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If the engine was never run you could probably pull the head off without damaging the gaskets.
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1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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I don't remember what you can see from the bottom. That's why I posted the photo. My guess is that there is too much in the way to get a really good look.
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Speaking of CC’s is there any way to find out the bore on this new to me engine. I don’t plan to pull it apart. I’m am going to pull the pan to visually inspect the lower half. Can you access the bottom of the block with the pan off?
You might want to reconsider. How many stories here have you read here, where someone pickup up someone else's project and found a bunch of things that were not correct. I myself picked up an engine that looked freshly rebuilt, nice new Wiseco 1075 kit and cams. But when I pulled it apart I found it was just tossed together and definitely was very not ready to run.
You got a killer deal on a fantastic pile of parts, but it would suck if someone left out a circlip, or didn't check the valve-piston clearance, or any of 100 other things that could ruin your day.
I'd be inclined to pull it apart and make sure it's really ready to run.
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Great point. Sounds like my best option is to table this for now. Stay focused on getting my crankshaft, finishing this project before starting another. I’m going to replace the cam cover gasket, seal it up best as I can and tuck it away till I have full focus to address it.
Speaking of CC’s is there any way to find out the bore on this new to me engine. I don’t plan to pull it apart. I’m am going to pull the pan to visually inspect the lower half. Can you access the bottom of the block with the pan off?
You might want to reconsider. How many stories here have you read here, where someone pickup up someone else's project and found a bunch of things that were not correct. I myself picked up an engine that looked freshly rebuilt, nice new Wiseco 1075 kit and cams. But when I pulled it apart I found it was just tossed together and definitely was very not ready to run.
You got a killer deal on a fantastic pile of parts, but it would suck if someone left out a circlip, or didn't check the valve-piston clearance, or any of 100 other things that could ruin your day.
I'd be inclined to pull it apart and make sure it's really ready to run.
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1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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It's probably inconveniently far away, but I figured I'd mention it.
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Thank you. Did you ever sell the cases? PM sentI have a crank of unknown condition, if you run out of options.
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It's probably inconveniently far away, but I figured I'd mention it.
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1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
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1980 KZ 750 E1
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How's the engine work going? You did an amazing job on the chassis and I've been waiting on some pics of the bottom end going together... was getting a bit impatient so thought I'd give you a nudge
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1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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1978 KZ 1000B (73 tribute)
1977 KZ1000 project
1976 KZ 900
1976 KV 75
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1974 Z1 900 project
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Lot of good it does me there. Kidding. Thank you. Some of my parts got to go on Wheelhops Excellent Adventure. Thank youYour crank is sitting in a box in my garage
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.
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