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31875
Don't know if you got my first message but I live in Morris Chapel near Jackson. ________________________________ From: Sam Wade <cultofthumpers@...> To:...
Brandon Dunn
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Nov 6, 2009
12:32 am
31876
Ok I know about K and U 501's, I bought a 501, its in a 70 400 frame on the right side (foot rear brake side) its stamped in the case right below the head S...
Rwc
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Nov 6, 2009
12:49 am
31877
gi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180429152059&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:MOTORS:1123    I picked up that 78 400 it's siezed.How does that...
Kurt Lund
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Nov 6, 2009
10:05 am
31878
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MX-AHRMA-STAND_W0QQitemZ180429152059QQcmdZViewItemQQptZApparel_Merchandise?hash=item2a026a5f3b       I picked up that 78 400...
Kurt Lund
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Nov 6, 2009
10:17 am
31879
pull the motor and get the cylinder vertical and try the marvel but i use kroil. keep adding a little ever 15 minutes or so for a couple of hours then give it...
Greg McManus
papamac58
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Nov 6, 2009
2:48 pm
31880
On the square barrel era motors, of which 1970-mid 1972 501s would belong, the motors are designated as S or T. S is wide ratio, T is close. Some time in...
travisagle
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Nov 6, 2009
4:11 pm
31882
The cases are empty,should I put the Kohl oil in there or regular oil?I should probly put the head back on and squirt the oil through the spark plug hole?It's...
Kurt Lund
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Nov 6, 2009
7:17 pm
31883
You took off the head. Does the cylinder come off or is it stuck?...
Crash
czofthesoil
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Nov 6, 2009
10:18 pm
31884
I bought it with the head off.I haven't un bolted the cylinder yet.But it don't turn over with the kick starter.I been spraying the piston with liquid wrench...
Kurt Lund
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Nov 6, 2009
10:52 pm
31885
Read this: one of the smartest engineers I know sent me this. I thought I would bass it on. Personnally I have used can kroil and aeroKroil (not mentioned...
rf145@...
rf1450
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Nov 6, 2009
11:22 pm
31886
Kroil is pretty pricey, but is far more effective than PBB or Liquid Wrench in my opinion. I would like to try the home brew mentioned to see how it compares.....
bobbydavanport
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Nov 7, 2009
12:49 am
31887
This will probally sound like a dumb question. But I am new to motorcycles. Can I replace the cylinder gaskets with RTV copper high temp gasket maker....
Brandon
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Nov 7, 2009
12:52 am
31888
Nope. You need the real gaskets on Maico's. Rick Mc Iowa...
Rick McDowell
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Nov 7, 2009
12:59 am
31889
Try Kano Labs website, they recently had a web special where you could get 2 large cans of AeroKroil for $16 shipped to your door. I ordered some a couple...
mega490
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Nov 7, 2009
1:18 am
31890
the cases are empty meaning no oil i take it. the product is kroil and i get it from tacome screw but do a google search on it to find a local dealer. if the...
Greg McManus
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Nov 7, 2009
1:49 am
31891
a few weeks after i read this the first time not too long ago i needed to remove a couple of really rusted bolts on my 72 xl250. i made the 50/50 mix applied...
Greg McManus
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Nov 7, 2009
1:57 am
31892
locally you can get it at tacoma screw, swift tool and other industrial suppliers who sell to the public.  ... From: bobbydavanport <bobbydavanport@...>...
Greg McManus
papamac58
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Nov 7, 2009
2:02 am
31893
I personally love Kroil too. I still have 4 cans of the stuff I bought when they were having a sale. I use it all the time and it works wonders. I just used...
rf145@...
rf1450
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Nov 7, 2009
2:03 pm
31894
Another thing I have used Kroil for is removing stubborn decals and decal residue from painted or plastic surfaces. It won't attack the paint or plastic like...
travisagle
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Nov 7, 2009
4:41 pm
31895
When we do our gas turbine inspections or overhauls the first thing we do when the unit is shut down is have a couple roustabouts spray every fastener down...
mega490
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Nov 8, 2009
2:13 am
31896
I am a pipefitter, and anytime we run into a really rusted up set of bolts, we get the Kroil. (Aerokroil is the aerosol spray can type of Kroil. It is supposed...
fjohnl11
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Nov 8, 2009
8:34 pm
31897
Thanks for all the help! I found this site. http://www.kanolabs.com/ for Kroil   I ended up throwing that Marvels mystery oil in a 1980 Diplamat I tried to...
Kurt Lund
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Nov 9, 2009
3:02 pm
31898
Hi All, I just found this group. I've owned a 250 Maico 4 speed for about 30 years, but it hasn't been run since the '80s. My question is, what year is it? My...
rakkwhite
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Nov 10, 2009
12:16 am
31899
Randy, It is a 1974 1/2 Maico 250 motocrosser with the close ratio tranny. It is not a 1975 model, either the early or later model. Check out the Great Maico...
Rick McDowell
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Nov 10, 2009
1:54 am
31900
Thanks. I always assumed it was a '75, and not eligible for vintage motocross, so I never did anything with it. I'll post some photos in the next few days. I...
rakkwhite
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Nov 10, 2009
3:40 am
31901
Anyone ho knows where i can find head stay, and petcocks . was it karcoma petcocks on 74 maico ? When i build my 81 490 engine i find it was hard to find a nut...
kjellhawk
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Nov 10, 2009
10:37 am
31902
I'm going to go look at a potential addition to the stable. I've looked through this site for a chart of engine and frame date codes or other means of telling...
Jim
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Nov 10, 2009
4:31 pm
31903
Click on the database link to the left. Select the Official Maico Registry. It's easiest to read if you select "Printable Report" or do a search on year,...
travisagle
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Nov 10, 2009
5:41 pm
31904
as I understand, it is getting hard to find headstay's for the earlier Maico's my buddy Rick at Motocentre has been making replacements.. they look like the...
Rev
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6:52 am
31905
I have an unused alum. billet head stay for a 70s Maico, if anyone is interested. Dennis A. Spors ... From: Rev <tomale_g@...> To:...
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