Originally Posted by
crittertoo
I got a new BTTS with less than 2 gallons of fuel through it. The rust was not present when she was new. Opened her up yesterday and saw some rust on the crank shalf
I had her for 2 weeks, ran her everyday and rust is still present. I do not put in after run oil after my runs. Anyone care to comment on the rust came about? There goes more $$$
thanks for all your forth coming responses.
Take it easy.
It's really difficult to prevent rust on the crank and bearings I've noticed.
It's not a deal breaker to have a little bit of surface rust on the crank though. I usually remove the crank and give it a good buffing with a wire dremel wheel. it works quickly. Stay away from the crank pin though.
While I have the crank out of the engine I like to spray denatured alcohol inside the case and reinstall the crank and spin it and then remove it and blast out the inside with air...then repeat...When all the parts are cleaned then oil everything liberally and put it back together. making sure to drop a little oil in that front bearing from the inside..it should be fine...
Make sure and put oil inside the engine after every race day. It takes more oil than you think to coat the crank.