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engine noise

10 Jun 2015 16:51

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

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Re: engine noise

10 Jun 2015 16:58

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Should be .002-.004. Why so loose?
Steve

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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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Re: engine noise

10 Jun 2015 17:10

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.007 is kind of wide. I run mine .003" - .005".

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10 Jun 2015 17:12

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i bought it that way. could that be the reason for the noise

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Re: engine noise

10 Jun 2015 17:24

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If it has shim on top lifters, you could spit a shim. :ohmy:
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Re: engine noise

10 Jun 2015 17:36

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yeah they are over the buckets . i will check them again thanks steve

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