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  • Triton
    • Mar 2026

    #1

    Where Does This Part Go?

    In middle of engine rebuild....can't remember where this part goes.
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  • hillsy
    Forum Sage
    • May 2008
    • 1469
    • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    #2
    They way it's deteriorated, I'd say the bin.
    Current:
    Z1300A5 Locomotive (swapped my Intruder for it), GS450 Cafe Project (might never finish it....), XT500 Commuter (I know - it's a Yamaha :eek:)

    Past:
    VL1500 Intruder (swapped for Z1300), ZX9R Streetfighter (lets face it - too fast....), 1984 GSX750EF, 1984 GSX1100EF (AKA GS1150)
    And a bunch of other crap Yamahas....

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    • chuck hahn
      Forum LongTimer
      Past Site Supporter
      • May 2009
      • 25951
      • Norman, Oklahoma

      #3
      Thats a seal for around one of the wires coming from either the ignition or stator side. Look at a schematic for your bikes electrical to see where it goes. Try Partsoutlaw or Alpha Sports for the fiches.
      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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      • chuck hahn
        Forum LongTimer
        Past Site Supporter
        • May 2009
        • 25951
        • Norman, Oklahoma

        #4
        maybe at the rear or the starter well too.
        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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        • Steve
          GS Whisperer
          • Jun 2005
          • 35927
          • southwest oHIo

          #5
          No size reference.

          No bike reference.

          Really hard to say.

          Please, either mention your bike in EVERY post or just generate a quick signature that does it for you.

          And, while you are at it, update your profile to show your location. One of us might be close enough to help.

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          • Guest

            #6
            Yes that goes in the slot at the back of the starter, your oil pressure wire goes thru the hole at the top.

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            • Triton

              #7
              Originally posted by hillsy
              They way it's deteriorated, I'd say the bin.
              Agreed, but part is no longer available.

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              • Triton

                #8
                Chuck & Azr: Thanks. With your help.....Found it on the parts diagram. Item 38. No Longer Available.

                http://www.partsfish.com/oemparts/a/...e1ec/crankcase

                Steve: Good point. With update info.

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                • Guest

                  #9
                  The part's not vital, you could easily use the one you have. Heck you can't even see it when it's on the bike.

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                  • chuck hahn
                    Forum LongTimer
                    Past Site Supporter
                    • May 2009
                    • 25951
                    • Norman, Oklahoma

                    #10
                    Load the groove with black RTV and add some across the top just slightly higher than the rim and place the lid on. Sealed good enough at that point.
                    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                    • Guest

                      #11
                      Originally posted by chuck hahn
                      Load the groove with black RTV and add some across the top just slightly higher than the rim and place the lid on. Sealed good enough at that point.
                      Why the heck wouldn't he use the part he has?? it's not in that bad of shape and it's not like that hole has to be water tight or anything like that.......RTV silicone????

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                      • bwringer
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                        • 17072
                        • Indianapolis

                        #12
                        Egads... the picture made that thing look the size of a five pound canned ham.
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                        • chuck hahn
                          Forum LongTimer
                          Past Site Supporter
                          • May 2009
                          • 25951
                          • Norman, Oklahoma

                          #13
                          Yes..as in the groove in the rubber part to effect a better seal. Its there to seal against road slop and dirt getting past it and it IS IMPORTANT!!! And old rubber shrinks and the original seal is now broken..so a little RTV in the groove in the plugs edge before reinserting it makes very good sense and takes up gaps from the part being looser now.

                          Why would you think I meant throw the plug away and RTV the space shut???? Thats not what i meant at all!!!
                          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                          • Nessism
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                            • Mar 2006
                            • 35808
                            • Torrance, CA

                            #14
                            I could use a new one for my bike too. If anyone finds a dealer with some please send me a PM.
                            Ed

                            To measure is to know.

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                            • Guest

                              #15
                              Originally posted by chuck hahn
                              Yes..as in the groove in the rubber part to effect a better seal. Its there to seal against road slop and dirt getting past it and it IS IMPORTANT!!! And old rubber shrinks and the original seal is now broken..so a little RTV in the groove in the plugs edge before reinserting it makes very good sense and takes up gaps from the part being looser now.

                              Why would you think I meant throw the plug away and RTV the space shut???? Thats not what i meant at all!!!
                              Why would you bother using RTV though??? the old rubber plug would seal more than fine enough, hell on some bike I've never even bothered with the plug. You know there's a drain hole down below the starter as well in case any water ever got in there, just sayin'

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