DU Bushing Install

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Badrooster

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Anyone near N. Illinois that has the Tools and can perform this operation? Is it even worth worrying about? The Crank came out nice and snug from the non-bushed hole.

Thanks, Folks.
 
You would need to know how much vertical movement it had before disassembly . To make assessment .
It would be worth it if it was pretty loose .
A loose one is better then a poorly done new one and any attending damge caused by install .

Obviously Brian is some what close .
A dedicated kart shop is best imho .
Small engine shop could maybe do it , if you find an old guy .
Still its a risk .
 
flattop1 said:
You would need to know how much vertical movement it had before disassembly . To make assessment .
It would be worth it if it was pretty loose .
A loose one is better then a poorly done new one and any attending damge caused by install .

Obviously Brian is some what close .
A dedicated kart shop is best imho .
Small engine shop could maybe do it , if you find an old guy .
Still its a risk .
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Like I say, RIGHT NOW, it doesn't have a Bushing, and the Crank came out of it nice and snug, and the surfaces look great. Just wondering if I should even worry about having 1 installed? I have the Briggs DU Bushing Kits.
 
Yea then its a time thing . Once it starts too go bad then it wears on the crank .
I have one that had a lot of time finally wore it out .
So your usage and ultimate goal are factors .
Mini bike , local hot shoe or national level racer .
Stock or modified are also considerations .
Du would be best . Overall ,
It might be easier to source a block with the du bushing already in .
Then youhave guides and seats and bore to worry sbout .
It never stops ...:eek:
 
I'm building them to flip. Nothing major. Billet Rod, Gov delete, rebuilt Carb, new Gaskets/Seals, Throttle Kit, Tank Brace, switched over to Bearing Sump, etc. Being able to say that they have been DU Bushed would just be a nice addition but, with labor and Shipping....not sure if it's worth it because I will most definitely pass the cost off to the potential buyer. It's most likely not worth anything to a person/buyer/customer that knows nothing of it's importance.
 
If you're just building them to "flip," then I wouldn't bother with installing the DU bushing. It is better, sure, but it'll add $35 (machine and install only) to the total cost of the engine. Shipping or gas and your time would be in addition to that. I just picked up several nice used WKA engines built by a reputable builder for $50 ea. You'd probably do better to search a bit more to find something better to start with than bone stock stuff. Then again, building them up from scratch can be rewarding as well. :)


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Sure would like to have it done. I may just send them to Brian. In my Mind, I'd love to know that they're in there, and that they were done right.
 
Badrooster said:
Sure would like to have it done. I may just send them to Brian. In my Mind, I'd love to know that they're in there, and that they were done right.
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All good .
Pay close attention to the part about value ? Puting 200.00$ into an engine that has been selling for 50.00$ even if it was 150.00 .
For fun and personal enjoyment , cost isn't an issue .
 
flattop1 said:
All good .
Pay close attention to the part about value ? Puting 200.00$ into an engine that has been selling for 50.00$ even if it was 150.00 .
For fun and personal enjoyment , cost isn't an issue .
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Oh I'm watching what they go for. WAY more than 50, trust me.
 
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