April 23, 200917 yr Hi all I finally got my 300 back together again today after changing the crank bearings and seals. It started very nicely at the 5 th kick, but it soon became way too hot. The fan went on after about 30 seconds and after a minute even the rear muffler was burning hot. After stopping and trying to start again it also backfired a couple of times. Never did that before. Any ideas anyone? -Jan
April 24, 200917 yr Author Hi allI finally got my 300 back together again today after changing the crank bearings and seals. It started very nicely at the 5 th kick, but it soon became way too hot. The fan went on after about 30 seconds and after a minute even the rear muffler was burning hot. After stopping and trying to start again it also backfired a couple of times. Never did that before. Any ideas anyone? -Jan Got to answer this myself then. I was actually dreaming the answer while seeping last night - rather a nightmare. Checked first thing when got home from work today. Yep.. Forgot to tighten the flywheel bolt.. The splint (?) was of course gone but manage to get a new one quickly. Got the flywheel mounted and tighten thoroughly and the thing started again at once. Seemed to run OK until it started smoke like an old steam train. The gear oil probably runs straight through my new seals. To it again then and no competition tomorrow.. -Jan Edited April 24, 200917 yr by JanDyb
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