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Old Nov 8, 2014 | 05:28 PM
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I have an "03" 400ex. My stock engine ran fine just had a little valve tapping. I then blew the piston to pieces. I got all the pieces out of the motor block. So I just put in the Wesco 440kit. Now its making a funny noise when i give it gas, its like a chirping noise. It is also extremely hard to start. I just put new jets in today. My friends and I can't figure out what is wrong. Please help.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 07:18 AM
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sounds like you muffed the timing marks
 
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 08:10 AM
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So then what can I do to fix that?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 08:56 AM
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Its a Honda, sounding like a can of rocks is perfectly normal.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 03:01 PM
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Did line up the timing chain or gears correctly when you put the motor back together? Thats what I am asking sorry, if the mark and I am not sure how the honda works if off meaning the valves are not exact you will loose compression get preign and exhaust and will be way down on power.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by dwayne36
I have an "03" 400ex. My stock engine ran fine just had a little valve tapping. I then blew the piston to pieces. I got all the pieces out of the motor block. So I just put in the Wesco 440kit. Now its making a funny noise when i give it gas, its like a chirping noise. It is also extremely hard to start. I just put new jets in today. My friends and I can't figure out what is wrong. Please help.
Check the timing.
Double check your valves are in spec.
I bet most of your issue is carb related. The ex can be a pia to cold start even when running mint. 40-42 pilot jet will help with the cold start. With a 440 your main should be in the 160-170 range.
Adjust your F/A screw 2.5 turns out from seated. You can buy a special tool to adjust the F/A screw, buy it....
 
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Old Nov 14, 2014 | 11:06 AM
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Also check for air leaks.
 
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