Originally Posted by
rearviewmirror
22Racer.. I received my Go conrod; thanks for the fast shipping!
I have question regarding when exactly to change it. Some say to just blindly change it at 2-3 gallons while others say check for slop in the bushing. I'd rather change it when it needs it rather than just blindly swapping it. Can you feel the slop in the pin/bushing with the engine mounted in the car? I am wondering if I push the piston by hand to TDC will I then be able to feel some slop through the flywheel or is just too small of a movement to tell. Someone please advise me on how I can actually tell it needs replacing.
One more thing... the Go 5-port rips! This engine has heaps of bottom end power which is awesome for truggy racing!
If you are experienced you can tell by just feeleng the slop, it is easier with the piston/rod and crank out. I would say after 2-3 gallons I would just change it, they aren't too expensive. You could keep the old one and just send it to me when you need a sleeve pinched I could check it with my bore guage.
If you want to put a 5 port in a buggy I can retime it to be smoother and get more top end.
Rex