The "Turd" is down and out(head gaskets & other stuff)

[AApple]

:hihihi: :ahem:

There's TROUBLE in Turdville! :Awe: :head bang: :sensored:

So...I tear into the other head today, and noticed the dadburn valve seals are loose on the stems. The seals on the other head were fine, but these are deformed. WTF?!? So, I go ahead and finish cleaning the head, and lap the valves. I'll hafta get new seals, and do both heads. BTW....for those that might be interested, the same valve seals are used on some Acura cars, Honda Civics, and Qualudes. 1.3, 1.5, 1.8 engines, mid '80s('81-'83 or so). Local parts houses list them, so Imma gunna get them from there...for waaaaay less than ebay, or any of the cycle parts places($1.98 each at O'reilly's, or a full set of 8 for $15.12).

GL110042

• AApple
• Dec 13, 2015

Valves lapped

Moving on, I decided to pop a bowl off one of the carbs and see how it looks. Apparently, someone thought using sillycone on the rubber gaskets would be a good idea... oh2: Bowl was pretty dang clean tho, but now I hafta put new gaskets/o-rings on them, so I have 4 o-ring style seals ordered.

GL110041

• AApple
• Dec 13, 2015

Sillycone sealer on carb bowl gasket

Got a gasket made for the water outlet on the trans cover. I have a roll of gasket material here, so I just banged one out for it. I have all of the o-ring seals I need for the trans cover, water pump & outlet, cross-over tubes, etc., so I'm good there. Too rainy & cold today to get the engine outside and cleaned up, tho.

 

[Ansimp]

Good progress Joel :good:

 

[AApple]

My balls(All Balls steering head bearing set), shift shaft seal, and rear drive hub arrived yesterday. Drive hub looks brand spankin NEW....absolutely NO wear on the splines. Quite a big difference from my original, worn out drive hub, for sure!
Still waiting on the carb gaskets/o-rings, and valve seals. None of the parts places have the valve seals in stock, but all can get them in a couple of days....just gotta decide which place to order them from. opcorn:

 

[slabghost]

If they must be ordered you may get your best price through RockAuto.com

 

[AApple]

Oreilly's will have them to me tomorrow. Just dint have them at the store, but do have them at the warehouse. $16 & change for all 8 seals. :BigGrin:

 

[slabghost]

Sweet! Glad things are moving right along.

 

[Omega Man]

Have your new unmounted tires failed yet? :hihihi:

~O~

 

[Steve83]

Omega Man » Tue Dec 15, 2015 9:20 pm[/url]":3ptapdq7]
Have your new unmounted tires failed yet? :hihihi:

~O~

Motorcycle Tires-A

• Steve83
• Dec 15, 2015

 

[Omega Man]

I had some drinks last night.... Sorry Joel.

~O~

 

[AApple]

:sensored: :cheeky:

:smilie_happy: :salute:

Just cleaning some of the parts today. May not be able to do much this weekend. The shop I'm going to be working for after the first of the year wants me to come by and make sure the building room they are building for me will work for me. Isn't that sweet of them? :yes:

 

[Steve83]

It's nice to be loved! Or at least wanted...

 

[slabghost]

AApple » Wed Dec 16, 2015 1:35 pm[/url]":2hzo32hx]
:sensored: :cheeky:

:smilie_happy: :salute:

Just cleaning some of the parts today. May not be able to do much this weekend. The shop I'm going to be working for after the first of the year wants me to come by and make sure the building room they are building for me will work for me. Isn't that sweet of them? :yes:

What are they gonna do if you tell them it's facing the wrong direction? :headscratch:

 

[Ansimp]

:smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy:

 

[AApple]

slabghost » Wed Dec 16, 2015 7:56 pm[/url]":1ce7mhxi]
What are they gonna do if you tell them it's facing the wrong direction? :headscratch:

Well...as long as it's big enuff for all my crap, room to work in, and has heat-A/C, I ain't real particular aboot which way I face. :nea: Don't even need a winder to look out of. The building itself is situated with the bay doors facing N-S, so no issues with bright sun in the mernins or evenins. :yes:

Here's a good shot of the "new" rear drive hub I got....ain't it purdy?! :yahoo:

"New" rear drive hub

• AApple
• Dec 17, 2015

Nice splines!

Still waiting for Oreillys to deliver my dang valve seals....guess I needs to give them a holler and see what the hold-up is. Afaik, I now have everything I need, parts wise to get this turd back together, with the exception of fluids(oil,antifreeze, and paints)....and the valve seals.

 

[slabghost]

Looks real nice. What about the drive splines? Are they as nice as the hub? Looking forward to seeing this go back together.

 

[Omega Man]

AApple » Thu Dec 17, 2015 11:12 am[/url]":2h0lblkz]
Still waiting for Oreillys to deliver my dang valve seals....guess I needs to give them a holler and see what the hold-up is.

Yer hold up is the fakt it's only 8 days until X-mas. :read:

~O~

 

[AApple]

Splines on the diff are fine...no wear there. :yes:

I called Oreillys, and the seals were there...just getting ready to send them out. Got them about 3pm. :yahoo:
Fel-Pro # SS 72546, if anyone is curious. 4 intake, and 4 exhaust seals, $18.69 tax, title, license. :hi:

 

[Omega Man]

AApple » Thu Dec 17, 2015 8:15 pm[/url]":1qnh1ceu]
I called Oreillys, and the seals were there...just getting ready to send them out. Got them about 3pm. :yahoo:
Fel-Pro # SS 72546, if anyone is curious. 4 intake, and 4 exhaust seals, $18.69 tax, title, license. :hi:

I can't wait till a member asks about valve seals for his 1100 and I get to recommend he find the "Turd thread." :smilie_happy:

~O~

 

[Ansimp]

Omega Man » Fri Dec 18, 2015 2:00 pm[/url]":2wixwjgz]

AApple » Thu Dec 17, 2015 8:15 pm[/url]":2wixwjgz]
I called Oreillys, and the seals were there...just getting ready to send them out. Got them about 3pm. :yahoo:
Fel-Pro # SS 72546, if anyone is curious. 4 intake, and 4 exhaust seals, $18.69 tax, title, license. :hi:

I can't wait till a member asks about valve seals for his 1100 and I get to recommend he find the "Turd thread." :smilie_happy:

~O~

:smilie_happy: :smilie_happy:

 

[AApple]

:cheeky: :cheeky: :whip:

Youse guys....yeeesh...
:hihihi: