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Offline Clem2112

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Re: 400/4 restoration - it begins at last
« Reply #30 on: January 29, 2019, 09:39:11 AM »
Unless the long studs have damaged threads, leave them alone.
If they are stuck, the extra torque needed will likely strip the threads from the top case. Unlike the rocker cover studs, the top crankcase ones stay put for years and will have corrosion around the casing joint face.

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Re: 400/4 restoration - it begins at last
« Reply #31 on: March 24, 2019, 09:25:37 PM »
Couple of hours in garage today.Valves removed. Some piccies.

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Re: 400/4 restoration - it begins at last
« Reply #32 on: March 24, 2019, 09:41:37 PM »
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