Bolens Diablo Rouge and Hus Ski Discussion Forums

Lead does not affect 2 cycle engines. Lead additive was designed to cool the exhaust valves on automotive engines. Older 4 stroke car engines had heads that were not heat treated around the exhaust valve seat. As a result, the exhaust valve tended to pick away at the head, recessing the valve into t...

Ok put me down for one. What oversize were you thinking of going to? I suggest .040 just to be safe. Ok everybody, who needs a piston? I'm sure we can get 24 people to pitch in.

Matt

The model Aston is a DBS. The lenses are different on other models.

The Headlamps on Diablos are reverse lamps for a 1969 Aston Martin. I phoned one parts supplier and he has them in stocj for, ok sit down, $160! Ouch!! I'm not a rich guy so I'll just be running mine sans- lenses. But if you absolutely have to have thtem, we can get them. Google Aston Martin Parts a...

Wiseco can produce a piston for about $150 if you send them a sample. They have tons of differnt size "blanks" that they can cut to match. Contact them first.

Matt

How thick are the motor mounts? Mine are completely gone. I think I can match them up with something if I know the thickness.

Matt

Ok people have been asking about the difference between 2 and 3 ring pistons on the hirth 300. They should interchange with no issues. Heres what to look for. THe rings are pinned in place so they don't rotate. This is so the gap wont end up in an open port and break the ring ends. As long as the pi...