Installing seal in tach drive

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29 Sep 2021 14:57 #855918 by SWest
Replied by SWest on topic Installing seal in tach drive
Good eye. I fixed your pics. Next time click insert all before you post. 
Put oil on it then press it in being sure it's not in too deep after taking out the old housing of course.   
Steve

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29 Sep 2021 15:08 - 29 Sep 2021 16:57 #855920 by Dr. Gamma
Replied by Dr. Gamma on topic Installing seal in tach drive
That one piece tach drive housing was real prone to develop oil leaks over time. Kawasaki over the years updated the tach drive housing to a design that was not locked into a fixed position. The kickstart Kz900 / Kz1000 motors used two different styles of how they held the tach drive housing in place. Kawasaki did release a service bulletin on this update. 
Any one of these two updated tach drive housings and their mounting hardware will almost eliminate any chance of developing an oil leak from the tach drive housing. These updated parts should fit the Z1's and Kz900 motors too!!!! If I was rebuilding a Z1 or a Kz900, I would for sure go to any one of these new style tach drive housing and their mounting plates.
I HATE ANY TYPE OF OIL LEAKS ON MY MOTORS!!!!

Updated style tach drive housing and mounting plates installed on cylinder head.
 

The most common Kawasaki replacement tach drive housing and mounting plates.
 

The other updated Kawasaki replacement tach drive housing and its mounting plate.
 

1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!

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Last edit: 29 Sep 2021 16:57 by Dr. Gamma.
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04 Oct 2021 00:07 #856160 by yorkshirekid
Replied by yorkshirekid on topic Installing seal in tach drive
Correct. I didn't realise the rubber seal had metal inside it. Took a while to router out the remaiing seal. Thanks for that.

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