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Old 10-13-2008 | 10:34 PM
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I was running my Sportwerks 21 and it crapped out. When I went to start it back up it wouldnt stay running and when I did get it running it sounded different and when I gave it throttle it sounded like it was back firing. Whenever I try to give it WOT it just shuts off. I took it apart and only saw minor fragments but nothing that would bind the engine. Please tell me if I clean it out it will work like it use to.
Old 10-14-2008 | 04:48 AM
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doesn't sound good, "minor" fragments are too big. what exactly got into the engine and how?
Old 10-14-2008 | 09:36 AM
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The air filter came off and Im not sure how long it was off.
Old 10-14-2008 | 10:28 AM
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that's bad no matter how long the air filter was off
Old 10-14-2008 | 10:31 AM
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Take the motor apart and give it a thorough cleaning and add some after-run oil after you put it back together. Make sure to use some good sealant to prevent air leaks while putting it back together.
Old 10-15-2008 | 09:11 AM
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I took it apart cleaned it used the after run oil and still same problem. I may try to put up a vid so you can see what its doing. It just seems like its starved for fuel when I give it throttle.

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