Rookie mistake

[Bartyboy]

Hello All, I made a rookie mistake when I started the break in process on my new KM 34cc Buggy, I went through and put lock tite on screws that I thought needed
it, what I didn't notice til after approx an hour of running the buggy, the exhuast gasket was cocked over to one side, I had 1 screw going thru one hole of the gasket
and the other screw not going thru the other hole of the gasket, so I was running the engine with a "gap" between the head and exhuast, I want to know what kind of
damage I may have done, any feedback would be greatly appreciated

 

[Z.hb71]

Hello All, I made a rookie mistake when I started the break in process on my new KM 34cc Buggy, I went through and put lock tite on screws that I thought needed
it, what I didn't notice til after approx an hour of running the buggy, the exhuast gasket was cocked over to one side, I had 1 screw going thru one hole of the gasket
and the other screw not going thru the other hole of the gasket, so I was running the engine with a "gap" between the head and exhuast, I want to know what kind of
damage I may have done, any feedback would be greatly appreciated

I don't think u did any damage, that happened to me like 3 times and it was fine

 

[Scruffy]

Wouldnt have done any damage to engine but probably made a mess lol

 

[DougStar]

Power loss oil every were damaged gasket

 

[Bartyboy]

Haha, yes you are absolutely correct, there was oil everywhere, but it wasn’t too bad, figured it is what it is, my bad! pulled exhaust off and checked the piston, it looked like it had "marks” on it, on the exhaust side, just hoping it’s “normal” break in wear, thx for the feedback, another member gave me a “don’t sweat it” response, thank you my buds for the input.

 

[Z.hb71]

Haha, yes you are absolutely correct, there was oil everywhere, but it wasn’t too bad, figured it is what it is, my bad! pulled exhaust off and checked the piston, it looked like it had "marks” on it, on the exhaust side, just hoping it’s “normal” break in wear, thx for the feedback, another member gave me a “don’t sweat it” response, thank you my buds for the input.

No problem

 

[DougStar]

looked like it had "marks” on it, on the exhaust side

if you were running on dirt it is possible that dirt could have been sucked in. could also just bee KM motor quality
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this enplanes how a two stroke pipe blows and sucks

 

[Z.hb71]

if you were running on dirt it is possible that dirt could have been sucked in. could also just bee KM motor quality

I don't think it could get scratched up because if the motor was running there was pressure coming out of the exhuast port so it would push the dirt away, if it's fine I say leave it

 

[DougStar]

Two strokes blow and suck
Watch the vid i posted

 

[Z.hb71]

Two strokes blow and suck
Watch the vid i posted

NVM u right ?

 

[Bartyboy]

if you were running on dirt it is possible that dirt could have been sucked in.

Ran it on asphalt and if you can picture my mistake, the pipe was bolted, there was only a little gap, I agree about possible dirt getting sucked in, but the marks I’m seeing appear to be black carbon, not scratches, hope that helps you determine my concerns, and thank you for your input.

Two strokes blow and suck

I totally agree, hopefully since I was in break in stage and low throttle, nothing got sucked in, which I feel good about since there was no dirt or dust flying around, my main issue is burnt valve/reeds or burnt piston, etc.?

 

[Z.hb71]

Ur motor doesn't have reeds it's a piston port. Itl be fine, if you acutally have issues then I'd check it out ?

 

[Scruffy]

Two strokes blow and suck
Watch the vid i posted

I don't think they blow or suck. I kinda like them???

 

[DougStar]

I don't think they blow or suck. I kinda like them???

Depends on what sort of blow and suck lol hear you

 

[evssv]

Two strokes blow and suck
Watch the vid i posted

..they must b female then.....

 

[Mike44]

..they must b female then.....

These days ya never know...

 

[Z.hb71]

..they must b female then.....

Please stop ??

These days ya never know...

Never assume their genders lol ?

 

[DougStar]

lol!

 

[evssv]

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These days ya never know...

yeah valid point

 

[Bartyboy]

I don't think they blow or suck. I kinda like them???

HEY, I’d pay extra for that!

Ur motor doesn't have reeds it's a piston port. Itl be fine, if you acutally have issues then I'd check it out ?

Cool..So far no replies about “burnt parts”(something I read online), besides putting it under a microscope,
I see no scratches, gouging etc., I use Amsoil Dominator, maybe I could be a spokesman for their product? Lol