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'How To' JL pipe mod

Started by SUPERTUNE, November 16, 2019, 12:10:49 AM

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pdxjim

Quote from: SUPERTUNE on February 24, 2020, 10:57:30 AM
Quote from: pdxjim on February 22, 2020, 06:03:46 PM
Why not just replace the studs with allen cap head bolts?
Jim,
All aircooled  RD350's and 400's have the top exhaust studs in the cylinders go into a open backside threaded hole and most don't come out from rust and corrosion. So the chances of the studs coming out and leaving good threads is really slim.
I have to drill them out 90% of the time.
If I do get them out...I'll use the new shorter studs.
C

Thx for that Chuck.  Been awhile since I messed with aircooled RD cyls.  Last few bikes I've done, TDR, KH400, and LC I've had more trouble keeping the studs in than getting them out.
Wasting time on 2T forums since the dawn of the internet. '89 TDR250, '13 300xcw, '19 690smcr, '56 Porsche 356A

RDFL

Great work, I knew spacing was different from having to slot flanges sometimes but did not know was that much.

RDFL

Quote from: Hawaii-Mike on February 22, 2020, 05:32:35 PM
The socket nuts were delivered today - two days after I ordered them..
Are you in Hawaii if so that's impressive.

Hawaii-Mike

Yes I'm in Honolulu and I was shocked!  Priority should only take 2-3 days however vendors seem to be allergic to mailing things here.

rd400greenhorn

Chuck
This setup does not use an o ring?
Only the base gasket?


SUPERTUNE

I did use a ring gasket on the base with Ultra gray gasket maker and no o-ring just glue into the spigot with the same Ultra gray gasket maker.
Chuck
RD machine work, boring, porting, cranks and engine building.


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Clearwater, FL. 33765
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