blackhat250 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Wow, that looks great AND expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted July 29, 2015 Author Moderator Share Posted July 29, 2015 Just done my cam cover in VHT crinkle finish looks the dogs B 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted July 30, 2015 Author Moderator Share Posted July 30, 2015 picked up the r6 shock from Kais today. looks a nice job and he's put a 100nm/mm spring in. they said they'll set it up for me and will also redo the valving if its not enough. anyway here's the shock the chain rubbed on the gas reservoir so i had to do a bit of grinding. was a bit scary, but i took the plastic cap off and there's loads of room in there so its all done now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted August 1, 2015 Author Moderator Share Posted August 1, 2015 well its more or less done, engine turns over and electrics seem to work. couldn't really do that much today as it persisted it down. So next job is to prime the engine, run a temp fuel line and fire her up/balance the carbs need to relocate the horn and do a bit of snagging and then tax her and MOT is due end August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lallasro Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 drewpy, what you use to paint the engine and all those stuffs that get hot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted August 2, 2015 Author Moderator Share Posted August 2, 2015 drewpy, what you use to paint the engine and all those stuffs that get hot?its called VHT (very high temperature) Paint the crinkle finish paint is from Frost £10 and I recommend PJ1 off ebay, its expensive but is the best finish out of all the paints and doesn't need a primer. bake it afterwards (or run engine) to cure it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted August 2, 2015 Author Moderator Share Posted August 2, 2015 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 How's it going Drew, have you got her mot'd yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted August 12, 2015 Moderator Share Posted August 12, 2015 PICTURES, PICTURES,PICTURES!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted August 12, 2015 Author Moderator Share Posted August 12, 2015 having the carbs pro cleaned, they must have had residue in storage so picking up friday and try again! Pics to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 How's it going Drew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted August 18, 2015 Author Moderator Share Posted August 18, 2015 How's it going Drew? its not! got some running issues; Starts quickly with no choke and then picks up all the cylinders but have to use 1/4 throttle to do thishigh RPM when warmedwon't rev over 6k and makes a funny noise if I push the issue spark plugs suggest rich mix before carbs rebuilt, no air leaks I'm just wondering if the skimming has affected the running ie too high compression or I've mistakenly didn't do the valve timing correctly (checked and double checked through during install) anyone comes across this or give me some pointers please? had the carbs just rebuilt and setup by NRP so no issues there. compression check next and probably recheck valve timing and gaps might have to go on the tracker, which is running great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 You've still got time, wish I could be more help but you know a hell of alot more than I do when it comes to this sort of thing, I'm shure you'll work it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted August 19, 2015 Author Moderator Share Posted August 19, 2015 I'm thinking TCI now, got 2 spares to try and I'll double check cams etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted August 19, 2015 Moderator Share Posted August 19, 2015 Is it not worth a performance ig unit with all the other work done?Seems a pretty common failure, the fact you have 2 spares speaks volumes. I have to agree, with the carbs deemed as spot on then ig would give the black plugs firing way too early or late giving a bad sooty burn. Or even worse some firing early others late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted August 19, 2015 Author Moderator Share Posted August 19, 2015 Is it not worth a performance ig unit with all the other work done? Seems a pretty common failure, the fact you have 2 spares speaks volumes. I have to agree, with the carbs deemed as spot on then ig would give the black plugs firing way too early or late giving a bad sooty burn. Or even worse some firing early others late. one was for the issue I was having last year and the second coz it was only £10. pissing down tonight so couldn't do anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I finally found a nos cdi for mine on ebay for the price of a secondhand one, good things come to those who wait! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted August 20, 2015 Author Moderator Share Posted August 20, 2015 well I've finally sussed it. As usual it was a few things; 1) the exhaust cam was 1 tooth out2) A few valve gaps were out of specs (poss due to the head bedding down)3) re torqued the head down and it took another 1/2 turn to get the necessary torque thanks for your input fellas! it revs out and so much better the engine is a '91 xj600 in an Fz600 chassis. well I've finally sussed it. As usual it was a few things; 1) the exhaust cam was 1 tooth out 2) A few valve gaps were out of specs (poss due to the head bedding down) 3) re torqued the head down and it took another 1/2 turn to get the necessary torque thanks for your input fellas! the engine is a '91 xj600 in an Fz600 chassis. well I've finally sussed it. As usual it was a few things; 1) the exhaust cam was 1 tooth out 2) A few valve gaps were out of specs (poss due to the head bedding down) 3) re torqued the head down and it took another 1/2 turn to get the necessary torque thanks for your input fellas! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Well done Drew I knew you'd sort it Edited August 20, 2015 by Tommy xs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vayduh Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 So good he told us twice. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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