store we get our parts from is sending down another carb. This one is BAD.
Thanks for the help! I missed last race because of the engine and I hope to make this weeks.

Chance 8)

Title: Re: Cluch and engine
Post by: justfreaky on May 11, 2008, 02:36:51 am

Hi Chance,
 My Bad  :-[
I mis- read what you were saying.
 ::)
Steve

Title: Re: Cluch and engine
Post by: Bando 9 on May 11, 2008, 09:24:00 am

We got the new cluch and now we are ready to race.

Chance 8)