I took the trusty pit bike out of the shed today for a spin around the garden, after a few exhausting kicks I decided to clean the carb and re seal it with some silicon to give it a better chance of starting. Once this was done it started first kick just as it should.
As I kicked it into gear it suddenly shuddered forward and died, I had the clutch all the way in so this was a slight shock I adjusted it as far as it would go and repeated the process except this time it just cut out straight away! Suspecting worn clutch plates I set about stripping it...
I emptied the oil whilst it was still warm and set about getting the clutch out, I chopped up and old socket to try and get the four tooth bolt out but that didn't go so well. I used and piece of material jammed in between the main gears to hold the clutch stationart but once I applied any large force it suddenly lurched forward. The clutch its self moved but the crank stayed still the clutch is mounts by means of a spline shaft this isn't good, I have just bought a replacement clutch and proper tool for the job I just hope I haven't damaged any other parts of the engine!
This is where it stays for now :(
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