top end reassembly

[ddwilson1]

I am putting the motor back to gather with new top end. Is there supposed to be a gasket between the reed cage and intake boot?
Doug

 

[JonS]

I am putting the motor back to gather with new top end. Is there supposed to be a gasket between the reed cage and intake boot?
Doug

i don't think there is supposed to be one there, but i can't ever get my boots to seal without it or some sort of gasket maker.

 

[ddwilson1]

that was what I thought I would do, trying to get things back together for next weekend.

 

[Quadrider10]

nope. no gasket. bu therer is one between the head and cage.

 

[Blaner]

there is a rubber o ring style seal on the inake boot side that is supposed to seal but it never does. use some RTV silicone etc and bolt it up

 

[Blaaster]

there is a rubber o ring style seal on the inake boot side that is supposed to seal but it never does. use some RTV silicone etc and bolt it up

Before starting the motor do a leak down test, to make sure there are no leaks.

 

[ddwilson1]

Leakdown tester is the one tool I do not have around probably need to look into that.

 

[Quadrider10]

Slickerthanyou has really awesome ones for sale for $30 shipped. contact him!

 

[Blaaster]

Leak down tester,a motors best friend.

PM "Slickerthanyou" he will put you on the right track.

 

[Budget_Blaster]

i run some yamabond and never have issues.