Originally Posted by
2fst2c
Well I'll be sure to double check next time. I've never had a clip break in any of my other motors before and it's just kinda crazy I get 2 that blow with less than 2 gallons combined. I would think if the clip wasn't in all the way, it would of came out during break in with all the extra fuel going in and all. I pulled the pin just to look at it and both ends are severely worn. That's something I've never seen yet either. You'd think this thing had 10 gallons on it.
The rod came already assemled in the piston from the factory? How warm did you heat it up before starting? I have never seen a clip break, only just come out. (always exhaust side) I did rebuild a Jx Ninja that seemed to wear the clip thin.
Rex