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High mileage??

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Deesel

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Im getting ready to install a GS1000G engine which has 34,000 miles. I havent heard it run at all, suppositly it has good compression. I can tell it has been run recently.
Is there anything I should check out before I put it in my bike?
The general appearance is good. It was relatively clean and doesnt appear to have any dripping leaks. It has the typical gasket "wicking" of oil but not even as bad as my current engine.
It doesnt look like the engine has ever been apart. I know 34000 miles is not too many miles but its more than I wanted.
What issues could I look for before installing this engine? Im not going to disassemble before it goes in because I was told it "good running".
Thanks
ECR
 
I would brace the engine and hook a battery up to starter and do a compression check before installing.
 
chef1366 said:
I would brace the engine and hook a battery up to starter and do a compression check before installing.
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Yep, no sense in installing a motor that needs rings or something.
 
You can do a rudimentary check of the big-end bearings by using a dowel or pencil thru the spark-plug hole. Rotate the engine until the piston is just past TDC, then push down on it with the dowel. Any noticable movement is suspect. You can check the mains by removing the oil pan and checking for lateral and vertical movement. However, if you turn the engine over to test compression, you would probably hear bad engine bearings.
 
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