big bearing broke

Discussion in 'The Workshop' started by h.hubbyy, Jan 9, 2013.

  1. h.hubbyy

    h.hubbyy Member

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    whats the cause of the big end bearing on my crank to go? i think its seized or broke and jammed. its gone a pinkish colour on the crank by the end :/ i had a new conrod/bearing put on less than 4000 miles ago aswell...a reinforced one , because i have a 70cc stage 6 cylinder on it any ideas??? thanks , and how ,much to repair :(
     
  2. scubabiker

    scubabiker NITROJUNKIE

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    bad jetting? or maybe not enough oil, you running the standard oil pump?
     
  3. h.hubbyy

    h.hubbyy Member

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    Jetted right and premix :/
     
  4. scubabiker

    scubabiker NITROJUNKIE

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    must have overheated somehow, or maybe you got a duff crank?
     
  5. A-LY

    A-LY Active Member

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    could it maybe of been installed badly?
    ive heard if you put it in using things like hammers and use sideways impacts they can fail very quickly
     

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