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I did some more measurements from the crank to the top of the cylinder head. The chain is definitely the issue.

I have never encountered chain sizes that are listed as half the actual length? Some vendors advertise 90, 92 link. Others advertise 45, 46 link.

On another note, what is the OEM chain length?

[edit] I ordered a 90 link timing chain and guides. Should be here this weekend.

Since I'm taking the engine back apart - I ordered an 8 pole stator a while back after I read that you could drop it into an existing 6-pole engine without upgrading the flywheel. I later read something that said that there was no benefit unless you upgrade the flywheel. I read something else that said you had to upgrade the regulator. Can someone clarify? Is there any gain at all when upgrading only the stator from 6 to 8 poles? Or will it even work?