might need a new connecting rod
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Connecting rod or whole new crank? I would jjust go with a new hotrods or wiesco crank and have it checked out by a builder. Gonna be cheaper in the end that way.
why would you need a rod? i agreed with the whole crank setup but i like the +3 from vitos because its not that much price difference and its a performance upgrade and it requires no trenching of the cases. typically you would want to do bearings and seals at the same time. also be sure to use a crank instalation tool to pull it into the bearing and not beat it in with a hammer.
the connecting rod bearrings seem loose.i wouldnt want to spend a pile of cash on getting the cylinder bored and ported for f all
wish i could avoid getting one,this rebuild is getting out of hand.but i should of expected it
wish i could avoid getting one,this rebuild is getting out of hand.but i should of expected it
it is cheaper normally to get a new crank that it is to replace a bearing. and it is doubtful you need a rod, most likely a bearing. is there up and down play? how much side to side play?
but if you get a +3 stroker crank, you can run a spacer till you get the money to have the jug and head ported and cut to match the extra stroke. yes the spacer will not give you full power, maybe 75% of what it can make, but it will allow you to run it.
but if you get a +3 stroker crank, you can run a spacer till you get the money to have the jug and head ported and cut to match the extra stroke. yes the spacer will not give you full power, maybe 75% of what it can make, but it will allow you to run it.
here is some cranks on ebay to give you an idea of the prics
+3 stroker vitos - YAMAHA BLASTER 3MM STROKER STUFFER CRANK - eBay (item 110550469798 end time Feb-17-11 11:16:45 PST)
stock crank wiseco - Wiseco Yamaha Blaster Crankshaft Kit Crank YFS200 200 - eBay (item 230578923540 end time Feb-26-11 08:45:52 PST)
+3 stroker vitos - YAMAHA BLASTER 3MM STROKER STUFFER CRANK - eBay (item 110550469798 end time Feb-17-11 11:16:45 PST)
stock crank wiseco - Wiseco Yamaha Blaster Crankshaft Kit Crank YFS200 200 - eBay (item 230578923540 end time Feb-26-11 08:45:52 PST)
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mabe im just being paranoid?
theres next to nothing for play up/down and side to side.i just thought of somthing
metal expans when heated so that would take out the play when the motor warms up right?
theres next to nothing for play up/down and side to side.i just thought of somthing
metal expans when heated so that would take out the play when the motor warms up right?
there was a knocking sound before i pulled the cylinder and head.looks like im doomed.lol.
it wasnt the original rattle sound all blasters make.example when the cylinder and head was on i would slowly turn the motor and it would make a slight knock sound.so looks like ill be buying a new crank or conecting rod which ever is cheaper in the long run
it wasnt the original rattle sound all blasters make.example when the cylinder and head was on i would slowly turn the motor and it would make a slight knock sound.so looks like ill be buying a new crank or conecting rod which ever is cheaper in the long run
i kinda figured that.good thing for paranoia.lol
so would i have to buy the whole rod or do they sell just the bearings?
the main bearings are solid
so would i have to buy the whole rod or do they sell just the bearings?
the main bearings are solid
beacuse to you do.
with a stroker crank, your port timing changes. so you have to get it ported to get the timing back to where it was.
for best performece yes but you can run it without it and its not going to hurt anything is what im saying
it would run like sh*t if you just stuff a stroker in there. yes you can run a spacer plate to help get the timing close to stock but it still wont be stock.
also what is the point of getting a stroker if you are not going to get the max power out of it.
also what is the point of getting a stroker if you are not going to get the max power out of it.
if your crank is bad and your going to spring for a new one why not get the stroker its just a little bit more if you cant afford the porting then you will still have it to build off of later
