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04 Jun 2013 14:25 #590826
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recently bought a 1979 kz1000 st for $400. rebuilt the carbs, open filters, new plugs, factory sealed battery, and a number of other little improvements. got it running pretty good so took it on a couple rides around town. oil started leaking from the right head gasket. i have new gaskets here but need a little step-by-step how-to on removing the cams and head. im not new to wrenching...but i am new to timing and cams. any help would be appreciated. thank you.
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04 Jun 2013 14:31 #590828
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Before you go any further clean the area around the leak very well then check to make sure the leak isn't from the tachometer drive connection. This is a very common problem that can be very easily fixed, and it is often mistakenly diagnosed as a head gasket leak. Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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04 Jun 2013 16:35 #590841
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oh nice. that would make this so much easier...thanks.
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