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What a Shame..!!
Bryanj:
I would use pattern guides over tapped out original ones as they do loose some metal, albeit a tiny amount, and the new ones need reaming to size whilst the new ones may end up the wrong size after fitting.
If Dave Silver sells the part they are good to use as he won't risk his reputation on crap.
Why not use the second head complete anyway?
z1100r:
I'll re-evaluate the situation when he gets back and I actually see the state of his secondhand head. Everything looks new on the proper head Bryan - exhaust studs etc, no broken fins, totally flat, and nice and shiny.
Sort out brakes and carbs tonight. looking forward to it.
z1100r:
well I did the brakes...used my old 500-4 master cylinder in the end just to get them going....his master cyl looks new on the outside but my god not on the inside..all internal parts are rotted away. Caliper perfect. Swinging bracket perfect. Brake works perfect now.
So carbs...oh my god....they look brand new on the outside aswell, all plated shiny bits, screws and carb bodies as new. An amazing looking set of carbs....inside though, deary deary me. All jets blocked solid, float bowls lined with a layer of brown and green hard laqueor with a layer of grey powder sludge on everything. All primaries blocked solid, mains blocked solid, floats dont move, slides seized - an absolute nightmare. Struggled like mad to pull the main jets out. Horrible. And the smell. Gawd...!!! Good job I had all the drill sizes for the jets.
Done most of it now....but will have to remove emulsion tubes cos I just know they are going to be horible aswell. I guess they tap out upwards - cant remember. I need main jet and float valve orings....is 4 keyster kits the only way. I only need 8 orings...!
Clutch cable arrived.....£25 seems a bit steep for a fairly simple cable, but heh ho I aint paying. Lubed the throttle cables, perfect.
Nearly ready for this dodgy secondhand head. ;D
PatM:
The 400/4 tubes come out via the float chamber- usually with a bit of pressure from the main venurii from you finger! Yours my friend, will need a darn good soaking in carb cleaner
z1100r:
Well after a ton of effort...carbs all done except main jet O rings...As I am always searching for tiny o rings I have bought a large selection of viton o rings between 3mm and 6mm ID of various sections from 1mm - all less than £20. Wont be here until next week. Should have rest of bike ready by then.
Carbs came up surprisingly well, they look very good on the outside and as good as any other set I've seen on the inside.
held up camchain and kicked engine over last night until oil spewed from barrel feed holes. Didn't take long.
All looking good ....come on matey with the head (the Senior is today so he should be back tomorrow). ;D
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