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Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build
Reply #827 - 06/06/23 at 08:38:16

Either 12" or 12.5", I can't remember.

The Studefrankenbaker project just requires more money. I am at a point with that where I can't move forward without spending some cubic dollars.

I think the only thing I am missing for the Savage motor is a base gasket. I can't order that until I get a deck height measurement. My hold up on the tracker was the temperatures were too low around here to paint, but Spring is here and things are warming up nicely. So when I finish painting the cases, I will get the piston installed, put the jug on and take some readings. It's about time for some refresher lessons by going back through all of DBM's posts. Cool

Edit: I have a stock cylinder base gasket on order, along with some other various o-rings I overlooked. I will use the stock base gasket for measuring the deck height.

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'87 LS650h Savage Street Tracker
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Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build
Reply #830 - 06/25/23 at 12:40:18

Engine assembly set to begin. The first step is to get the head assembled so the deck height and valve clearance to the piston can be checked and measured. Only one spring will be used for this, to make it easier to rotate the crank slowly. Once all is checked and measured, and any changes made (if necessary), the second valve springs will be installed.

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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1201 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #831 - 06/25/23 at 18:07:42 New spring seats installed
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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1201 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #832 - 06/25/23 at 18:08:47 Putting the valve seals, valves, and springs in
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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1201 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #833 - 06/25/23 at 18:10:19 Valves ad springs are in.
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 17810 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #834 - 06/26/23 at 03:12:27 Looking good! I don't see the little wire scrubby thingy that inserts in the head to filter out the oil spray in the breather. Don't forget to put that in before the final assembly.
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Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build
Reply #835 - 06/26/23 at 08:32:09

Dave wrote on 06/26/23 at 03:12:27:

Looking good!

I don't see the little wire scrubby thingy that inserts in the head to filter out the oil spray in the breather. Don't forget to put that in before the final assembly.

See the pic in reply #830, top right of the cylinder head - it is sitting on the rag waiting to be installed. This assembly is only for the deck height and valve clearance measurements, and it will be torn back down. All those small details will be addressed on the final assembly.

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Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build
Reply #837 - 06/26/23 at 13:15:30

For the deck/valve clearance measurements I am using the old head gasket, which was apparently smeared pretty heavily with silicone. Everything will be cleaned after tear down before final assembly. You can see the original dirt deposits in the clutch and mag areas, which will be cleaned out as well. Got the modeling clay on the piston, ready for the head to go on.

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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1201 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #838 - 06/26/23 at 13:16:19 All greased up and ready to party!!
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TheSneeze Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 1201 Northern Nevada Gender:	Re: 1987 Savage Street Tracker build Reply #839 - 06/26/23 at 13:17:37 I think this one is going to be a stunner once it's sitting in a silver powder coated frame! Can't wait to put it in it's new home.
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