FE290 Loud After Rebuild

[Carry-All]

Did you ever find out what the noise was?

[CP241]

Originally Posted by Carry-All

Did you ever find out what the noise was?

This is an old post, but that noise is the counterbalance weight link rods knocking. They make a lot kf racket and when they get loose enough theyll come off the pin on the CB weight and it has itself a party in there, usually leaving a nice hole in the back of the motor.

On the FE290 they are available separate and replaceable. You'll need a shop press to remove the gear to get to the front one. On the FE350 they are aluminum and I believe you have to buy a new crankshaft.

Or you could remove them all together. Theres a decent bit more vibration at lower RPM but once you start driving it, it smooths out. I cant personally say how they do long term but several people on here have removed them and had no issues long term.