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I definatly got the head mod done i seen the head when it got back. Does the engine need to be warm when doing the test? Seems concerning if it is suppose to be around 150 maybe I will give it another try. Thank you for the advice I am hoping the engine is just being noisy and nothing is wrong.

I am pre mixing 32:1 with 90 octane fuel and I am using belray oil. Just tested compression and it is at 130. The plug in using is an ngk br8es.

Okay I will try to do the plug chop. Should I be starting at the stock 230 or because I have the k&n filter with no lid should assume it needs more fuel and start with a 240 or 250? Could an air leak cause the noise or the excess heat? Thanks for all the help once again

Okay thank you for your opinion. Another question I have is what the normal operating temp would be at the head? I feel the engine gets hotter then it did before the build and I have even upsized the main jet to a 280. Having port and head work done, could having a stock exhaust cause any of...

I sent the cylinder and head away to Ken oconnor and he did all the work so I am pretty confident in the work.

My blasters top end is freshly rebuilt, runs and starts good with good compression but the engine has a rattle to it mostly at idle. While riding or revving the rattle goes away. I need to know if there is a problem or if it could be considered normal? The motor is all stock besides a k&n air...

My blaster is freshly rebuilt and has an odd rattle to it mostly at idle. Runs and drives good but I am worried something could be wrong because of how it sounds. Any help or opinions would be greatly appreciated!