artfull dodger
Gold Member
I picked up an old YM135 that needs some help, From chatting on other forums we think it needs a headgasget besides a new radiator. She will start and run, with little of the correct diesel knock, and lots of greyish/black smoke out the exhaust. Throttle responce with the lever isnt much or sluggish and you have to use the compression release to shut it down. I want to learn to maintain it, but hesitate to tear into it alone. Most places up here dont want to mess with older compacts and just wanna walk ya to a new one. I live up near Erie, PA if there is anybody close by that would like to help/teach me fix this old girl up. Thanks Mike T