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Update:
- primary and secondary filter changed. Both had gunk in them.
- in-tank fuel hose changed.
The in-tank hose looked ok but was in fact shedding its outer layer. The hardened plastic shreds went through the in-tank pump and ended up in the primary filter. The filter was likely clogging...
10-4. Fuel hose for in tank pump on order. Filters on order. HH re-torqued as per Floridianson (no more moistness in this area). Will change these items and report back.
It's an LDS, I installed the 12 point upgraded rod bolts, stock max RPM is 2800 and mine has the governor turned DOWN to allow 2400 RPM max. If it still throws a rod, I can't help it.
Took it out for a drive to reproduce the problem.
It takes at least a half hour, until everything is good and hot, to start seeing the problem.
Until then, running at full power (up to 2400 RPM, boost up to 12psi) is fine.
Here is a video. You can hear the boost vanish at 0:08. It is...
I have a spin on secondary filter with its own base and did not retain the original filter base. I don't think I have this valve but will check.
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LDS engine
starts as soon as you touch the button
Ran fine all year, she is being driven a lot (when not down for upgrades or maintenance)
Yesterday, four hour trail ride, no hiccups
On the way home, in 5th at about 1700 rpm it suddenly felt as if I lifted my foot off the throttle...
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