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The powerful Intek™ Series delivers unmatched reliability along with superior performance and durability. New for 2009, XRD is the consolidation of dozens of improvements to give the engines extra reliability and durability.
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Numerous design flaws
PostedNovember 1, 2011
cmd8687
fromElysburg, PA 17824, USA
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Frequency of use:Daily
Level of expertise:Expert
Starting
5
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5
Power
5
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5
Reliability
5
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5
Performance
3
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5
Value
3
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5
As a power mechanic I've had the opportunity to repair / rebuild many of these particular model engines. The issues I've seen in this particular engine are, Poor head gasket design. Found many engines blow the head gasket into the valve push rod area over pressurizing the crankcase and causing engine to smoke excessively. Leaky Carbs. Can't count how many times I needed to install new float needle valves also install manual shut-off vales for good measure. Poor cam shaft. Found a few engines that worn the exhaust lobe of the cam shaft in turn not allowing the exhaust valve to open fully. Leaky valve cover gaskets. Valve covers leak, in turn dripping oil onto the muffler and causing engine to smoke.
ProsEasy to assemble, Quiet
Yes, I recommend this product.
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The powerful Intek™ Series delivers unmatched reliability along with superior performance and durability. New for 2009, XRD is the consolidation of dozens of improvements to give the engines extra reliability and durability.
What is the valve clearance for each valve
gas getting into oil
Not sure of your particular model but .003- .005 between the valve and rocker arm while engine is just past top dead center of the compression stroke.
1 year, 7 months ago
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Elysburg, PA 17824, USA
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