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 1st longtail run = unsuccessful 
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Post 1st longtail run = unsuccessful
gotta 6.5 power horse homemade and took it out this morning for the 1st time....i was goin through some really thick grass and weeds...fun stuff.....so i turn around to go back to the boat ramp and hit some weeds and as soon as i get out of them.....the motor shuts off and theres oil everywhere...any known ideas that could of caused this???? maybe keeping it wide open to long??? or maybe i have a pos motor!!


Sat Aug 18, 2012 8:37 am
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Post Re: 1st longtail run = unsuccessful
What kind of motor?
What kind of frame?
Where did it come out?

Pics would help!

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Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:59 am
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Post Re: 1st longtail run = unsuccessful
Oil plug off, filter came loose, bad seal at the crank, you forgot to stand on one leg,......

Kind of hard to diagnose - need more info

Pics help - but start with the basics - make sure your oil drain plugs are plugged for starters. Make sure your oil filter - if one - is tight.
Think small - then go from there.
Pm if you have questions.

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Sat Aug 18, 2012 8:30 pm
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Post Re: 1st longtail run = unsuccessful
sorry guys for the crappy info........i even know better than that....comes to find out the bolts were loose where the case seals together towards the back of the motor..i guess im gunna threadlock the crap out of them...

these bolts backed out b/c of the vibration....i wonder if there's anything i can do to get some of the vibration down??


Mon Aug 20, 2012 7:34 am
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Post Re: 1st longtail run = unsuccessful
I am not an expert like some on here, but I believe damaged prop and bad U joints can cause vibrations

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Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:54 am
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Post Re: 1st longtail run = unsuccessful
Unbalanced shaft
U joints
Angle is off etc...

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