For the last few weeks I have been steadily losing tope speed and torque on my 2-stroke engine. The engine sounded strange as well. I had deduced that I may have a vacuum leak or air leak somewhere in the engine and proceeded to order a full gasket set.
I am replacing the gaskets today and when I pulled off the head I noticed some charring on the top of the piston. Could this have been my problem all along? If so, where is the best place to buy a replacement?
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I am replacing the gaskets today and when I pulled off the head I noticed some charring on the top of the piston. Could this have been my problem all along? If so, where is the best place to buy a replacement?
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