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What are the correct piston rings for a 1978 KZ400B 13008-5006 or 13008-5019?
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05 May 2023 05:02 #884263
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What are the correct piston rings for a 1978 KZ400B 13008-5006 or 13008-5019? was created by NoahTaylor98
I ordered a set of piston rings for my 1978 KZ400B. The parts number of the rings I ordered was 13008-5019. What I revived was a set of 13008-5006 rings. They look to be the same size but I'm unsure. I wanted to ask you before using or returning them. This is the first engine I've rebuilt so I lack the experience and knowledge to make the call myself.
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05 May 2023 05:32 #884265
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Partzilla list the 5006 number, CMNSL list the 5019 number, the below Ebay add suggests they are a supersession ??
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05 May 2023 13:07 #884288
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Replied by NoahTaylor98 on topic What are the correct piston rings for a 1978 KZ400B 13008-5006 or 13008-5019?
Not sure. The only difference I can see is that they changed the oil rings between them. The 5019 is a 3-piece oil ring set and the 5006 is just one solid ring.
I attached images of them here.
I attached images of them here.
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05 May 2023 14:26 #884290
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I suspect the 5019 superseded the 5006 because of oil consumption problems maybe ??
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05 May 2023 16:56 #884299
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One piece oil control rings are pretty bad. I wouldn't run one unless there was no better option.
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06 May 2023 04:47 #884313
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Replied by slmjim+Z1BEBE on topic What are the correct piston rings for a 1978 KZ400B 13008-5006 or 13008-5019?
Our Kawasaki parts price book, dated 09/05/1994, shows #13008-5006 is superseded by #13008--5019. There may be a service bulletin that denotes the reason for the change. Also, Mama Kaw often changed part #'s simply due to changing vendors.
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