Hi all, new here and trying to figure out an issue with a Bayou 220 I just got. It sounds (to my novice ears) like it ticks more than other engines I’ve heard. I also hear it occasionally backfire (briefly) and the engine gets very hot (I’ve never run it enough to shut down).
I’m thinking it needs a valve clearance adjustment but I’m wondering if any other experienced Bayou owners or anyone else has any ideas before I start tearing into something I don’t need to? Thanks everyone!