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1986 Savage will not turn over (Read 5 times)
Robert Davis
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1986 Savage will not turn over
05/09/06 at 08:09:08
I just received a savage fro free that needs some work. I was able to get it started, but was making a wierd clunking noise, then eventually is stalled with that clunking noise. I then proceeded to do oil change, drain gas and refill, etc. Now it will not start (starter makes a clicking noise, but it is because the engine will not turn). I tried turning the engine by hand using a 17mm socket and I took out the spark plug. It was turning, but with effort, I beleive it should turn nice and easy. I try to push start it, but the bike has some resistance pushing it with the clutch engange and in first gear, then when I release the clutch, the tire skids and the engine cannot be turned over. Any ideas what this can be? I'm thinking it might be the clutch.
Thanks in advance
Rob
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Re: 1986 Savage will not turn over
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05/09/06 at 10:46:33
dead battery?
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Don Steel
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Re: 1986 Savage will not turn over
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05/09/06 at 10:59:16
Sounds like it's siezed somewhere!
Just thinking about my early 2 stroke days!
It could be that it has run dry of oil at some point, especially with the clunking sound. You should be able to turn it by hand without much resistance with the plug removed, although don't quote me on that cos I haven't tried on this bike, and I am not a mechanic!
Why was it free and what did the owner tell you?
How much oil came out of the engine when you changed it and was there any signs of metal in it?
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05/09/06 at 11:36:07
86-88 engines have some concerns with a backfire on cranking or shut down breaking off the axle for the starter gear. Also if the cam chain is worn and the tensioner comes apart it will make some noise. I'd consider reading the old posts using the search feature but set the time way back. Both issues are previous topics of discussion. Max
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stock87
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Re: 1986 Savage will not turn over
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05/09/06 at 11:45:37
At least try to get the enigine to turn, on a nice size hill pull clutch in, place bike in 2nd gear get some speed going, lean way back on the seat to put some weight on the rear tire, let clutch out fast, see if the engine turns. if it doesn't your pretty much going to have to rebuild the engine.
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MacAttack
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05/09/06 at 16:01:47
If you pulled the plug out, it should turn over smoothly with not much resistance when you put a ratchet on it. It sounds seized to me. The nice thing is, the price was right, and it's not really hard to tear down.
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05/09/06 at 16:17:40
Sounds turminal to me .... Maybe you should let me put it out to pasture........
Mine is an 87
Wait a min... I would get in more trouble, I then would be blamed for having 2 Mistress's.......
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Rob_D
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Re: 1986 Savage will not turn over
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07/11/06 at 09:20:27
Thanks all for your help. After pondering what I should do, I started taking it all apart, and the winner is... Max_Morley. The starter gear that is closest to the flywhell broke off on the crankcase side, but the problem is, the part that hold the gear in is broken (the actual aluminum on the crankcase. Is this engine a piece of scrap metal now??? Can I get just the piece of crankcase on the left side? Has anyone tried to weld aluminum? It looks like I could put it together and I might get one start out of it. What was actually keeping the motor from turning was pieces of the aluminum were getting stuck inbetween the flywheel and crankcase.
Thanks all
Rob
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klinc
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Re: 1986 Savage will not turn over
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07/11/06 at 10:23:53
The motor I just took out of mine had the same problem (only reason I took it out was for oil leaks).
I had a welder weld aluminum across where the piece broke out and then CAREFULLY filed/grinded the hole round again.
Edit.... Make sure to not fill in the hole completly as you will need part of it to guage from when your filing the hole round again. Very important to not get it crooked or too large.
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07/11/06 at 12:52:52
After you guys have the crankcase welded and the engine closed make sure that the decompression solenoid is actualy opening the exhaust valves.
If the da%%m thing is not adjusted properly or not working there's too much strain on the starter gears and something has to give in , in this case the support on the crankcase.
Models after 91 have the supports beefed up and after 96 there a different gear set-up with a limiter on one of the gears.
If you opt for the later solution you have to buy the other gears, axles and another cover ( or modify the "old" cover.
Check this out:
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1098969...
Hope this will help
Greetz 8)
Kropatchek
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Rob_D
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Re: 1986 Savage will not turn over
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07/13/06 at 08:01:39
klinc, Did the take just the crankcase off of the bike and all of the other parts connected to the crankcase off? I've been told it's going to get too hot when they weld. Another one told me to use JB Weld, but I think it will just break off in a couple of weeks. Also, does anyone know if this gear is turning when the engine is started?
Now the big question is, do I put all my time into this and try to fix and hope that it works or should I give up, sell for parts and pick up a used one for around $2000. To do the repair I'm figuring $50 for all of the gaskets I took off, $10 for JB and then my time for putting it all back together.
Rob
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07/13/06 at 10:06:53
My 87 has been welded by a previous owner and its holding up fine...... I pulled the cover off to fix an oil leak and surprise the case has been welded... Seems to be ok so far...
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07/21/06 at 20:33:55
Your engine is reparable, without welding, inexpensively. I received my '86 with the same problem. I simply drilled a bigger hole, being careful not to drill through to the crankcase wall and I put in the starter idler gear on a new pin with a larger diameter (step) to match the hole I drilled into the engine block wall. Cover the inside bottom section so drilled aluminum does not fall into the crankcase and take the time to pull off the flywheel as the damage debris jams behind the flywheel causing it to appear seized. I thoroughly tested my work and the engine runs well.
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Rob_D
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Re: 1986 Savage will not turn over
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07/24/06 at 16:20:41
Thanks all for your responses, but I already sold some parts on her (In the market place section). I thought it would be too much of a project. With my luck, I would drill right through the crankcase. I already spent so much time with her. Do you know what it was like to push her up on my pickup by myself so I could have the welder look at it?
I'll be looking for another one though. Keep me in mind if you know of another one for sale, I just fell in love with this bike.
Rob
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