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steelwolf

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Time to git'r done
09/02/06 at 14:02:16

As bad as I hate it I am going to have to pull the head and fix that d@mn leak. It is getting worse by the mile I think. After looking over the walk-thru that Greg put on here I know it's within my abilities and how long it will take but I still have a few questions.

1. What other parts or gaskets will I need to do this other than the plug it's self?

2. With over 7k mi. on the clock should I do the cam chain work at the same time being that I'm going to have the head off anyhow?

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Re: Time to git'r done
Reply #1 - 09/03/06 at 05:38:42

steelwolf wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:

1. What other parts or gaskets will I need to do this other than the plug it's self?

2. With over 7k mi. on the clock should I do the cam chain work at the same time being that I'm going to have the head off anyhow?

1. The sealant off-course and I would repace the rubberlined washers ( 7off).

2. No. IMO . Do this after another 7K mi.

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Re: Time to git'r done
Reply #2 - 09/03/06 at 11:49:14

When you order the cap/plug try and get the newer replacement one. I say try, because I ordered a current year plug and got the old style one shipped instead.
For sealant, I used Permatex Ultra Copper with excellent success.
I think most owners are getting in the range of 20,000 miles before the cam chain and tensioners require attention.
BTW I miked my old leaky plug and the new one and found 1mm difference. It doesn't take much considering it is a compression fit.

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Re: Time to git'r done
Reply #3 - 09/03/06 at 12:22:02

Ok, so nix the cam chain work for now. So all the parts I need to buy are the plug/cap, permatex, and some (7) new rubberlined washers. No gaskets or O-rings, or anything? I have a new crush gasket for the header pipe connection already. I bought it 2 or 3 days before noticing the leak so I put off putting it on till the leak was fixed. Man why couldn't the leak wait till cold weather. Angry

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steelwolf Serious Thumper Offline "I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride." Posts: 847 Trinity, NC Gender:	Re: Time to git'r done Reply #4 - 09/04/06 at 19:32:07 Well I ordered the parts from Ron Ayers today. The plug/cap and 7 rubber washer/gaskets. And now we wait.................
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Jim_R Ex Member	Re: Time to git'r done Reply #5 - 09/05/06 at 18:16:11 My chain went out at like 6 k. I would at least check it for specs since the head is off. Heck I would replace it if I had the money just so I know it wouldnt be an issue in the future. But that is based on the fact mine blew up and bent the valves.
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steelwolf Serious Thumper Offline "I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride." Posts: 847 Trinity, NC Gender:	Re: Time to git'r done Reply #6 - 09/05/06 at 18:21:51 Good idea. I'll check it while I'm there. Thanks Jim.
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