Hello all. Here is a motor I just picked up to replace the knocking one in my X. The guy said he drove the X into garage and knew the chains were bad, but it ran fine. Just unloaded it and need to figure out a way to de-sludge it. Any suggestions other than total disassembly??? Obviously I am replacing all the TC guides/chains/ gaskets, etc. This is the worse I have ever seen. This is why you change your oil on a regular basis, to avoid this. BTW-$200 for complete engine…..

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Dave S.
Northeast
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