So, my 212 Predator Hemi had the following: (this is in a Monster Moto btw... and in case it matters, which it probably doesn't, it's running a 13t clutch.)
18 lb valve springs
Header
ARC flywheel
Pod filter
36 jet and E-tube.
Ran great, but the chain kept popping off cause I couldn't get the fitment right.... too long or too short. Soooo I had to order an offset link for it. So, while I was waiting, I did the following, after draining the oil:
Governor removal
ARC connecting rod
CS Clone Core Cam
Put everything back together... and while I was at it I drilled out my engine mounts and put on a mocked up chain tensioner, and wala.... my chain fit!
So, I loaded it up in the car and drove out to the school for its first proper run.
Put oil in it... pulled the cord... and my hand is literally swollen now. This thing is IMPOSSIBLE to pull. I'm a 6'2" 200lb active guy who can hold my own, so believe me when I say... it's not HARD to start... it is IMPOSSIBLE to start. I would have to be the Hulk to come anywhere near being able to turn this thing over in any kind of way that has a chance of starting it. Eventually I CAN force it through a stroke... but, if I try to just pull the cord, it stops abruptly and snaps back.
Thinking maybe I had left more oil than I had noticed in it when I put it on its side to work on it, I pulled the spark plug, pulled the cord a few times.... no oil came out... so I put the plug back in, and BAM. Right back against that brick wall. This is my first engine build... so i'm stumped. I read about a compression release or something on a cam, but none of the paperwork on the CS cam mentions that... so i'm not sure what the hell to do. I REALLY don't want to crack this thing open again. Any ideas?
18 lb valve springs
Header
ARC flywheel
Pod filter
36 jet and E-tube.
Ran great, but the chain kept popping off cause I couldn't get the fitment right.... too long or too short. Soooo I had to order an offset link for it. So, while I was waiting, I did the following, after draining the oil:
Governor removal
ARC connecting rod
CS Clone Core Cam
Put everything back together... and while I was at it I drilled out my engine mounts and put on a mocked up chain tensioner, and wala.... my chain fit!
So, I loaded it up in the car and drove out to the school for its first proper run.
Put oil in it... pulled the cord... and my hand is literally swollen now. This thing is IMPOSSIBLE to pull. I'm a 6'2" 200lb active guy who can hold my own, so believe me when I say... it's not HARD to start... it is IMPOSSIBLE to start. I would have to be the Hulk to come anywhere near being able to turn this thing over in any kind of way that has a chance of starting it. Eventually I CAN force it through a stroke... but, if I try to just pull the cord, it stops abruptly and snaps back.
Thinking maybe I had left more oil than I had noticed in it when I put it on its side to work on it, I pulled the spark plug, pulled the cord a few times.... no oil came out... so I put the plug back in, and BAM. Right back against that brick wall. This is my first engine build... so i'm stumped. I read about a compression release or something on a cam, but none of the paperwork on the CS cam mentions that... so i'm not sure what the hell to do. I REALLY don't want to crack this thing open again. Any ideas?
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