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12 Aug 2020 18:54 - 12 Aug 2020 18:55 #832748
by loudhvx
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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If it was me, I'd slap it back together and run it, but I have a few spare heads laying around.
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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12 Aug 2020 19:10 - 12 Aug 2020 19:12 #832754
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'81 Gpz 550
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Do you think those gouges+scratches would be an issue though? Fingernail slightly catches the longest one..the other ones seem to be surface scratches/not deep at all.
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04 Sep 2020 06:02 - 04 Sep 2020 06:03 #834356
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'81 Gpz 550
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Well, got everything put back together...now running into an issue with the dreaded timing. Set the mark to T so that both 1 and 4 are at tdc, counted the pins 1 and in between 43 and 44, installed cams, evenly bolted everything down, put top cover on, put chain tensioner in, rotated by hand and at some point i meet some resistance and it wont rotate anymore. Any ideas? Is the chain not taught enough before i put the tensioner in? I don't believe valves are hitting since i put the lobes the exact way they're supposed to be facing..
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04 Sep 2020 07:52 #834364
by ghostdive
1982 KZ750 Spectre - 6 speed swap, BS34s, 18" rear wheel
2001 ZX-6R
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Just making sure, are your spark plugs out? If not, it's probably just compression building. If they are, I'd pull the valve cover and check the clearances, maybe one's super tight. If it's not that, I'd double check the timing chain spacing - I don't know much about 550s, so here's a link to check out:
gpzweb.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.co...KZZXZR550500400.html
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04 Sep 2020 08:13 #834365
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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
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Dis you read this whole page, especially the part near the bottom about the shop manual errors concerning cam timing?
s3.amazonaws.com/gpzweb/CamsKZZXZR550500...KZZXZR550500400.html
s3.amazonaws.com/gpzweb/CamsKZZXZR550500...KZZXZR550500400.html
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04 Sep 2020 12:52 #834373
by loudhvx
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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Is there even the remotest chance that something fell down the camchain tunnel? I ask because this has happened in the past .
Are all of the valve-cover cam-end plugs accounted for? Sometimes they stick to the valve cover and fall into the motor during valve-cover removal.
Are all of the valve-cover cam-end plugs accounted for? Sometimes they stick to the valve cover and fall into the motor during valve-cover removal.
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04 Sep 2020 13:09 #834375
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Figured it out, chain was buckling due to it not being taught. Got it all together started it up and I still have a ticking noise coming from the top end only this time it’s on the right side instead of cylinder 1. I’m at a loss right now on wtf is going on. Think I’ll just bring it to my mechanic and have him deal with this headache
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04 Sep 2020 13:41 #834378
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1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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Yes, you shouldn't really rotate the motor without proper camchain tension, as it can also jump teeth and alter timing.
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04 Sep 2020 15:25 #834384
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Thanks for the help, I’ll update soon
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14 Sep 2020 16:28 - 14 Sep 2020 16:33 #835029
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Update: she’s finally back home and running good. Mechanic said after checking it all over I mixed up the spark plug wires, and something with the carb was why it wasn’t idling after I put it all back together. Said I did a pretty good job for rebuilding it with no experience. Ticking noise is still there but I’m pretty sure it’s just a shim out of spec, I’ll save that job for winter lol but other than that she rides good and at least I’ll have some riding weather until the snow starts. Thank you everyone who’s been helpful, really appreciate you guys. For being a young guy with a classic bike it’s really rewarding working on it.
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14 Sep 2020 16:36 #835030
by loudhvx
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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Nice job! I have a few motors that need rebuilding if you have some spare time
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16 Sep 2020 03:12 #835148
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1975 Z1 900
1994 KX250 Supermoto
2004 KX125
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Ticking noise can be a loose/leaking exhaust flange.
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