Double check me

[Lunchbox88]

I have the top end of my '79 GS850 apart to do a re-ring, valve train inspection ,hopefully fix a small base gasket leak and install a dyna-s ignition. I have everything apart and clean and ready for the rebuild but I want to double check some things so I dont screw things up.

I have an OEM Suzuki base gasket, egg shaped o-rings, pistons rings and pins. The rest of the gaskets are vesrah and I also will be installing the SS bolt kit while I have the engine out.

My questions are as follows:
-Should I use some type of sealant on the base gasket? Some people have told me use a product like hondabond, or permatex copper spray, and some say put it on dry. What would yield the best results.

-Should I use assembly lube on the piston pins and cam journals or just oil them?

-Since I am going to be installing the dyna-s and new 3ohm green coils, do I need suppression wires or go the copper core route?

-Anything else I need to be aware of when putting this thing back together?

Thanks for the help.

[Guest]

Oil the piston pins
A trick/ When installing the piston pin clips squeeze them and put them in the bore at a ninety degree angle and then just turn them into the groove.
Save you time looking for "Bing!"
I use Dynatek suppressed wires. As a matter of fact I have two extra sets.
I lightly coat the base and head gasket with Gaskacinch. Alot of folks will tell you not to.

[Nessism]

Oil on the pins and cam parts is fine.

No goop on base gasket.

Make sure to get an OE cam chain tunnel (square) O-ring if your head gasket calls for one.

Hone the cylinder with a bottle brush hone before installing new rings

Use new valve stem seals

Suppressor wires with rubber plug caps OR copper core wires w/resistor plug caps - you choose

Good luck!

[Lunchbox88]

Thanks for the response guys. I do already have new valve seals to install as well as a new cam chain tunnel o-ring. Just finished honing the cylinders last night, and everything is looking pretty good. Im assuming I can just work those old valve seals out with pliers, are there any tricks to popping these old ones out?

[MisterCinders]

Thanks for the response guys. I do already have new valve seals to install as well as a new cam chain tunnel o-ring. Just finished honing the cylinders last night, and everything is looking pretty good. Im assuming I can just work those old valve seals out with pliers, are there any tricks to popping these old ones out?

They pull straight out with needle-nose pliers and some brute strength. Cursing helps too.

I think there are better tools for pulling them, like pliers with hooked ends that provide a better grip.

Otherwise, yank hard.