Cams tomorrow...fingers crossed!!!
PS... I have a like new cam chain as well should your be out of specs.
PS... I have a like new cam chain as well should your be out of specs.
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De-stinking Penelope
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I haven't yet found the spec's for the cam chain. But I guarantee it's still in good shape by the way the tensioner responded.
The crank after I washed it up and wiped it down with oil.
The crank after I washed it up and wiped it down with oil.
I've committed to buying both of these item off of Ebay. Just waiting for a grand total.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/27082945358...82&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/28075048891...13&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT&vxp=mtr
I figured for the money, it would be easier to clean the new one and sell the old set to recoup some of the costs.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/27082945358...82&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/28075048891...13&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT&vxp=mtr
I figured for the money, it would be easier to clean the new one and sell the old set to recoup some of the costs.
Randy may want the old stuff...I can ask him if you would like. Jugs and pistons right?
Yes, just the jugs and pistons.
That's a nice head for the money don't you think?
That's a nice head for the money don't you think?
Long as theres no damage that cant be seen in the pics. Whats wrong with the existing ones?? Cracked or something??
Nothing wrong with the old ones at all, at least nothing a little white sugar sand can't take care of.
Just wanted the new ones because they were nice, clean and dirt cheep. If He would have had the head for sale and in similar condition, more than likely I would have bought it as well.
Me like Fuel resistant pieces...
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Plus, a new wrist pin with shipping would have been almost as much as those four pistons cost.
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Get 2 bottle of MR Clean and a tub big enough to submerge the head and jugs ( seperately of course ). Put the 2 bottles of MR Clean in and add the part. Fill with water till covered and let them sit a day or two. The gunk will almost melt off and just some little scrubbing here and there with a tooth brush will get the knooks and crannies. Rinse with the hose ( or power washer / car wash even better ) and blow dry with the air hose. Ready for the hone and some bead blasting at that point. Suzuki also makes an engine degreaser that kicks Gunk engine cleaner square in the groin!!!
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That Crank looks sexy...
Yeah it do look perty!
And the camshafts that 'just' arrived in the mail, I suspect will look as good as the crank.
And the camshafts that 'just' arrived in the mail, I suspect will look as good as the crank.
I am relieved to see this posty!!!!!!!
I was hoping you would see this post.
I'll have to post pictures of them when I get home late this evening. They look even nicer than the crankshaft did!
Pictures...
I'll have to post pictures of them when I get home late this evening. They look even nicer than the crankshaft did!
Pictures...
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I told ya on the phone this stuff was as good as youll probably find short of out of the box new..glad to be of service.
AHHHHH....Theres a speck of dust on lobe 1 of the exhaust cam...unaccceptable!!!
I know, I know, I should have wiped it off before taking the picture.
Next time I'll make sure I do!
Next time I'll make sure I do!
I am just so happy they made it unharmed and they are making the old girl whole again. Shes been beaten like no other and deserved better...now shes getting it!!!!!
Just wait until you see what I've concocted to keep the blasting media out of the lower engine case. If I get time this weekend to finish it, I'll post pictures.
I can only imagine..LOL
INTAKE::
1) 1.4225 36.14mm
2) 1.419 36.04mm
3) 1.426 36.22mm
4) 1.425 36.19mm
EXHAUST::
1) 1.4075 35.75mm
2) 1.4075 35.75mm
3) 1.406 35.71mm
4) 1.406 35.71mm
Very hard to get exact measurements with dial calipers. Still close enough for this purpose.
keep in mind .01 mm is .000394"
or .001" is .0254mm
Yeah thats the BIITCH of the digitals..as you ever so slightly roll the cams the numbers click by so fast its hard to get a perfect sweet spot to get readings. Thats why in the PM I said i was gonna look for a set of dual read mechanicals..I tend to have much more faith in them than the digitals. Now you know 100% for sure the crank and upper half is of good quality..piece of mind is priceless.
