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20 Jul 2015 18:56 #681906
by SWest
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The rings need to reseat. The rubber is 30 years old. I'd put in new rings but that's not my call. The rubber needs to be replace no matter what.
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20 Jul 2015 21:21 #681920
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Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
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New rings for sure. Don't go cheap on the valve seals get Viton seals they resist more heat and are more resistant to Ethanol mixed fuel.
Jon
1977 KZ1000a1
Mesa, AZ
Phoenix Fighter Project
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