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golfingtam
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Engine trouble.

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  Engine ran ok for about 20 miles, then started to burn oil, lost all power and used a lot of oil. Topped-up oil, tested compressions all 125psi. Any ideas what the problem could be??  Engine is a 1641cc air-cooled. Thanks in advance.

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sounds like it got very hot, what speed were you travelling at?

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Was it low on oil to start with?
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Any warning signs, low oil pressure, temperature etc.
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