Rebuild anticipation is killing me!

[cmyoch]

The cylinders are honed and the valves are lapped. I placed my order today for gaskets, etc. and I am now on edge anticipating everything to show up so I can start putting my motor back together. I absolutely cannot wait until my parts get here. I'm hoping this project goes smoothly. I'll take advantage of this time to read up on engine rebuilds.

 

[nj1639]

When I got mine I was a total newb to the 650 and I believe I had the engine in and out of the frame three times before she was finally settled, 7,800 miles ago. You'll be fine.

 

[cmyoch]

Thanks for the encouragement. After studying the parts I'm gaining confidence that I'll get it right sooner or later. Even if it takes me a couple times.

 

[CDNTX650]

easy peasy. Take your time....check your timing marks. all will be well.

 

[pregrid]

Take a deep fuckin' breath! this is no time to be antsy!! Assume the lotus position, and repeat after me..............ahmmmmmmmmm, ahmmmmmmmmmm..........................

 

[retiredgentleman]

The cylinders are honed and the valves are lapped. I placed my order today for gaskets, etc. and I am now on edge anticipating everything to show up so I can start putting my motor back together. I absolutely cannot wait until my parts get here. I'm hoping this project goes smoothly. I'll take advantage of this time to read up on engine rebuilds.

Have you read this:
http://xs650temp.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=EngineModified&action=display&thread=327

Some excellent tips in there.

I got this tip from 5twins: When installing the head gasket, run a very small thin bead of 3bond 1104 (1109?) or Yamabond around the camchain tunnel and the outer stud holes. Its a little insurance against oil passing along the gasket.

Its super important to torque the head studs to the correct torque and to re-do the torque after some riding.

 

[cmyoch]

I ordered a tube of threebond for that purpose. MMM at 650 Central stated that today when I placed my order. He also suggested the copper washer set and a new front cam guide. I figured it's cheap insurance while I got the thing apart. I tell you what, I value that guy's business. I left a message this morning after realizing that he's closed on Fridays fully expecting a return call on Monday. He called me back this afternoon and took my order personally. And, he took the time to review my build with me to make sure I didn't miss anything.

RG, I plan on the re-torque after a few miles and a soft break in period. I also will review the link you suggested a few times.

 

[5twins]

I've modified my sealer application slightly since my head gasket started weeping a bit along the front edge after a few seasons. I now add an additional strip of sealer along the front edge (shown in yellow below) connecting the cam chain tunnel and outer stud holes together .....

 

[pregrid]

This info is coming at EXACTLY the right time.