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05 Jan 2024 20:19 #893669
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Yes. A local hardware store may have an o-ring to serve the purpose...
I'd be happy to measure one for you.
www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Hardware+Stores&find_loc=Madrid
1982 KZ1100-A2
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Madrid, Spain. Are you in the US?
Yes. A local hardware store may have an o-ring to serve the purpose...
I'd be happy to measure one for you.
www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Hardware+Stores&find_loc=Madrid
1982 KZ1100-A2
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06 Jan 2024 15:31 #893698
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Thank you so much for your help. I know a good shop here in Madrid, and will take the old one to find a replacement.
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08 Jan 2024 17:43 - 08 Jan 2024 23:09 #893794
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The 670B1508 o-ring measures 7.5mm ID x 2mm thick +/- with my digital micrometer. The fit is snug over the clutch push rod and yet it allows the rod movement through with little resistance. The new o-ring fits through a 12mm mic setting with ease, so me thinks the pocket that holds it is that or slightly smaller.
1982 KZ1100-A2
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Thank you so much for your help. I know a good shop here in Madrid, and will take the old one to find a replacement.
The 670B1508 o-ring measures 7.5mm ID x 2mm thick +/- with my digital micrometer. The fit is snug over the clutch push rod and yet it allows the rod movement through with little resistance. The new o-ring fits through a 12mm mic setting with ease, so me thinks the pocket that holds it is that or slightly smaller.
1982 KZ1100-A2
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12 Jan 2024 00:42 #893902
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This is brilliant. Thank you so much!
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06 Feb 2024 07:24 #894914
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My initial goal, 2 years ago was to finish the bike in February 2024. By the way it goes, it´s probably going to take at least 1 more year! No time means the engine is moving on really slowly. I hope I´ll gather some momentum at some point in time.
For the moment, I just mounted the cylinder block. It was way easier than I expected, and the results are amazing; smooth movement of all pistons. Very rewarding.
I planned to reuse the old chain guides (new chain) but saw some tiny cracks, and decided to buy some new guides.
I am tempted on mounting the engine already on the frame, so it will be easier.
Next will be to focus on the head. I did a wire brush clean of the valves, and all cleaned up nicely, except the ones corresponding to the "holed" piston (If you look at the initial pictures, you will see I had a piston hole). I am planning, of course, on lapping all valves, and I believe they will end up OK; but would like to share this with the group´s knowledge. I´m ready to order some ZPower parts, so a new set of valves for this piston, is easy to get (all other valves are perfect).
Here are some pictures for illustration:
For the moment, I just mounted the cylinder block. It was way easier than I expected, and the results are amazing; smooth movement of all pistons. Very rewarding.
I planned to reuse the old chain guides (new chain) but saw some tiny cracks, and decided to buy some new guides.
I am tempted on mounting the engine already on the frame, so it will be easier.
Next will be to focus on the head. I did a wire brush clean of the valves, and all cleaned up nicely, except the ones corresponding to the "holed" piston (If you look at the initial pictures, you will see I had a piston hole). I am planning, of course, on lapping all valves, and I believe they will end up OK; but would like to share this with the group´s knowledge. I´m ready to order some ZPower parts, so a new set of valves for this piston, is easy to get (all other valves are perfect).
Here are some pictures for illustration:
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It's looking good Carlos, regards time scales I am also way over my original estimate
. Those valves could be "re-ground" and then lapped but depending how deep they sit may need "tipping". As it's only 2 you have an issue with it may be more cost effective to replace them.
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08 Feb 2024 07:45 #894992
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Thank you @wookie58, I just got 2 new valves from Zpower.
Will start lapping the rest... it´ll be fun!
Will start lapping the rest... it´ll be fun!
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02 Mar 2024 10:16 #895840
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02 Mar 2024 10:22 - 02 Mar 2024 10:58 #895841
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02 Mar 2024 11:08 #895842
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AIR CORRECTOR JETS FOR VM CARBS AND ETHANOL RESISTANT VITON CHOKE PLUNGER SEAL REPLACMENT FOR ALL CLASSIC AND MODERN MOTORCYCLE CARBURETTORS
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That's ok..
AIR CORRECTOR JETS FOR VM CARBS AND ETHANOL RESISTANT VITON CHOKE PLUNGER SEAL REPLACMENT FOR ALL CLASSIC AND MODERN MOTORCYCLE CARBURETTORS
kzrider.com/forum/23-for-sale/611992-air-corrector-jets-
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02 Mar 2024 12:01 #895844
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Thank you! Will do the rest of the valves tonight
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02 Mar 2024 16:57 #895857
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So all valves are in place. It was easy to do with a special tool; it would have been a nightmare otherwise. I will post some pics later, but unfortunately, I have (very small) leaks in almost every valve.
I am wondering if more lapping will solve the issue...
I am wondering if more lapping will solve the issue...
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