So ..... it sounds like you have removed the cylinder ... is that correct?
If so, then there should be no detectable up & down rod movement, and about 2mm or less side to side "rocking" movement on the small end of the rod itself.
The piston however can slide right and left quite a bit ... there is no spec for this particular free play.
If you're not hearing excessive piston noise while it's running, then everything sounds good to go, (based on your description).
If you are still concerned, you can post a clip of it running, so we can listen to it.
It does have a very unique rattle sound. At least it’s unique for me because I can’t seem to find anything that replicates the noise. It runs great tho. Starts right up and has great compression but here’s a video of the noise
I can hear a bit of piston and ring chattering going on, which is an indication of normal wear and that perhaps it's approaching the time to start thinking about a top end rebuild .... but I've certainly heard worse.
I don't think you are in any immediate danger of blowing it up, but if it were mine, I'd be saving up for a new piston, rings, and bore job.
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Hi mguillory ,
So ..... it sounds like you have removed the cylinder ... is that correct?
If so, then there should be no detectable up & down rod movement, and about 2mm or less side to side "rocking" movement on the small end of the rod itself.
The piston however can slide right and left quite a bit ... there is no spec for this particular free play.
If you're not hearing excessive piston noise while it's running, then everything sounds good to go, (based on your description).
If you are still concerned, you can post a clip of it running, so we can listen to it.
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