I have sent my HE23HP engine to Douglas ( respectable person from ESP, and on GPN) for engine porting, case porting, matching everything, and smoothing everything out. He calls me today, stating that the bearings/crank are very wore only after about 10-12 gallons of 95 + octane fuel, and running a 25:1 oil ratio using R50 Klotz Racing Oil. He says there is slop between the bearings and crank, and it has significant wear on them. We have both discussed that the crank/bearings shouldn't wear out so soon for every day cruising around. I am very very dissapointed in saying this, but I am very dissatisfied with the superior line of engines. Yet, it could be due to my riding/crusing ways, but I highly doubt it. I will be replacing it with a brand new Zenoah Crank, bearings, and seals due to this. I hope one of ADA's associates come's across this so I can discuss this with them. I do not have pictures yet, as soon as this gets cleared up, I will get pics ASAP. I hope people would advise on what engine they choose. Also, Doug has seen this on another HE23HP he has worked on as well. This is very bad news for the superior line of engines. I hope you will consider this, and either help me out, and revising this, and/or letting people know on what they can do to avoid this. I am a very disappointed person now due to ADA's lack of time not investigating this problem. I hope you will consider this, and help me out. Thank you.
Chris.
Chris.
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