2004 Recon No Compression

[Frank Angerano]

Double check the clutch plates and the assembly.  Thats a dry clutch correct? 
 

[Lance Workman]

No wet, and it’s has and adjuster at the front of the cause but it won’t budge.

[Frank Angerano]

What oil did you use ?? It has to be a wet clutch oil.  

Regular oil will not work and could hurt tye clutch if not caught early. 

[Lance Workman]

Here’s a pic of the adjuster screw, I’ve destroyed it trying to turn it. It moved some but now nothing. Here’s the oil also. I’ve always used standard oil, with no additives. No saying it’s wrong but never had problems before? Just all of the sudden now

[Frank Angerano]

Its the oil.  You have to use a wet clutch oil. 

[MarkinAR]

The adjuster will sometimes get in a bind when you put the case back on too and cause odd pressure on the clutch plates.  As Frank said, I'd drain and refill with wet clutch approved oil as modern auto oils have so many friction modifiers that they'll make a clutch slip.  Especially a worn older centrifugal clutch.

Oh, and smoking now but wasn't before either has to be residual oil from being pulled apart and put back together or valves were damaged when the timing chain broke.  Did you do a compression test after getting it back together?  Curious if a valve is slightly bent. 

[Lance Workman]

It was the adjuster. Rookie mistake. And yes it was 120 psi if I remember correctly. I also believe it was just residual oil. I got the adjuster out and fixing to go back in. 

[Frank Angerano]

Sh** happens with mistakes like that. Easy fixes are always great but i would 100% make sure you have the right oil in there. Did you do valve stem seals when you pulled it apart ? 

[Lance Workman]

Yes, valves seals and lapped the valves. Valves guides were ok. I believe I’m good to go now, I’ll let it sit over night before I add oil again, RTV the case...... Don’t bash, I know it’s frowned up on. And I’ll try again. The smoking did seem to clear up right before I pulled it back apart. I’m sure it was just residual.

[Frank Angerano]

My man @Lance Workman gettin it done!!!! Never frowned upon brother! I use it all the time.   You did great, @MarkinAR was spot on about the adjuster! Nice work. 
Let it sit and make sure your oil level is good. Let it run for a little bit and see how she acts and take it for a spin.   
 

[Lance Workman]

Thanks man! Im no expert but I’ve dicked with many 2 strokes. Just 4 strokes are a new swing for me!

[Frank Angerano]

You will pick it up just fine.  

Only two more strokes to worry about!