Hey all, found a honda trx 350 in the scrap heap. It’s in rough shape! has the frame, fuel cell, engine and axles. I asked the guy what he wanted for it and he said $10. Was missing the timing tensioner and had massive amount of water/oil mixture. I filled flushed the motor and bought a timing tensioner off ebay. Fresh oil in, new filter and a quick run down of the engine. Everything looked great, put some fresh gas in the tank (fuel was orange, Yuck!) and pushed the kick start. Two kicks and the engine fired off. :icon_ banana:

Couldn’t believe it… The only issue is.. it smokes like a diesel rolling coal. Heavy amount of white smoke. I took the exhaust off and the exhaust port on the gear side was soaked in oil. The exhaust port on the brake side was clean with nice carbon.

What do I need for parts? I have yet to do a compression test but honestly I think it’s okay. I believe I’m looking at a leaking valve seal?

I still can’t believe it, only $10. Long live the honda!