sportsman 500 ho power question

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08-26-2011, 03:19 PM

jeremyd

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sportsman 500 ho power question

I was doing some work to my engine and I noticed that one of the intake valves was always open a bit so I adjusted it and now when I open it up it chokes and goes no where. what should I adjust to fix that? what kind of power should I expect from a 500

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08-26-2011, 05:13 PM

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Did you have the piston at TDC when you adjusted the valve?? Engine makes around 35-38 hp. OPT

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08-26-2011, 06:07 PM

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top speed any where from 50 to 60 mph. i would think it would have been hard starting w/ a valve always open as well w/ the lose of compression form the valve being open?

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