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« on: April 12, 2011, 09:59:32 PM »
hi Kendo i recently got some stainless rear spokes from Central wheels, but did have a bit of trouble, the first set were slightly too short, the second set were a little long!! As they make to order it may be best to send them a sample of your old spokes to be sure.Look nice now fitted with new rim and will not rust.Hope this helps, Mick
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« on: April 03, 2011, 10:29:38 PM »
i had a problem with my 550, the pilot jets were completely blocked and refused to be cleaned.in the end i got some new ones, but had to order from Canada ! They dont like being left unused,if yours has been running they should clean ok.
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« on: April 03, 2011, 10:24:04 PM »
nearly done now, carb to air box rubbers are a bit tricky!! i notice there are 2 different lengths longer ones to the outer ends?? mine dont seem to line up, any tips anyone? also need advice on carb setting and synchronization. i have ordered a set of vaccum gauges.
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« on: April 03, 2011, 11:43:09 AM »
hi, i too had this problem, and spent many days trying to solve it, in the end i did what you did and levered it on with a screwdriver! Once fitted it now seems to run fine, so hopefully yours will be ok (mine had to come off as the previous owner had set the valve timing wrong resulting in a bent valve, see my thread 3 cyl 550 )Good luck with your rebuild, regards,Mick
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« on: March 27, 2011, 10:34:47 PM »
well after a strip down and replacement valve i now have a four cylinder 550 again! Got it back together and fitted my rebuilt wheels, had a ride down the drive,probably the first time it has moved under its own power since about 1982!! Feels great!!
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« on: March 18, 2011, 09:32:32 AM »
glad to hear recomendations for the avon sm and ribbed as these are fitted to my k3, mainly as i wanted the vintage look and i remember them as being good tyres back in the 70s.Not on road yet so dont know how they handle!
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« on: March 14, 2011, 09:00:28 PM »
both bike and engine have been in bits engine had been assembled when i got it, supposedly by a mechanic but the cam timing was wrong, i think when i turned the engine over it hit the piston.Moral of the story, always check yourself, dont take someone elses word for it!!
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« on: March 14, 2011, 02:47:07 PM »
thanks for advice i found the pry points, one screwdriver and one hammer and the head is off!! took out the no 4 exhaust valve and it is bent, i think i have a spare so should be an easy fix ( i hope!!)
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« on: March 13, 2011, 07:53:59 PM »
yes i took out the bolts you mentioned Bryan, where are the pry points? I think the PO stuck the head gasket with sealer/ cement!
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« on: March 12, 2011, 08:25:21 PM »
well i had a bit of time today so decided to take off the head. i got all the bolts and nuts off, but the head refuses to come apart from the cyl barrels, the whole assembly is loose from the crankcase. Any ideas chaps? I have tried tapping with a block of wood and gently levering but no luck. I dont realy want to take engine out again!!
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« on: March 10, 2011, 08:40:36 PM »
other cyls 125 psi so should be ok, will keep you informed, wont be able to take head off for a week or so, have to make a living to pay for this money pit!!
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« on: March 09, 2011, 07:10:18 PM »
bad news.today i did a compression test,less than 50psi on cyl 4, so looks like valve trouble after all, really depressed now!
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« on: March 08, 2011, 09:35:26 PM »
thanks for advice guys i had it running again tonight, it seems to fire on all four when the throttle is blipped but on lower throttle openings still on three, so maybe carbs are the problem after all! petrol is getting to carb ok and vent pipes are clear, no extra sparks in dark.
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« on: March 07, 2011, 09:54:17 PM »
thanks for quick response guys will try again. Ref cam timing i reckon it was 90 degrees out, some "expert" did it before, luckily i only turned it over slowly on the kickstarter and stopped as soon as it went solid! hope i have not got a bent valve, i have just ordered a 12mm converter for the compression gauge which should throw some light on it!
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« on: March 07, 2011, 09:43:50 PM »
steve it dosn't seem that wet when i remove the plug, so i tried squirting carb cleaner in the carb and a bit in the cylinder, expecting it to fire but no luck!
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