Recent content by joshshsu

Well I got home today hoping for the best but it's bad news. I took a closer look at the piston and discovered a small crack and a gash that I didn't notice last night. I can work the crank around with the kick starter now but not freely. After a few revolutions I noticed metal shavings...

I hear you man. I just went back after about an hour (patients is not my strong suit) and managed to pop it loose! I got it to turn a whole revelation, then it stuck again and i didn't want to push my luck. I'm freaking pumped! I'll let it soak tonight, hopefully tomorrow it will kick over...

Ok I got the blaster home and went to work. I decided to take the jug off because the mystery oil I poured in came straight out of the exhaust port. I'm glad I did because I got to take a look at the cylinder, top of the piston and rings. Which all look good to go! It's seized at the crank...

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I'm heading home from work now to start disassembling it. I'm calling it "Project Ghetto Blaster" because I literally had to go into the ghetto to pick it up.

Josh from College Station TX here. I just picked up a 2002 Blaster for dirt cheap. The Good: Its got a Toomey Pipe and its 95% there. The Bad: No rear wheels. The Ugly: I'm pretty sure the motor is locked up. I haven't even got it home yet to start taking it apart. I'm going to...