Common questions

When does the noise in the engine go away?

When does the noise in the engine go away?

And, the noise itself is NOT present until crossing the 2500 rpm range. It enters as a sort of ‘cackle’ sound that begins at about 2600 to 2700 rpm, and essentially remains present up to about 3500, and then diminishes and is gone by about 4K. It is directly related to throttle pressure and ‘load’ as presented by the terrain and conditions.

Is the M8 engine running in factory condition?

However, this M8 motor is running in bone-stock condition……and should (by all ‘factory’ claims) NOT have any spark knock problems under most any circumstances. For the record, I run ONLY either Shell premium grade fuel, or Sunoco Super Premium.

Why is my M8 bike making engine noise?

The first, a ‘Standard’ with a 107 engine, was repurchased by HD due to an engine noise that was seemingly non-repairable. Dealer had the bike for over 40 days and HD couldn’t tell the dealer ‘what’ or ‘how’ to fix the noise problem, so I simply enacted our State’s Lemon Law and had HD replace the bike.

Is it useful to think of all the jobs you’ve done?

My point, rather, is that it’s not useful to think, “But I’ve been doing all of these jobs.” You’ve been doing one restructured position during a period where they needed you to pinch-hit.

What should I do before breaking in my new engine?

You want the engine to start right away and avoid any unnecasary cranking which can damage the cam lobes. Check over the torque of the headbolts, intake bolts, exhaust manifold or headers as well as all external engine parts such as fuel pump, water pump, etc. Pre-fill the carb with fuel and make sure the accelerator pump is working.

What happens when an engine is rebuilt in a car?

Knowing what caused the engine to fail is the first step in determining whether or not an engine rebuild or replacement is needed. A rebuilt engine involves removing the engine from the vehicle and completely disassembling it from what’s commonly referred to as “carb to pan”.

How to troubleshoot a 2 stroke engine engine?

For the purpose of 2 stroke engine troubleshooting, we are going to keep the plug inspection simple. Ok, so you have the spark plug out of the motor, if the business end of the spark plug is completely caked with black crud, do yourself a favor and get a new spark plug right away. With that said, if the plug looks wet, you are getting fuel.

What to do when your car engine won’t start?

If it doesn’t start within a reasonable amount of time (say 10-15 seconds), stop and find out why. Do not continue cranking. Once the engine starts, hold the throttle at 2,000 rpm’s. Hydraulic lifters will be noisy for the first minute or two until they pump up. Check oil pressure gauge to be sure there is sufficient pressure.

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Ruth Doyle