Originally Posted by
qazimoto
No, not normal! Probably a worn conrod "little end" . Often a consequence of regularly running overcompressed, or using a fuel without ignition improver.
PAW can supply and fit a new one.
Thank you for your advice,I will remove the rear cover and check it.
Ed
Well, gazimoto I believe you’re correct.
I took off the cover and the “big end” of the rod looks ok,
but I used a soft piece of wood to push on the piston and keep it stationery.
There is about 3 or 4 degrees of play when I rotate the prop.
Thank you again for your help. Ed