Thanks Wallfish. I think we paid a little over a hundred for this engine and only bought a fuel line and diaphragm for the carb. May cut our loses and sell as is or part out. Did make a great conversation piece at the shows.
I think the needles are in the crankcase. Did not see evidence of them when I removed the cylinder head. I think this will be a winter teardown project. I appreciate all the information you have provided. Will follow up with you on what I find after the teardown.
Yes, I'm in the U.S. Engine had run good until that point. No filter media in air filter. Will need to further disassemble to view connecting rod at wrist pin. Before we jumped into that was hoping there were parts available to rebuild vs scrapping.
Well picked the engine up a few years ago for my son. Had it running at our local steam and engine show and engine picked up speed and shutdown. Noticed it packed compression. Thought initially a gasket blew out on the exhaust manifold. Finally decided to start disassembling to see what was going on. Removed the cylinder barrel and found small pieces of metal on piston. Grabbed piston and noticed there were no bearings on connecting rod. Also bottom edge of piston had areas broken off. Would like to try finding parts to get running if possible.
Looking for piston and connecting rod bearing for Tiny Tiger engine. Anyone know who may have these parts available and disassembly of engine?
Thank you in advance.
