Originally Posted by
Ruune
Guys, if you're having tuning issues and think you have a leaky front bearing, replace the carburetor with a better one before doing anything else. I've seen hundreds front bearings replaced when the reason for the leakage is actually from running rich to compensate for a leaky carb. The metal collar around the base of the 2-needle can warp with the slightest amount of over tightening of the pinch bolt. In turn, this causes air to leak between the collar and carb neck. Additionally, the neck does not reach all the way down to the lower o-ring seal, located in the crankcase opening. The 3 needle does, and is a far superior carb.
If the 3 needle carb is not an option (my fellow americans), order an arrow carb from hobby pro. Its the exact same as the "new" go carb, and is the way we should have gone (and is one of the reasons for my voluntary departure from the go family). You can also use a nova, fusion, or OS carb.
Seriously, don't waste your time chasing down bearings. Replace the carb first.
I have to disagree with you on the carb - O Ring thing there Trey.
With every GX or GXII 2 needle carb I have seen they do go all the way down past the crankcase O Ring. They stop on the top of the O Ring, and with a gentle push they "pop" inside the O Ring and travel another few mm for a snug fit.
I might be wrong, but ever since you and GO parted ways, there has been a lot a negativity in your posts towards the product you once supported so strongly.
All the other distributors around the place seem very happy with the service they are getting.
Perhaps this is not the place to vent your frustrations ? I'm not having a go, just an observation that's all.
