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Peter, Good to hear you got your Dexta running again. However, it is more than likely (probably inevitable) that your Dexta has one or more cracked pistons. Though it may function properly for a while longer, it could also fail catastrophically at any time. When I bought mine, the previous owner had used ether on it for some time. The engine started pretty good, though, and it ran fine. I could only tell from the lack of compression that something was wrong with it. So I took a look at the pistons, and sure enough one was seriously cracked. I replaced it, as well as all the piston rings, bearings and gaskets, and now the Dexta is top-notch, 100%. I can start it in freezing weather with just a good battery. I'd advice you to get some spare pistons, piston rings, gaskets and bearings (all costing very little, BTW) and then to have a good repairman work at your Dexta for a day or two. You'll get it back as good as new, and it'll never let you down. As it is now, you're lucky just to get through a day's work with it. Regards,
Oscar
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