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After a month of riding, (and an unfortunate learning experience,) I garaged my beloved Z1 against the cold Maine winter.
Next spring wanting to repair my learning experience, and fix a 30 mile per tank carb leak, I hooked up with a friend who rode a 79 KZ900. He suggested a Pingle petcock, and sold me a rebuilt carb, and 4 into 1. After fixing some wiring issues, relating to the learning experience, he suggested having a mechanic open up the motor, because of a valve tick.
3 weeks later, the mechanic told me the engine was toast. I was so heart broken, I couldn't tell you exactly what was wrong. And if I was to be honest, I'm not really a gearhead. Fortunately, my friend with the 79 KZ, had a 77 KZ1000 he was parting out, that ran, and he gave it to me. He said that the 1000 should slip into a 75 Z1. (For the record, it doesn't.)
So my current ride is a 77 KZ1000 with a 75 Z1 body. I'm working on getting it back from the shop, to repair a valve cover leak, and work out throttle and idle issues.
I know that I will have many questions. Thanks in advance.
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1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE
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...wanting to...fix a 30 mile per tank carb leak...valve tick...mechanic told me the engine was toast...I couldn't tell you exactly what was wrong....
Carb leak might have resulted in fuel intrusion into crankcase which ruined the oil and toasted the engine. :pinch:
Such fuel intrusion into crankcase typically results from malfunctioning float valve accompanied by obstructed overflow circuit (or carb without overflow circuit).
Properly functioning petcock is not the "cure" because fuel intrusion can happen while motoring along.
Good Luck!
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...A valve tick shouldn't be a toast motor...Russ
True. However valve tick may be symptom of oil contaminated (thinned) by fuel intrusion into crankcase. Insufficient lubrication of cam area.
Good Luck!
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Russ Jackson wrote:
...A valve tick shouldn't be a toast motor...Russ
True. However valve tick may be symptom of oil contaminated (thinned) by fuel intrusion into crankcase. Insufficient lubrication of cam area.
Good Luck!
Alot of this seems like it doesnt add up. I am interrested in how this turns out. What is that original exhaust worth? And whenever someone offers different carbs that isnt a good sign. A guy tried that trick on mine. The old those carbs are wrong trick and I can replace them with these. Why sell him re-built carbs instead of re-building the existing?...Russ
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The 4 into 4s were shot. Rusted out, and in need of baffles. Although a small amount of money changed hands between my friend and I, it was essentially a trade. 77, for the 75, and I take any parts from the 75 I needed.
I'm happy with my setup, though. The 77 frame is better, and I like the 75 body.
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You can trust me 'cause I never make misteaks. :lol:
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