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Originally Posted by jimmy
it was suggested to me to put red 2 stroke in - about 1/100 ratio or something - is this bullshit?
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definitely BS, far too many internet urban myths and pub talk mechanical experts out there regarding engine performance etc... just stick derv in it, change fuel filter regularly/drain water from housing, keep oil looked after and you'll have no issues... aside from the Max and Paddy jokes
Check the obvious on front end, track rod ends, ball joints, bushes etc... could be rear cart springs are saggy/bushes gone so it's getting light on front end, plenty of body for the air to push back on!
could be something daft like tyre pressures or tyre sizes not matching so check the obvious!
does it brake in a straight line and well? (ish, safely?!)
Fuelling issues does sound like blocked tank breathers or simply blockage in filler hose, haven't had the issue with a transit but just take any breather pipes off and check they are clear, most will have one that vents back into filler hose.... a crusty old tank or perished hoses etc could mean they are blocked
personally i'd drain and strip tank off to inspect it all but that won't be easy on a driveway on an old girl.
Looks like a proper beast for a race reporting bus... needs a nice oOple vinyl wrap or r/c sticker bombing to hide it's beige-ness