I just bought my first Blaster, a 2001 in decent shape for $500 about a week ago. It has a fresh rebuild but sat up for 2 years after the build. I changed the plug, replaced old gas with new (32:1), took apart the carb and cleaned it completely, and replaced the air filter. It runs great! The problem I am having is with the clutch. I put a new cable on and bought a new spring today. I have not replaced the spring because it looks like I have to take the motor out and take it apart to do that. Is that the case or am I overlooking something? Also when I pull the clutch lever the whole cable moves, not just the wire inside but the whole thing, so I am not getting much pulling action on the clutch lever on the motor. Am I missing a clip or is there something that holds the cable shroud in place? It really seems to me like there should be. I am a noob, first post here, so please be kind. I feel like a big enough idiot already. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks in advance.
