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16 May 2016 17:23 #726861 by Nessism
I'd do some light lapping and inspect the contact pattern and compare to what the FSM specs. If everything checks out then you shouldn't have to do anything more with the head other than cleaning and new valve stem seals.

I'd pull the cylinder for sure and replace the base gasket and all seals. OEM gaskets of course.

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17 May 2016 06:41 #726952 by Tyler

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Depending on how long you plan to run this engine, you could clean up the head and just lap the valves. It looks to me that this one could use a valve job at this point. It would run either way though...

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17 May 2016 07:06 #726958 by wrenchmonkey
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"Punish the wallet or punish the body" - a quote from forum member Brett recently.

If you got the funds handy, I'd take the head et al to your local machine shop and have them re-do the valves, seats, stems. I had this done recently and it cost me just under $200 but it was a lot of work in my situation due to problem valves, etc.
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It's good peace of mind for later when you're cruising down the road that your head has a clean (re)start on life. B)

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17 May 2016 17:26 #727048 by Dirtyhands
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While in the process of removing the wrist pins in the pistons I noticed some blow by and decided to pull em and get new rings. The bore on my cylinders is 66mm. The pistons are marked MTC ALCOA. Do I need to buy a ring set from MTC or Can I use these www.z1enterprises.com/product/KL11-2980 or these www.z1enterprises.com/product/KL11-2980 I'm also having trouble finding the part number for the oil passage o-ring pictured below.

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gpz750 Intake cams Kz750 Exhaust Cams
VM28SS Mikuni Pumper Carbs
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17 May 2016 17:34 #727050 by missionkz
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Dirtyhands wrote: While in the process of removing the wrist pins in the pistons I noticed some blow by and decided to pull em and get new rings. The bore on my cylinders is 66mm. The pistons are marked MTC ALCOA. Do I need to buy a ring set from MTC or Can I use these www.z1enterprises.com/product/KL11-2980 or these www.z1enterprises.com/product/KL11-2980 I'm also having trouble finding the part number for the oil passage o-ring pictured below.

It's a good question. I would always use the rings sets made for the pistons in use!

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17 May 2016 18:11 #727065 by Dirtyhands
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Oh man, they had to be their most expensive line too. $120 for a new set of rings, It stings a bit but I'll be happier in the long run I guess.

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Elecrosport Stator and Regulator Rectifier
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Derale Oil Cooler
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17 May 2016 18:17 #727066 by SWest
That's not bad compared to stock ones at $55 a pop. That's X 4.
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17 May 2016 18:26 #727068 by Dirtyhands
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Very true, Thank you for all your help on this Steve. This should keep me busy for a bit. Do you know what that oil channel o ring that goes between the case and jugs is numbered or where I could find a couple?

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KZ750H Motor Installed
gpz750 Intake cams Kz750 Exhaust Cams
VM28SS Mikuni Pumper Carbs
Elecrosport Stator and Regulator Rectifier
Dyna 3ohm coils
Derale Oil Cooler
4into1 delkevic Pipes
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17 May 2016 18:35 #727069 by Dirtyhands
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or can I buy some 15mm viton o-rings in its place

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17 May 2016 18:39 #727070 by SWest
Those are oval O rings. One of our members should be able to help you.
Steve

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