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Thread: Finding Turd Nuggets

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    Finding Turd Nuggets

    Little stinky things that are hiding inside of trikes. Some can be found with a quick inspection, others you'll likely only find after paying for them.


    These are from a 185 engine.

    What was snuck away under the drain plug/oil filter cover.
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    If a small pebble found it's way inside the engine, this may have done something, but otherwise, a loose piece of wire from this cobbled mess could have done more harm than good.

    In case you're wondering what the filter is supposed to look like, here a pic with one beside it.
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    From the same machine, and freaking me out a little more about the condition of the engine.
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    No, it's not a partially melted dipstick. It's bent that way because it was the WRONG dipstick, and was bottoming out inside the cover, forcing it into the current contorted state.

    Wrong, as in too long, meaning if they were going by it, they were running the engine almost out of oil.
    Correct one next to it.
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    Last edited by ATC King; 04-17-2020 at 12:16 PM.
    The story of three wheels and a man...

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    And we wonder how some people don't just plain fall over and die of stupidity!
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    I wonder why this machine didn't run.... from a 1984 ATC200ES. The machine was stripped down quite a bit by the time I got it. Scored an ATC350X headlight from the deal which is what I was mainly going after.
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    Wow that cam!, you should make something out of that. Only a Honda would continue to run with that cam, they never die.
    MrC.

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    I'm not sure if I have the cam any more, but I've never seen a cam worn that much before. Heck the fact you have the not worn part to show the wear is pretty amazing. I've heard of VW's from the 80's had cam wear problems and I guess the cam would do something similar, but that was under normal usage/high mileage.

    Here's the orig photo for the craigslist post. It was far from pretty. They sold the tires before I got it, exhaust trashed, engine not much good but there's some parts. I mainly was going for the rear diff, the misc engine parts, and the 350x headlight shell.
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    A nail in the axle nuts, and a sock on the filter screen, does not a good honda make.
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    If someone uses a nail, at least it shows they're not willing to play wheel of fortune.

    What type of sock we talk'n bout? Worn out generic brand, or new Birkenstock sock?
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    How bout this sprocket or ninja throwing star.
    This was on my X when I got it. Also notice is not the 13t stock size.

    MrC.
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    The ol' skip tooth sprocket, for that grab and release traction effect.


    On a positive note, I'd be relieved it wasn't welded on.
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    All of the following was found on 1 bike. Poor bike- stupid owner.
    Start with;
    "I need the brake pedal mount" no worries I have a saw-zall
    or RVT those 2 piece wheels together and bolt them on the bike, that will be air tight without ant carriage bolts.
    or here use this Kawasaki pull handle no brand loyalty here
    My favorite, Hey, get some water pipe and a lawn mower muffler, that will fix it!
    Crazy thing, the spray painted it, and the inside of the tank is almost spotless. Who knew?
    MrC.

    See what you can find.
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    Don't beat yer carbs, mmmkay.


    Disassembled a carb and found a little round aluminum piece. Didn't see where it came from, just found it on the towel later. What the heck?
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    See it yet?
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    Ahh, now I see where it came from.
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    Found some marks on the float bowl where it looked like someone had beat on it, presumably to stop a leaky needle or something.
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    Found a check ball where the pump needle should be. Click image for larger version. 

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    Missing a couple other, apparently non-essential parts because it works, still a turd.

    Trying to find a reason not to beat on it, though.

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    That aluminum ring in the carb is the guide the bowl index's on and the screw passes through it.

    Detective - MrC.

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    Rvt rim glue. Na we don't need no bolts for these 2 piece wheels we got rvt. I removed the rim from the hub, and the thing blew apart. Shameful.
    MrC.
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    Like a booger that won't fling from a finger and just keeps changing hands; orange booger.
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