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MTC Piston Button Installation
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10 Dec 2013 20:32 #615254
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1978 KZ1000A2, 1980 KZ1000E, 1980 KZ1000B4 LTD
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OK,...So I just received a rebore kit from Pit Stop Performance for my 78 KZ1000 and I have a question that is hopefully answered easily by someone here in the KZR forum. They come with buttons not circlips.
The piston buttons have a flatter side and a rounder side. Which side points in and which side points towards the piston liner? Also, do you just push them in?, if so will they rub against the liner?
Thanks for the help.
Jim
The piston buttons have a flatter side and a rounder side. Which side points in and which side points towards the piston liner? Also, do you just push them in?, if so will they rub against the liner?
Thanks for the help.
Jim
1978 KZ1000A2, 1980 KZ1000E, 1980 KZ1000B4 LTD
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10 Dec 2013 20:58 #615256
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Flat side goes in towards wrist pin ends,match curve on other end with bore.
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11 Dec 2013 02:18 #615261
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As above ,and yes they just push in.
They will run against the liner but there is a clearance when pushed fully home against the wrist pin so there won't be any real force between them and the liner to cause excessive wear.
They are also Teflon to reduce friction when that occurs.
They will run against the liner but there is a clearance when pushed fully home against the wrist pin so there won't be any real force between them and the liner to cause excessive wear.
They are also Teflon to reduce friction when that occurs.
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12 Dec 2013 20:55 #615422
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1978 KZ1000A2, 1980 KZ1000E, 1980 KZ1000B4 LTD
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Thanks for the info on the previous question.
One more question,...I know I am supposed to coat the piston cylinders and the pistons/rings prior to installation but I am getting conflicting information. I have read that I should use regular oil but my manual says use high temp grease.
Which should I use?
One more question,...I know I am supposed to coat the piston cylinders and the pistons/rings prior to installation but I am getting conflicting information. I have read that I should use regular oil but my manual says use high temp grease.
Which should I use?
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13 Dec 2013 03:19 #615428
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Lightly oil the piston skirts with the oil you are going to use or some proper engine assembly compound such as Graphogen.
Don't go mad with the lube as it will inhibit the running in process and can actually prevent the rings and bore bedding in correctly which will result in a lower compression.
Don't go mad with the lube as it will inhibit the running in process and can actually prevent the rings and bore bedding in correctly which will result in a lower compression.
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13 Dec 2013 05:22 #615434
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1980 KZ1000 LTD-B4(MK II engine) - Progressive suspension, MTC pistons, Dynojet Stage III, all wear items replaced, WFO paint scheme(1978), etc..
Past bikes- 2 1976 Kz900's, 5 1975-76 Honda CB750's, Honda 500 -4, Honda 250, Honda 125, Honda 100, Suzuki RM 250, Honda XL350, Kawasaki KLR 650, etc..
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Like stated the buttons will rub the cylinders without issue. I prefer to use transmission fluid in the cylinders or some WD-40. Ring seat is faster and works fine.
1980 KZ1000 LTD-B4(MK II engine) - Progressive suspension, MTC pistons, Dynojet Stage III, all wear items replaced, WFO paint scheme(1978), etc..
Past bikes- 2 1976 Kz900's, 5 1975-76 Honda CB750's, Honda 500 -4, Honda 250, Honda 125, Honda 100, Suzuki RM 250, Honda XL350, Kawasaki KLR 650, etc..
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