Yazman wrote on 09/30/22 at 07:42:29:I have two questions:
1) What else do I need as far as gaskets/washers/o-rings? I've read all the threads I could, but I can't find a clear consensus.
Ones I know I'll need: cylinder base gasket, head gasket, Suzukibond for valve cover and clutch side cover
I would use a clutch cover gasket
Quote:Ones I'm not sure if I'll need: cylinder to head o-ring, valve adjustment cover o-rings, head cover screw sealing washers, cylinder stud copper washers, exhaust gasket. More importantly, I can't even find half these on the microfiche.
Yes to the cylinder head/valve cover o-ring, look for it in the cylinder head page. You might get these just to be sure you don't have a problem, but I've only had an issue with sealing washer once, but they're cheap. Used ones make great lock washers too.
Quote:2) Anything else I need, or should watch out for?
I know I'll have to modify my stock throttle cable at both ends to fit the PWK38, I'm gonna order extra cylinder head bolts for when I snap one, I have a Verslavey cam chain adjuster to put on, and I have a HoboFreight torque wrench. I also have molylube for the lobes and a feeler gauge for ring gap and valve clearance. I think I need a dingleball hone? What size? Piston break up in essentially just keeping up varying RPMs?
I'm reading the service manual and the relevant threads like I'm studying to get into Harvard. Despite this, I'll still likely screw something up!
Some oil on the bolts will keep them from corroding, but note that lubricated threads need less torque to tighten down. which is probably some people torque them off.