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    Cylinder head washers

    Thanks Not looking forward to it, hate torque wrenches, I can just imagine twisting a nut off, But sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
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    Cylinder head washers

    For the outer four steel rubber washers is it better to use brass washers to replace them, or go with new rubber steel?
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    Cylinder head washers

    Great: That's the best answer I have received. I have two 650s to retorque. a 1972 and a 1981. When tightening the nuts should I do all at 20 ft lbs and then go back around and tighten to 27 ftlbs?-
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    Cylinder head washers

    When using either type washers as a replacement. Is this the correct method to retorque the head. Using the tightening sequence, first remove #1 nut and washer replace with new washer add anti seize to the bolt thread and torque to say 20 ft lbs. Then continue on to #2 thru to 8 using the...
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    Cylinder head washers

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    Leak, Re-Torque, Leaks Worse!

    I have two 650 Yamaha's with the same problem, head gasket leak, left side. If I retorque the head bolts. Is the proper procedure to remove one nut at a time apply antiseize to the thread apply a new washer and apply the correct torque? Also do you start with the #1 nut and then #2 and then #3...
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    Oil Leaks - 1978 XS Special

    I have two 650 Yamaha's with the same problem, head gasket leak, left side. If I retorque the head bolts. Is the proper procedure to remove one nut at a time apply antiseize to the thread apply a new washer and apply the correct torque? Also do you start with the #1 nut and then #2 and then #3...
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    Rust in The Tank

    If you have a bit of time and depending upon how much rust. I have used a product called Metal Restore to remove the rust. It only dissolves the rust does not attack base metal or paint and can be rinsed away with water. Once the tank is clean use Red Kote tank sealer. I have used the Kreem tank...
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