I bought a project 89 Blaster about two weeks ago. This is my second Blaster now. It needs some work. I traded a PS3 for it. It had no cylinder or head. I also found out, after I got it, the bearings in the carrier are completely shot to the point that I think the carrier is shot too. Also the upper a-arm bushings are in pretty bad shape.
I've bought some some parts from yamaha28 in the parts section. I bought his complete rear axle with carrier, reed cage, and cylinder head(Everything looks good by the way I gave him some rep and tried to reply in the thread but it wouldn't let me). All I need now is a cylinder for a decent price. They sell on eBay for crazy prices. Haven't pulled the trigger because I'm trying to find one for a good price(and I'm broke).
The bottom end seems to be in good condition. No visible cracks in the case, rolls over freely, and the rod looks to be in good shape(other than a little surface rust in the wrist). What else should I check before I go any further? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I think I'm on the right track but I know some of you guys have lots of experience rebuilding the top end on these blasters.
I've bought some some parts from yamaha28 in the parts section. I bought his complete rear axle with carrier, reed cage, and cylinder head(Everything looks good by the way I gave him some rep and tried to reply in the thread but it wouldn't let me). All I need now is a cylinder for a decent price. They sell on eBay for crazy prices. Haven't pulled the trigger because I'm trying to find one for a good price(and I'm broke).
The bottom end seems to be in good condition. No visible cracks in the case, rolls over freely, and the rod looks to be in good shape(other than a little surface rust in the wrist). What else should I check before I go any further? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I think I'm on the right track but I know some of you guys have lots of experience rebuilding the top end on these blasters.