Pulled head and found 1 oily combustion chamber
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Re: Pulled head and found 1 oily combustion chamber
18 May 2016 10:39
It's just broken in. Year and model?
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Re: Pulled head and found 1 oily combustion chamber
18 May 2016 10:51
1977 KZ650 b .
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KZ750H Motor Installed
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VM28SS Mikuni Pumper Carbs
Elecrosport Stator and Regulator Rectifier
Dyna 3ohm coils
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KZ750H Motor Installed
gpz750 Intake cams Kz750 Exhaust Cams
VM28SS Mikuni Pumper Carbs
Elecrosport Stator and Regulator Rectifier
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Re: Pulled head and found 1 oily combustion chamber
18 May 2016 11:00 - 18 May 2016 11:05
It's still a baby with that mileage. Look in your Kawasaki Service Manual; there you will find instructions on how to measure the cam chain to see if it is still within the service limits. That's how you determine if you need to replace it.
I'm betting you will find it is perfectly fine. The teeth on the sprockets in the cam chain assembly don't wear like the drive chain sprockets because they are always running with lots of oil on them. What generally happens to the cam chain sprockets is that the rubberized part deteriorates even though the teeth are still like new, and this causes slop in the sprockets. So normally the chain is still ok since the teeth haven't worn and so haven't damaged it. Ed
I'm betting you will find it is perfectly fine. The teeth on the sprockets in the cam chain assembly don't wear like the drive chain sprockets because they are always running with lots of oil on them. What generally happens to the cam chain sprockets is that the rubberized part deteriorates even though the teeth are still like new, and this causes slop in the sprockets. So normally the chain is still ok since the teeth haven't worn and so haven't damaged it. Ed
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Re: Pulled head and found 1 oily combustion chamber
18 May 2016 11:55
With 30.000 miles I decided to leave my cam chain and sprockets alone too and only replaced the rubber parts......
1978 KZ650 b-2
700cc Wiseco kit 10 to 1.
1980 KZ750 cam, ape springs, stock clutch/ Barnett springs.
Vance and Hines Header w/ comp baffle and Ape pods, Dyna S and green coils, copper wires.
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700cc Wiseco kit 10 to 1.
1980 KZ750 cam, ape springs, stock clutch/ Barnett springs.
Vance and Hines Header w/ comp baffle and Ape pods, Dyna S and green coils, copper wires.
29MM smooth bores W/ 17.5 pilots, 0-6s and 117.5 main
16/42 gearing X ring chain and alum rear JT sprocket.
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Re: Pulled head and found 1 oily combustion chamber
18 May 2016 19:43
Ordered everything I needed today!!!
I ordered the most of my Cam chain idler needs directly from Liska Racing. I asked a few questions before ordering and YES the "Heavy Duty Cam Chain Idler" sprockets they carry are compatible with the kz650. I also ordered their KZ650 Top Idler Assembly and Cam Chain Tensioner Assembly for Kawasaki KZ 650. Unfortunately they told me that the billet spacer blocks were not compatible with the kz650. I instead found some NOS rubber dampers on ebay for $5 each. I got my rubber roller, o-rings and other needs from Z1 and ordered my Piston rings and clips from MTC. It was an expensive day but I look forward to having a solid top end. Thank you guys for all your help! I'm really grateful this forum exists to educate beginners like myself.
I ordered the most of my Cam chain idler needs directly from Liska Racing. I asked a few questions before ordering and YES the "Heavy Duty Cam Chain Idler" sprockets they carry are compatible with the kz650. I also ordered their KZ650 Top Idler Assembly and Cam Chain Tensioner Assembly for Kawasaki KZ 650. Unfortunately they told me that the billet spacer blocks were not compatible with the kz650. I instead found some NOS rubber dampers on ebay for $5 each. I got my rubber roller, o-rings and other needs from Z1 and ordered my Piston rings and clips from MTC. It was an expensive day but I look forward to having a solid top end. Thank you guys for all your help! I'm really grateful this forum exists to educate beginners like myself.
1977 KZ650B
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
Pod Airfilters
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
Pod Airfilters
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Re: Pulled head and found 1 oily combustion chamber
18 May 2016 20:22
Dealt with old parts for too long. This time I wouldn't do anything until I got the best. Another reason it took 15 years.
You won't regret it.
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Re: Pulled head and found 1 oily combustion chamber
18 May 2016 22:08My four piston ring set was $112.00 plus shipping.Dirtyhands wrote: 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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Re: Pulled head and found 1 oily combustion chamber
19 May 2016 20:01
Was the bike burning oil before? May its oil from when you pull the head off.
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1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
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