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  1. RustyTank

    1979 GS850 Brake Calipers

    Glad you got it sorted!
  2. RustyTank

    1979 GS850 Brake Calipers

    No kidding? Steve I didn't realize there were THAT many changes in the 1980 model. Thanks for the history lesson! Sorry Jonesz, didn't mean to hijack your thread. Lets get back to your O ring query. Is there a chance the kit just came with an extra O ring? Sometimes kits come with extra parts.
  3. RustyTank

    Torque Specs for Brake Rotor Bolts?

    I do have the tab strips Grimly, but the Loctite info is great for future reference. I gotta start writin this sh** down :idea:
  4. RustyTank

    Torque Specs for Brake Rotor Bolts?

    Ok, that's it then. Wonderful news. Thanks fellas for helping me confirm that.
  5. RustyTank

    Torque Specs for Brake Rotor Bolts?

    I’m replacing my 1979 GS850 brake rotors with rotors off a GS1100, direct bolt in. Does anyone know what the recommended torque spec is for the rotor bolts? In my manual it just says “tighten bolts securely”, but that seams suspect to me. I’ve over tightened to many bolts in my day to assume...
  6. RustyTank

    1979 GS850 Brake Calipers

    I know that the GS850 went through a bit of a change starting with the 1983 model. Could it be that the calipers are one of those things that changed? :confused:
  7. RustyTank

    Suzuki's History of Racing

    I'm about halfway through segment one. This is a super fun watch. Thanks for sharing Hyabuser.
  8. RustyTank

    Cylinder Head Won't Budge

    Done! Thanks for the guidance Burque73 :D
  9. RustyTank

    Cylinder Head Won't Budge

    Great suggestion. Who makes that happen? Mod? Author?
  10. RustyTank

    Cylinder Head Won't Budge

    Where should I send the check? :wink-new:
  11. RustyTank

    Cylinder Head Won't Budge

    Thanks a lot for that info metalfab. May come in handy in a future build.
  12. RustyTank

    Cylinder Head Won't Budge

    SUCCESS! Thanks everyone for your help, specifically to Tom and Nessism for presenting the method and the encouragement.
  13. RustyTank

    Cylinder Head Won't Budge

    Nessism, you make a good point. I suppose if there?s anyplace to take a wack at it that?s the spot. Ok then, over the next couple days I'll give this a go and report back.
  14. RustyTank

    Cylinder Head Won't Budge

    Yup...I've checked so many times :lol: I got all of em, including the two side bolts, as well as the front one that's often missed.
  15. RustyTank

    Cylinder Head Won't Budge

    Oh yeah, I totally agree Grimly. I'm def planning on replacing them. I was just curious about the process of soaking the diesel/lacquer thinner mix in the cylinders. I guess I was just trying to understand the difference between the two processes metalfab suggested. I'm 95% sure I'm going the...
  16. RustyTank

    Cylinder Head Won't Budge

    I'm in no hurry, I know these things take time. I appreciate the info about the compression, I'm sure I can use that knowledge down the road. I think I'd rather try the soaking technique at this point. Is this an alternative to soaking the entire thing with the same result expected? If so, I...
  17. RustyTank

    Cylinder Head Won't Budge

    It's a fair idea Nessism, but man, it really makes me nervous wackin at it like that :nightmare:
  18. RustyTank

    Cylinder Head Won't Budge

    Got the barrels and head off this morning. They're still stuck together. I've been told by various folks to soak them in diesel to help separate. I'm sure there are other soaking solution options as well. I'm open to suggestions. That topic may be worth another thread though, I don't know.
  19. RustyTank

    Cylinder Head Won't Budge

    Well, the engine is out of the frame at this point so that's not an issue. I wasn't sure if removing the barrels and the head at once was a good idea but, if that's safe to do then I may end up given that a shot if I can't get the head movin. Thanks Big T.
  20. RustyTank

    Cylinder Head Won't Budge

    That's interesting fast. Thanks for the pic.
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