Engine Fixes(what to look for)
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2003 2:19 am
If it is time for a valve check.
1)Check valves(intake are usually tight)
2)Stud Update(Loctite every bolt in motor)
3)Motor mount update(front motor mount will crack at case and cradle)
4)Clutch Update(discs will bend on some could break off)
5)Compression release(early motors had a rivet now its allen bolt rivet can shear off)
6)Valve cover(corrosion behind waterpump need Evans or aluminum valve cover)
7)Breather Update(cures oil in air filter)
8)Plastic oil pump gears(look for wear can also cause oil in filter)
9)Battery tray update(wear on battery from rubbing)
10)Butterfly in throttle body(make sure screws are tight can cause throttle to stick)
11)Fuel line connecting two injectors(wear from rubbing put a cover over it)REPLACE CRACKED BRITTLE FUEL LINE NOW
12)Stator(some wear on flywheel,sleeve under clip)
13)Airbox(can leak where it goes around stem,Put grease in slot and silicone at joints)
14)swingarm bearings(lube or replace)
15)flush radiator
16)fuel pump- terminal protector
17)rings(blowby,low comp,dirty oil)
18)Crankbearings(rod and main)
19)Valves and springs(consider replacing springs if high hour)
20)Bucket to bore clearance(make sure they dont stick)
21)Balljoints(check before every ride)
Most of these are covered under bulletins and some are only high wear but please take the time to do them.Cannondale cant be warrantying forever and this should solve most future problems.Anyone got any others?
1)Check valves(intake are usually tight)
2)Stud Update(Loctite every bolt in motor)
3)Motor mount update(front motor mount will crack at case and cradle)
4)Clutch Update(discs will bend on some could break off)
5)Compression release(early motors had a rivet now its allen bolt rivet can shear off)
6)Valve cover(corrosion behind waterpump need Evans or aluminum valve cover)
7)Breather Update(cures oil in air filter)
8)Plastic oil pump gears(look for wear can also cause oil in filter)
9)Battery tray update(wear on battery from rubbing)
10)Butterfly in throttle body(make sure screws are tight can cause throttle to stick)
11)Fuel line connecting two injectors(wear from rubbing put a cover over it)REPLACE CRACKED BRITTLE FUEL LINE NOW
12)Stator(some wear on flywheel,sleeve under clip)
13)Airbox(can leak where it goes around stem,Put grease in slot and silicone at joints)
14)swingarm bearings(lube or replace)
15)flush radiator
16)fuel pump- terminal protector
17)rings(blowby,low comp,dirty oil)
18)Crankbearings(rod and main)
19)Valves and springs(consider replacing springs if high hour)
20)Bucket to bore clearance(make sure they dont stick)
21)Balljoints(check before every ride)
Most of these are covered under bulletins and some are only high wear but please take the time to do them.Cannondale cant be warrantying forever and this should solve most future problems.Anyone got any others?