Questions on stock savage ss

[VULCAN]

I noticed that a couple of spur teeth were starting to melt after the last run last weekend. I checked the clutch and the shoes show some signs of melting, Can the shoes be dressed or roughed up a little or should they be replaced? Not racing, just having some fun out here.

Also, while I was at it I noticed some gas/oil at the base of the cooling head. Head bolts were really loose, Pulled the head and have quite a bit of varnish or a brownish oil build up on the top of piston and head. Should I be concerned about this? Engine only has about two and half tanks on it after break-in.
Thanks

 

[MAD-MAXX]

well the spur gear issue i had on my savage 25 too. i got a medal one yesterday it was 50 dollars but it was worth it!!! if i were you i would just get a medal one, my plastic one was so bad it wouldnt move.

mark

 

[AC48]

The brownish stuff is carbon deposits and it isn't anything to worry about. Sometimes it means you have run the engine too hot. The shoes can be roughed up a bit for better grip but if they are melting check for break drag, your CB may be getting to hot which would melt your spur.

 

[savagefan04]

also, i would not get a metal spur.
the plastic one acts like failsafe. trip out before u trash your tranny.
u might want to check the slipper nut and make sure u backed it off as the manual say.