Believe it or not that top ring is the original top ring from this bike. And the bike raced and ran fine. The bike has good compression also. Here is the explanation why the ring falls off the piston like it’s does. “The top ring is kind of weird because the top of the piston between the top and the top of the ring groove is smaller than the rest of the piston. That is because they use the pressure in the combustion chamber to help press the ring against the bore.” I do appreciate the comment.

My pb and most epic night of fishing ever also happened at this exact spot, keep the secret! lol great video Man!

Not a big fan of the chest mount but it’s what I got with the head lamp I have. That and I think the image stabilization is off in the setting I was using.

lol that was funny!

I got the truck used and from what I can tell they were original to the truck. I replaced them with Bilstien 5100s. So far I like the bilstiens.

I like them. They support the right weight I need for the rivers and they are very well made for the money. The pole is a medium heavy fast action rod can support up to a 10oz lure and it feels good in the hands.

I think it’s a matter of opinion. I’ve seen people do it not do it, I never he-man them on just a little extra for a sense of security. Don’t want the oil filter falling off with the motor running.

Good idea

So if it’s knocking around loose as hell split boot isn’t a god enough way to tell your tie rod ends are shot? How do you tell when it’s bad?

@@Themillsmech If you can move the wheel ant the tatper is observed to move laterally while doing so. Too be specific, the ball must be actually loose (movement laterally or vertically) in the socket. Just moving easily is not a sign if a bad joint. Sure, its not new, but unless the ball is actually loose in the socket, that joint will pass safety inspection. While the car is lifted, grab the front tires at 3 and 9 o'clock. Try to move the wheel as if steering left and right. Free play should not be present. Thats the correct way to check.

Thanks for explaining it more the ball was loose in the socket, that’s the knocking sound. My bad for not explaining that in the video but now I know.

I took it from her, bones can be dangerous too.

@@Themillsmechonly cooked bones are bad. Because they splinter really easily and can cause damage internally. Raw bones are perfectly safe

I actually put a different carb on this weed eater because I was still having an issue and full throttle. What I found is that gasket between the motor and carb was leaking fuel and not all the fuel was making into the engine. Here is a link to the one I have on there now. So far I have no issues. www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHHZR1MH/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apip_ABqgSbt5SJdpo

@@Themillsmech OK thanks i may just go with the factory carb i know they cost more but they do last

There are no screws holding it from the inside. My biggest issue is not being able to open it easily because of poor leverage and the pressure of the fumes in the tank. I eventually took this one off my bike and put a cap on that uses a key way easier.

Where are you located?

@@Themillsmech Jackson/Fruitland area

@@Wrenchesandrods I’m in the Bismarck, Park Hills area.

Who knows, maybe someday we'll get to fish together!

Thank you! I have some 12oz and 8oz no rolls coming, I think 16oz is a little much except for certain spots.

@@Themillsmech really nice!

I thought it was weird to I’m not an expert on why but maybe the in tank pump doesn’t have enough pressure.

These aren’t how to videos since there is plenty of videos out there. These videos are just a journey on rebuilding a bike that has been sitting for 40 years. I never once say this is an instructional video of how to take a RD motor apart. But thank you for your concern. I will make sure I include that these are not instructions if it is not an instructional video.