I’ve taken some time to work with this machine over the past couple of weeks.
Pony starts and runs via starter and rope. Throttle and choke work well. I’ve used starting fluid the few times I’ve started it, but next round I’ll not. What I’ve learned:
1. Pinion wont latch. I’ve adjusted latch screws but I learned last night that wasn’t issue. May need gone through due to holding it in the past by prior. Pinion clutch functions fine-magneto spark hits hard. I’ve changed out to ngk ab6 plugs.
2. Pony crankcase has water based milky shade to oil. Changing oil both times I’ve started it.
3. Nothing obvious with main. Slobbers, but just may need to get temps up and work its way out of it.
4. See info on chain drives and box discussed. All of that no change to description.
Still planning on selling. Guys so far are looking to hire hauler and costs with that are pushing it over the top. If I had a bigger building I’d like to get into starting engine and the pinion. I’ve been into both on the 2T, but don’t want to open up and get committed.
Good thing is that I pulled it under 3-sided shed so both engines are under cover. Relieved for that 😊👍🐱.
Should be able to pull up on a trailer under its own power, depending on how slick the deck is. I’ve a couple vids of it running and operating under its own power recently.
Keep safe-
bernie
