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    Engine keeps suddenly stopping

    My son installed a rebuilt engine on his blaster. It ran fine for a few hours, then suddenly stopped. There was oil in the crankcase. The fuel was mixed correctly. Something was jammed up. It wouldn't turn over, couldn't even move the kick start. I thought at first that something had...
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    blaster wont start

    OK. Someone told me that 60 was fine. But I guess he didn't know what he was talking about. Where's the first place to check for leaks? Or do I have to assume I need a new top end? (Former owner assured me that top end was good.)
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    blaster wont start

    Thanks for the advice. I did exactly this. I found out that when the cover is off the engine, everything spins nicely. When I screw the cover back on, it is extremely hard. I then saw where the cover is being scraped--also where it had been cracked and re-brazed. So that's the one problem...
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    blaster wont start

    So we spent several hours on it yesterday. Used a proper spark tester--spark is good. Used a compression tester--it holds 60. Checked reeds--turned them over--they are sealing. Fuel is coming through carburator. Got one very small explosion when I sprayed starter, otherwise nothing. One...
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    blaster wont start

    Thanks very much. That's what I'll do next.
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    blaster wont start

    I got a blue spark. I assume that means it is hot enough. I didn't measure compression. It feels like I have compression when I kick the starter, but I will check that. I didn't forget the key, but I also assume the flywheel wouldn't be spinning and I wouldn't have the spark if I forgot the key.
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    blaster wont start

    I bought a blaster that wouldn't start. I replaced the stator and now I'm getting a spark. But still there was no action in the engine. So I cleaned out the carburator, and filter. Still nothing is happening. I put a bit of gasoline under the spark plug, and tried to kick start again...
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    Ball joints

    I don't think so. I'll try what you suggested and I hope it will work. This is a project I'm doing with my 14-year-old son and we only get to it on weekends. Thanks for the help.
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    Ball joints

    It is on the final tightening. I don't think the threads are damaged. Thanks. This is helpful. I'm going to try what you suggested.
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    Ball joints

    I am reassembling my chassis, and I'm having trouble threading the castle nut onto the lower ball joint on the front wheel. The ball joint just spins when I try to tighten the nut. Any advice?