98 225 vindicator

[JF1]

Just bought a gambler with a 98 rude 225 vindicator on the back. Anything specific I should know about this motor? Any maintenance issues to look at over the winter?

Also I'm assuming xd50 would be my oil of choice, but want to make sure.

Thanks!

[toddgot5fish]

you get to do a little carb work ....#2 i think ...Bassmeister will be along shortly

[Bassmeister]

I think the 98 had the new style drain plugs, easy to check just pull one out of the bowl and see if it has a tit on it to keep the hi speed orifice from backing out. I'm not sure but ChampMan will know if the #2 carb was fattened from the factory or if any mods were done to the block.

[THE WITCHDOCTOR]

It wasn't fat from the factory, but will have the new style drain plugs... increase hs jet size on #2 by 2 sizes and let her eat@!

[Bassmeister]

Thanks for the pick up WD!!

[JF1]

Is upgrading 2 sizes a perf mod, or more a PM thing? If its strictly for performance I'll hold off till I think I need more from the motor.

Anything else I should know about this motor? Also was that a yes on the xd50?

[ChampioNman]

It is to have your motor live a longer life. It is a cooling mod to keep the #2 piston cool by using more fuel.