What was wrong?? Well, it all started with a broken cir-clip I found in the bottom of the gear case…which a learned came from the carbon seal on the lower crank shaft. So I had to pull the powerhead. Once I pulled the powerhead, I took it apart to inspect…which I found a previous owner ported the exhaust ports. I had no idea how the motor ran, or if it ran well after the modifications. So, I started looking for a replacement block… I kept finding NOS parts, so I just kept going. I never intended this direction on the outset, but it was where I ended up…with the mind-set, "one cannot put a old crank in a new block." It just snow balled.
I kept the cir-clip as a memento to this project. In the end, it has cost a lot, but worth the education!
Mas
