Tips for newbie? Also, stripped thread question.

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geek

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I just got my first project off the ground! Yay!
I have many questions, tho, and I have some stripped threads.
On my gas tank, the two bolts on the left are stripped. What is a good way to overcome this? I tried to duct tape the tank, but it would just spin over anyway. The two on the right side work fine, so the tank spins over! lol. At any rate, i have twine to keep it from spinning, but, isn't there some kind of mini clamp or something? Even glue would beat this goofy setup!

2. I haven't greased anything. I read on my BGF instructions to put 'molly' grease on something. Molly Grease? Whats that? In addition, what all should I grease, since I have less than 3 miles on my new setup?

3. Also, I have read on other threads here that the 16-1 ratio is nutty, and to go with 24 or 32 to 1, is that correct? So, if I want this kind of oil, where do I get it now? I'm thinking that Walmart will no longer stock 2 cycle oil since it's off season for lawnmowing now (around here, at least.)

4. Can Opti-2 really use a 1 ounce to 100 ounce ration? In short, 1 ounce per gallon?

5. Will I have to adhere to the 15 mph breakin speed for the first 300 miles? That's fine, but I want to know just in case!

6. If I have trouble with an engine, where can I get parts, if I don't have a motored bike shop around? I doubt there's one here in OKC, per se, so, I am curious if a lawnmower repair, or motorcycle shop would have this kind of thing....or, am I overlooking the obvious?

7. That's it for now!

Thanks,
geek
 
1. Got a hardware nearby? If so a quick and dirty way to overcome the stripped studs on the gas tank would be some cable clamps mounted to the studs.
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2. You're going to want to grease the drive gears under the clutch (right hand) cover and the clutch actuator pin once and a while.

3. 24:1 or 32:1 is just fine with normal 2 cycle oil and walmart should still have it since it's used in a lot of things besides lawnmowing equipment.

4. Yes, I can personally attest to the fact that running Opti-2 at 100:1 is just fine. I've run at least 12 gallons though my motor.

5. There are a lot of different schools of thought about the break-in period. Some say yes, take it slow and easy and others say no, ride the snot out of it. I pretty much did the latter on my engine. :D

6. I sincerely doubt you'll find any motor parts locally. I don't know of any in OKC but there are a lot of vendors on the web and most have pretty good turn around times on shipping.

7. My son was just stationed to Tinker AFB, he got there Sunday. :D
 
Cable clamps! Most excellent, Kevlarr!

So, for the gears, does that mean I'll remove a plate from the right side?

Thanks for all of the good info!

Also, TAFB is one cool AFB. I hope your son likes it. Midwest City is a scary place, tho, so if he is living off base, get with me and I can tip him to something perhaps...safer.


Thanks again,
geek
 
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