Subject: RE: Engine Removal
Author: Greg Bender
Date: Nov 11, 2004, 12:04 PM
Post ID: 1717868357
Hi Ted,
Not to answer for Mark (and please correct me if I mis-speak, Mark),
but...
Generally it's a good idea to JB Weld the cam plug because some of them
have tendency to leak. I suppose one could actually come out, but I've
not heard of that...especially given that the forces from the helically
cut cam shaft timing gear move the cam in the opposite direction. Having
said this, I've not JB welded mine.
As for paper gaskets, given the effort you've gone to get everything
apart and put back together, I would definitely put in new paper
gaskets. There is nothing particularly excitely about the Guzzi paper
gaskets that seperate them from paper gaskets you can make yourself.
Guzzi one's are just already cut out. If you are planning to address
other gaskets in the future, you might as well purchase the whole gasket
kit, as I believe you save a few dollars that way.
As for the religious issue of whether or not to use some type of gasket
sealer on the gasket, I'll leave that decision up to you.
Edward Walton wrote:
Mark I forget why you have to JB Weld the cam Plug ? And how inportant is the rear seal carrier paper gasket for leaking. Do not have one can i make it or should I wait and buy it? Thanks TED From: "Mark Etheridge@Moto Guzzi Classics" <Guzzi-@aol.com> Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Re: Engine Removal Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 23:58:47 EST Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you serious about buying a NEW car or truck soon? Research before stepping on the car lot and save THOUSANDS! Get NO OBLIGATION price quotes from car dealers in your area. http://click.topica.com/caacOlPb1dfltb6PLDGa/LeadClick ------------------------------------------------------------------- I leave the motor in,with front engine bolt in place,remove batt tray,swing arm,pull tranny,piece of cake,1st time it took all day,now i do the complete r and r in 3 hrs,takes a couple more to change rear bearing gasket,jb weld cam plug,change rear seal,Mark Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Amazing Diet Patch The fastest - Easiest way to lose weight! Try it now FREE! http://click.topica.com/caacOlIb1dfltb6PLDGf/MyDietPatches ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Regards,
Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
2000 Quota
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