1984 Honda Three Wheeler Backfire/Engine Dies

[bruce]

Dont know if this is the right place for these questions. I have a 1984 Honda three wheeler with some problems. Was riding and heard a backfire. Engine quit. I looked at the pulse generator, and found the advance mechanism blew apart. I replaced it but could not get it to fire. Checked compression and had 55psi. Could my piston have a hole in it? If you can answer my questions ,please e-mail me. Thanks Bruce [email protected]

[DirtDemon]

55psi is a problem, you need to take the motor apart and see what is going on in there. Could be the piston/rings leaking, could also be scratches or gouges in the cylinder, or you could have problems with the valves sealing.

[Ajmboy]

* Renamed thread title and moved to 3 wheeler forum

[bruce]

I tried to pull the valve cover off, but the frame is in the way. Put it back on, now I dont have any comppression. Do I have to remove the motor to work on this thing. Found out the lever on the cover is a comp. release. I must have it on wrong if I have 0 compression. Bruce

[DirtDemon]

I think you are right, the compression release may be your problem. I would check that before you tear the motor apart. If you do need to work on the motor, it would probably be easiest to work on it out of the machine.