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10 Jun 2015 16:51 #676063 by rlcarter
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hello guys.. i just put a fresh rebuilt head on a 1980 kz1000G. the valve clearances were set at .007 the engine noise is noticeably louder. is this normal with that much clearance
1980 KZ1000 G w/carbs..

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10 Jun 2015 16:58 #676065 by SWest
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Should be .002-.004. Why so loose?
Steve
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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10 Jun 2015 17:10 #676069 by bountyhunter
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.007 is kind of wide. I run mine .003" - .005".
1979 KZ-750 Twin

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10 Jun 2015 17:12 #676070 by rlcarter
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i bought it that way. could that be the reason for the noise
1980 KZ1000 G w/carbs..

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10 Jun 2015 17:24 #676072 by SWest
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If it has shim on top lifters, you could spit a shim. :ohmy:
Steve
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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10 Jun 2015 17:36 #676075 by rlcarter
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yeah they are over the buckets . i will check them again thanks steve
1980 KZ1000 G w/carbs..

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