ticking from left side of engine

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25 Jun 2012 13:35 #531623 by fordtruck

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Did you check the valve clearance after you bolted on the head? I know Joe sets the valve clearance for you, but you should still check. I had one or two that were pretty darn loose. They were probably safe to run, but I changed shims because I had the ones that I needed.

'77 KZ1000-MTC 1075 kit. Stage 1 port

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25 Jun 2012 23:03 #531749 by brianrae33

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appreciate all the replies but i took off the cam cover and discovered that 3 of the four cam cap bolts were stripped on my # 1 cylinder exhaust cam...no damage apperent...next question..anyone one know of a decent machine shop to install helicoils in said cap?? :blink:

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25 Jun 2012 23:10 #531754 by Street Fighter LTD

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Send it back to Joe at Pitstop , or contact Larry C , or find a local machine shop . Its not a hard repair.

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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn

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25 Jun 2012 23:46 #531777 by 650ed

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Also, ask about timeserts. Ed

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