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Old July 23rd, 2013, 12:59 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by old3 View Post
The rings may be broken and leaving you with no compression. 80cc 2t engines turn over very easily, but should still give some resistance. Starting them by hand is possible, but if it just pushes thru the rings are probably welded to the piston. Has it always turned over or did it break free?

I'd still pull off the head & eyeball it. No pre mix oil usually leads to a ring failure ASAP.
It has always been free since the day it stopped. If the ring is broken/welded is that a little better? What does that mean i need to replace the piston?
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