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Problems with cylinder #2
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25 Sep 2012 11:15 #550763
by Spudrider2511
Problems with cylinder #2 was created by Spudrider2511
I'm sure I need to do an intro somewhere else, but I need your help asap. I've aquired a 1979 KZ1000 ltd with around 45,000 miles. It runs - not great but it runs. The problem is that it blows a lot of oily smoke out the left muffler and clears up when I pull the #2 plug. So far, I've cleaned the carbs, replaced a weak coil (#1 & 4), and checked the valve clearance. Here are those results: Intake 1-.076 2-.076 3-.051 4-.102 Exhaust 1-.127 2-.102 3-.127 4-.127
When the bike is running, I noticed what looks to be exhaust comming out of the #2 carb (it has crappy pods which are soon to be changed out). I plan to do a compression test on all cylinders, but have to get the tool back from a friend. I'm new to these vintage bikes so any help would be appreciated.
When the bike is running, I noticed what looks to be exhaust comming out of the #2 carb (it has crappy pods which are soon to be changed out). I plan to do a compression test on all cylinders, but have to get the tool back from a friend. I'm new to these vintage bikes so any help would be appreciated.
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25 Sep 2012 23:26 #550896
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76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.
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Replied by mark1122 on topic Problems with cylinder #2
a compresion test would be a great place to start.
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.
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25 Sep 2012 23:34 - 25 Sep 2012 23:36 #550901
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Replied by 4TheKZ1000 on topic Problems with cylinder #2
When the bike is running, I noticed what looks to be exhaust comming out of the #2 carb
sounds like a leaking intake valve, letting gasses come out carb? or cam timming just off...bent valve hanging...or valve clearance off.
sounds like a leaking intake valve, letting gasses come out carb? or cam timming just off...bent valve hanging...or valve clearance off.
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