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On the subject of engine work
delphipro5:
I just today got my windowed wiseco piston in From JFAB. Long awaited, but worth it! Nice looking piece. And it got me thinking about the engine build I am about to undertake. Which I have not been focusing on as of late because I have been working on the other odds and ends of the build. (reference: Monument to the 2-stroke - to see build). So I am now thinking of all that is to be done and it is A LOT. I am not too sure how much of this I am really going to be able to do myself. I want my crank balanced by someone who REALLY KNOWS THESE THINGS, and I want to replace all bearings and seals in the whole thing if possible, my rod checked to make sure It is useable, all other components checked for service limit (kips valves ect.,ect.) and replaced if necessary, want the kips bolt mod put in. the windowed piston came with rings that are NOT to be used with chrome plated cylinders, what type of plating is on these cylinders? Will I have to hone or deglaze this cylinder? Or drill lubrication holes on the side of this piston?? Jeez even the install instructions that came with the piston are too much for me! I NEED SOME DIRECTION!
Also, I need to find a good engine guy around my area that I can truly trust to handle doing all this for me, unfortunately, I have not yet found one though I really haven?t been looking too hard lately either. But I was hopeing to be able to do the final assembly of it myself, what type of assembly lube should you use and how do you keep from wrecking the whole thing the first time you try and start it? I would just hate to spend all this $$ on an engine rebuild and blow it up the first time out that?s all. :oops:
And what about the ignition? Should I be looking for a new aftermarket one or should I use the one I got? How do I know it?s good? I think I should get a new coil at least I?m sure they weaken over time right?
To Do:
Engine: Complete engine rebuild
Bottom end rebuild
Crank balancing
Weichman treatment(compression release)+ ?Basic: Mill, polish dome and recut squish band?
Kips bolt mod.
Barnett clutch kit
Flywheel weight
Reed spacer
v-force2 reed kit
CPW 39.5 PWK CARB.
Wiesco piston-windowed
new coil
Lemme know what ya?ll think
Motorrad:
Why doubble base gasket and thick head gasket?
Planning a zero deck motor? Who is going to cut your cylinder?
Make sure you debur and taper the edges of the port window.. Mine came from Jerry sharp....
These rings are fine in nikasil. Differant than chrome bore
kaw rider:
I would check your ignition stator spec, 9 out of 10 are out of spec.
I would do a full rebuild on crankshaft.
Check your intake bridges for cracks
Check for worn crankcase main journal wear.
If you are going to stack base gasket you will lose exhaust port timing.
Rd:
--- Quote ---I would check your ignition stator spec, 9 out of 10 are out of spec.
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Kawrider
Other than resistance check and a visual inspection, is there another test for the integrity of the stator?
My stator ohmed out in specs and came from a running motor.
Thanks Roger
DoldGuy:
--- Quote from: Rd on February 10, 2011, 12:20:45 AM ---
--- Quote ---I would check your ignition stator spec, 9 out of 10 are out of spec.
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Kawrider
Other than resistance check and a visual inspection, is there another test for the integrity of the stator?
My stator ohmed out in specs and came from a running motor.
Thanks Roger
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Roger,
If your Stator measures within Specs, yours is the One out of Ten.
DoldGuy
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