Factory holes in KZ400 block

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09 Sep 2020 11:51 #834665 by Wez
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Hello Everyone. Can anyone help identify what these holes are doing in the block? I have seem numerous images all with these holes. Just no explanations on why.

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09 Sep 2020 12:27 - 09 Sep 2020 12:28 #834669 by M_a_t_t
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Your first 2 pics aren't showing up.

Do the top 3 holes go through?

If I had to guess it would be locating pins for a machining operation. Just a guess though. I've never messed with the smaller KZ's

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09 Sep 2020 12:33 #834671 by Mikaw
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My big fours have the larger hole in a similar location. I’d say it’s to drain off water or fluids the would collect on the top of the transmission case. Not sure about the 3 smaller

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09 Sep 2020 13:03 - 09 Sep 2020 18:25 #834673 by loudhvx
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Like Mikaw said, the large one allows water or gas to drain into the chain sprocket area and out onto the ground from there.

The smaller ones are bores for threaded holes on the other side. They hold bolts inserted from the other side. The one to the far right may also hold a hollow guide dowel on the other side as well (shown here in the left red circle).

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10 Sep 2020 12:07 #834756 by Wez
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Thank you gentlemen!

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