Rebuilding 79 GS 850

[427cobra]

Hey Everyone!

I am in the process of rebuilding the top end of my 79' GS 850.

Ive rebuilt many snowomobile engines in the past. But this is my first attempt at motorcycle engine. So far this site has been GREAT!

I made the mistake of using a magnet when removing the valve shims... So Ill have to see if they attract any metal shavings...


I would like to remove the valves to give them a good cleaning as well. Any tricks to removing these?

So far I have spent A LOT of time cleaning 40 years of road grime off the engine. I forgot how much fun it is removing gasket residue! Spent hours of scrubbing and scraping.... Went through one can of gasket remover plus a few cans of carb cleaner...ha

I am just looking for some tips when rebuilding this thing. I have the Clymer manual. (but can be a little confusing).

[427cobra]

Well here it is...

FINALLY all done. Got it all dialed in and everything working correctly!

This site saved this GS850! Thanks for all the help!!

[427cobra]

one more pic...

[Mop Bucket]

Really nice, looks fantastic! Do you have a before picture?

[SqDancerLynn1]

Very nice, wish mine looked that good !!!
But it runs very good...

[427cobra]

Here is what it looked like when i picked it up!!

[kochic]

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Nice work, enjoy mthe riding.
marc

[gssuzukixxx]

Cobra,

I am doing the same thing to my '79 GS850...how did you get the gasket residue off the head mating surface. Did you use some kind of gasket remover spray? I would rather clean it chemically rather than scraping with something sharp.

Brian

[427cobra]

I used a stainless steel wire brush along with gasket remover. I also used a razor blade, carb cleaner, wd 40...etc

It look awhile but i got it all

Thanks Guys!