I recently bought an 01. Seller said that everything was there, but had no spark, and should run after diagnosing the problem. It came with 2 new adjustable stators, new kill switch, new coil, new voltage reg, new cdi, new off brand carb (yuk), 2 extra somewhat good harnesses, a few new plugs, 2 extra rear tires, new hood piece, and the tools to pull the flywheel for $400. Couldn't pass it up.
I installed all the new parts, rewired it from scratch, and got spark. The engine started, but barely ran. Come to find out, the piston dropped a skirt, and cracked open the bottom of the right crankcase.
Been searching for a replacement case, and came across this complete bottom end that I can pick up somewhat locally for $200. Only thing that worries me is the amount of oil/grease. Other than a cracked case, what would be the most likely cause, and what am I looking at to fix said problem(s)?
Honestly, I'm thinking that as long as the right side case is in good shape, I should buy it. Worst case is I end up using the crankcase with the engine I already have after cleaning it all out, and I'll have extra parts to either store away, or part out to someone who needs them.
I just don't want to spend another $200 and end up in the same situation as I'm in now with an unusable bottom end.
Also, what all should I check for when looking at it? Cracks are obvious. I know to check that it shifts through the gears, rotates freely in neutral, and to check for up/down play in the crank. Anything else?
I installed all the new parts, rewired it from scratch, and got spark. The engine started, but barely ran. Come to find out, the piston dropped a skirt, and cracked open the bottom of the right crankcase.
Been searching for a replacement case, and came across this complete bottom end that I can pick up somewhat locally for $200. Only thing that worries me is the amount of oil/grease. Other than a cracked case, what would be the most likely cause, and what am I looking at to fix said problem(s)?
Honestly, I'm thinking that as long as the right side case is in good shape, I should buy it. Worst case is I end up using the crankcase with the engine I already have after cleaning it all out, and I'll have extra parts to either store away, or part out to someone who needs them.
I just don't want to spend another $200 and end up in the same situation as I'm in now with an unusable bottom end.
Also, what all should I check for when looking at it? Cracks are obvious. I know to check that it shifts through the gears, rotates freely in neutral, and to check for up/down play in the crank. Anything else?
