1967 Guy
New Member
Throwing this out there before I do a bunch of unnecessary repairs and replace things prematurely. Looking for some (more) advice from y'all.
I recently got my 72' CT70 running beautifully (started 1st/2nd kick, had good throttle, etc.), BUT after riding it for about 3-4 miles, it sputtered slightly, died, and now it won't start. Just prior to dying it sounded like the valves were tapping extra loud and the engine was smoking a bit too.
Background info.....the timing was near perfect, new points/condenser, plenty of oil, rebuilt carb, new rings. I'm getting good spark and when I pull the plug, there is fuel on it. Every 5-10 kicks it pops pretty loud, but won't turn over.
Bent Valves? Obviously things got hot (too hot) or it wouldn't have been smoking, but what could have been the cause and what damage? Thank you in advance for any knowledge you're willing to share.
I recently got my 72' CT70 running beautifully (started 1st/2nd kick, had good throttle, etc.), BUT after riding it for about 3-4 miles, it sputtered slightly, died, and now it won't start. Just prior to dying it sounded like the valves were tapping extra loud and the engine was smoking a bit too.
Background info.....the timing was near perfect, new points/condenser, plenty of oil, rebuilt carb, new rings. I'm getting good spark and when I pull the plug, there is fuel on it. Every 5-10 kicks it pops pretty loud, but won't turn over.
Bent Valves? Obviously things got hot (too hot) or it wouldn't have been smoking, but what could have been the cause and what damage? Thank you in advance for any knowledge you're willing to share.