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Old 03-17-03, 07:27 PM
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Question blown motor general conditions
what to look for to see if any part of motor is blown
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Old 03-17-03, 07:53 PM
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a pretty good indicator is it won't run.
seriously, if it is running really really rough, like on one rotor, that is a sign.
pull the plugs, put your finger over the holes and turn the engine over, no pressure, no engine
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It will make a grinding noise or just not work
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No compression.
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horrible idle. quits on you right away
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Originally posted by JDMkamikazeeRX
horrible idle. quits on you right away
That could be a clogged fuel filter.

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