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  2. Posted

    Now that the quad is back to working, (THANK YOU ALL for your help!) I looked at the spare fuel tank that I got with the quad and decided to play around with a redneck spraybomb custom paint job. 

     

    All was going fine until I discovered that the petcock was broken.  It seems that this quad has the only petcock that exits on the left as opposed to the right side.  

     

    Being left handed I am used to the world being backwards, but did I buy the ONLY left handed bike on the planet?

     

    Replacements if available cost 50+ new and 30+ used, while everything else uses 10 to 20 dollar (Right hand) petcocks.

     

    Any brilliant ideas or am I stuck shelling out the big bucks or swapping the petcock whenever I want to swap tanks?

     

    Steve 

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    It worked!  The plug held and the gasket that I re-used sealed just fine.  I spent yesterday running it around after I replaced the chain and sprockets and had NO drips under the quad.

     

    Then I spent my spare time trying to clean up the oil stains that developed everywhere I had been parking it.

     

    I owe Wilson and Fish an apology.  You two nailed it when you said it was a broken case.  I just couldn't see it until I pulled the cover.

     

    Thanks again!

    Steve 

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  7. Posted

    I filed the surface with some fine jeweler files that i had laying around to give it the flattest/smoothest finish I could.  

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    This is the easy way to work on the fix.  I might put it like this to put the new chain and sprockets on as well.

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    I am going to assemble the cover after breakfast and leave the whole thing alone until tomorrow morning.  The waiting will be the hardest part.

     

    Steve

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    I don't know how the last picture got in there.  Just ignore it.

     

    A side note- the editor and I have a hard time communicating.  When I want it to do something it doesn't want to, but it will randomly add its own input.  Removing the stuff is ! near impossible.

     

    Steve

  9. Posted

    First picture is the hole cleaned and ready for the plug.  Note the plug sitting on the left.

     

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    Next is the plug test fitted in the case. 

     

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    Last is the plug glued in with Hi-Temp RTV sealant.

     

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    Now it is just waiting at least 24 hours to give the stuff time to set up as best as it can.  Then re-assembly and hope this holds.

     

    The good side is that I have the time to do it better.  The first attempt was a rush to get it done for the races.

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  10. Posted

    The JB Weld fix didn't work.  It made the trip to the mailbox and left a trail of oil back to the house.  JB Weld may work as a bonding agent or crack filler, but is no good as filler material.

     

    Plan B is to make a plug out of Quick Steel and glue it in with Hi-Temp RTV sealant.  I think this may work, as I have all week to do the job instead of 2 days before the races.  Also I took the tank and seat off the quad so I could lay it on its side.  Easier to work on and gravity is my friend.  

     

    Plan C is swapping the case half out.  Don't really want to go this route, but may have no choice.  I did find a complete crankcase on E-Bay for 45 bucks from a 91 TRX 200. 

     

    If it comes to splitting the motor, I will  probably be asking for help and insights, as I have never opened up a motorcycle engine before.

     

    I will update Thursday  maybe with pictures.

     

    Steve

  12. Posted

    I am hoping it lasts at least tonight.  We use it in the pits at the racetrack.  If so, I can look for parts or try ?Minutemend.

     

    I shaved it down as close as I could and put some Hi-Temp RTV sealant on there to fill in what I could.  Also layed a bead on the outside of the seam. 

     

    Now it's just wait for things to set and if it holds running to get the mail, I will load it up and off to the races.

     

    I am not sure that I would have the confidence to split the case and replace the broken half.  If it comes to it, I have a friend who TIGs aluminum and he could probably build it up enough for me to dremel the case back into shape.

     

    Wish me luck

    Steve    

  13. Posted

    OK.  I found the problem.

     

    Someone repaired this break and did not do a very good job.  I was cleaning with alcohol and the piece just fell out.

     

    I am going to try to fill it with JB Weld.  Hopefully I can get a reasonable surface to seal this up.

     

    Steve

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  14. Posted

    Thank you.

    The site has the pertinent info and I was able to send it to my tablet.

     

    I agree that a hard copy is preferable to a digital copy.  After I fix these problems I will explore the options for printing the manual to a three ring binder and saving the digital info to a thumb drive or SD card.

     

    I am on my way to fixing the quad.  I will TRY to update when I finish.

     

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH

    Steve 

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  19. Posted

    I have a small leak on the engine cover gasket on my little Fourtrax and want to change the gasket.

     

    I can't find any procedures on the internet, the closest is for a FWD 300.

     

    Can anyone point me to a written R&R list for a 91 Fourtrax 200?  Or maybe some insights on what to expect when I try to take it apart.

     

    I am very good with tools and do most of my own repairs and maintenance.  Just a little nervous because this will be my first foray into a motorcycle engine.

     

    Thanks

    Steve   

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