franticvike
XS400 Enthusiast
Got the valves checked. Left side was all right in the middle of spec. Valves for the right cylinder were both way out. Intake was very tight. My feller gauges go down to 0.002 and I couldn't get that in. Spec on that is 0.004 - 0.006. That tight makes me a bit nervous. Exhaust on the other hand was very loose, between 0.009 and 0.010. Spec on that is 0.006-0.008.
Any thoughts on whether that combination (very tight intake and loose exhaust) valves is a likely culprit for the hot running / smoking condition?
Had to run between shops all over the island to try and scrounge shims, but think I got them. Will replace tonight and re-measure.
When I go to put the valve cover back on I've read it's good to put a bit of grease on the gasket. Any particular kind of grease or is general purpose stuff fine?
Any thoughts on whether that combination (very tight intake and loose exhaust) valves is a likely culprit for the hot running / smoking condition?
Had to run between shops all over the island to try and scrounge shims, but think I got them. Will replace tonight and re-measure.
When I go to put the valve cover back on I've read it's good to put a bit of grease on the gasket. Any particular kind of grease or is general purpose stuff fine?