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Johnwebley:
recently had to replace clutch plates,
what gasket sealant ,and gasket do you all use??
I used Hylomar Blue ,
your comments ??
Trigger:
Nothing wrong with Hylomar, apart from being Blue. I use RVT marine silicone and Vesrah gaskets. NP gaskets are also a good option.
mickwinf:
I used hylomar on the crankcases but with a gasket I use a smear of grease.
mickwinf:
Well some progress today, got the barrels and pistons installed, was a bit fiddly as I did it on my own without a piston ring clamp. also started on the head which is a second hand one so needs the valves grinding and stem oil seals renewing. Problem is I don't have a proper spring compressor so I am using a home made tool with a woodworking clamp. it works great to remove but I am having difficulty replacing the collets as there is so little room to play with. I have tried tweezers, magnetic screwdriver and grease but took me ages to get one valve done, then realised I had not installed the stem seal!! managed to get one done after lots of swearing, but another 7 to do, any tips??
Trigger:
You need a valve spring compressor. Yes, a bit of grease will hold the collet. make sure you hit the valve once in, to make sure the collet is seated right.
Also make sure that the two washers are over the valve guildes. Sometimes they will fall out or the inner one will glue itself to the bottom of the spring.
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