HAUSERSMOTORSPORTS Posted July 18, 2008 Report Posted July 18, 2008 its not a banshee but i have a 1977 honda cb550 4 cylinder in my mini sand rail and i cant kick it over. i dont think the motor is seized because there was no water in the oil and the cylinders look like new. how common is it for the kick starter to be seize up? Quote
Erwin8r Posted July 18, 2008 Report Posted July 18, 2008 its not a banshee but i have a 1977 honda cb550 4 cylinder in my mini sand rail and i cant kick it over. i dont think the motor is seized because there was no water in the oil and the cylinders look like new. how common is it for the kick starter to be seize up? Well, it's really difficult for a 4-stroker to "seize." they usually break a timing chain, which leads to a bent valve, or they hole a piston, or throw a rod, etc. Is there any debris in the oil at all (not just water)? Have you tried push starting your rail in 3d gear? Quote
HAUSERSMOTORSPORTS Posted July 18, 2008 Author Report Posted July 18, 2008 the oil looked good. i only drained the pan but didnt take out the oil filter to look at what was in the filter.the carburators were fuckin full of water and varnish. all four carbs were completley clogged with shit. the guy said that it would turn over on the electric start so that kinda leads me to think the kicker is frozen. i cant pull start it because the rear axle is off of it because the other guy bent the axle. the next time i can work on it will probable tuesday cause i dont have the trailer at the house. untill then i just wanted to get some ideas. Quote
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