Crazy Eddie
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| posted on 23/3/08 at 08:27 PM |
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Engine has "let go"
After about 10 track days I decided to take part in my first Auto Solo event and guess what - the engine let go:
Now what I'm wandering is (893 with baffled sump) was it just too much 360 spins / chicanes etc that would do this or more likey the engine was
just on it's way out?
Reason I ask is that the day itself was really good and don't want to put a new engine in just to see it go bang again?
Cheers
Eddie
www.EdwardsSchoolOfMotoring.co.uk
For online shopping that earns you money  : Ei42.com
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nitram38
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| posted on 23/3/08 at 08:31 PM |
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You haven't said how many miles or the age of the engine.
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zilspeed
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| posted on 23/3/08 at 08:33 PM |
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Ahh, an electrical problem I see.
(Rod through the side of the alternator).
Sorry, but one of my survival techniques is seeing the funny side. Hope you can find a replacement motor cheap enough.
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CRAIGR
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| posted on 23/3/08 at 08:47 PM |
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Argh crap luck Eddie
Good job i didn't take you up on your offer of that other blade you had sidelined.
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worX
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| posted on 23/3/08 at 08:50 PM |
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He's just sold that one I think!!!
That's really tough conkers mate, but you could prob guess what my advice would be - go to the same bloke that this one was from and tell him
what happened...
Steve 
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Originally posted by CRAIGR
Argh crap luck Eddie
Good job i didn't take you up on your offer of that other blade you had sidelined.
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CRAIGR
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| posted on 23/3/08 at 08:56 PM |
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Nooooooooooo!!!!quote:
Originally posted by worX
He's just sold that one I think!!!
That's really tough conkers mate, but you could prob guess what my advice would be - go to the same bloke that this one was from and tell him
what happened...
Steve
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Originally posted by CRAIGR
Argh crap luck Eddie
Good job i didn't take you up on your offer of that other blade you had sidelined.
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Jubal
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| posted on 23/3/08 at 09:31 PM |
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Tough luck that one matey. Let us know if we can help with the heavy lifting when the replacement goes in. Good job you have a spare!
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caber
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| posted on 23/3/08 at 11:26 PM |
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I could lend you my spare Pinto not prone to throwing importsant bits out the side!
Caber
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 10:01 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Crazy Eddie
After about 10 track days I decided to take part in my first Auto Solo event and guess what - the engine let go:
Now what I'm wandering is (893 with baffled sump) was it just too much 360 spins / chicanes etc that would do this or more likey the engine was
just on it's way out?
Reason I ask is that the day itself was really good and don't want to put a new engine in just to see it go bang again?
Cheers
Eddie
ASK SCOT LAD he has a blade lying around if i can remember
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Crazy Eddie
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 04:53 PM |
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Yeah I do have that engine we talked about Craig so that is ok for now
The one I sold was a complete bike that I figured was worth more selling as a complete bike than splitting for engine.
The engine was 1 year and 5000 miles old since rebuild (obviously engine was pre '95 originally) and this is why I'm concerned about just
putting another one in if there is something wrong with my setup or that this Auto Test was just too much high revs 360 spins etc ???
Cheers
Eddie
www.EdwardsSchoolOfMotoring.co.uk
For online shopping that earns you money : Ei42.com
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