Well, since we're already off-topic,
does anyone have knowledge with modifying 2-stroke outboards?
Reply privately,
(let's keep the cranky one's at bay!)
Peter L Anthony Jr.
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----- Original Message -----
From: Gary Shook <gary.shook@wcom.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 1999 12:48 PM
Subject: Re: DML: RE: astro-jet
> Hey Bernd,
>
> I know this is off-topic (but not as much as the JFK jr thread)... but
which
> Tecumseh do you have? I've heard of a problem with removing the governer
on
> some of them due to weak valve retainers... you can drop a valve at high
> RPM... it's the stamped sheet steel version that's no good... B&S Aluminum
> retainers will fit and are more reliable...
>
> It's the 6hp OHV that I know has the problem... the STAR engine is ok...
>
> >Hehehe....Don't laugh too much...I DO have a SplitFire plug on my
Tecumseh
> >(SF40D), a K&N Fabricatied Intake, Governor removed, Ported Exhaust, the
> >AstroJet, and a mini SuperTrapp (look alike). Just waiting on the larger
> >sproket.
> >
> >Heck...if its got an engine it CAN be modified. ;)
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> >[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> >BoogYT1300@aol.com
> >Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 1999 5:45 AM
> >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >Subject: Re: DML: RE: astro-jet
> >
> >
> >In a message dated 7/19/99 9:52:12 PM EST, bernd@texas.net writes:
> >
> >> Uhhh...I purchased one of those "AstroJet" thingies and it didn't work
as
> >it
> >> claimed. The MSD setup still is #1. (The astrojet now sits on my
> >Tecumseh
> >> Go-Kart engine...works there just fine.) ;)
> >>
> >Hmm, I tried it on my John Deere and didnt notice a difference. Maybe
the
> >splitfire plug made the difference from the start. Oh yeah, she's all
> >hopped
> >up. Still looking fo some underdrive pulleys for her though :0).
> >Boog
> >JD LX176 14+HP 38" hydrostatic tranny
> >splitfire plug, mobil one 15w50, KNN oil filter, custom made beer holder.
> >Does 1/4 of the lawn in under 5 minutes without missing one blade of
grass!
> >
>
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