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      garyr replied to the thread Cylinder head advice.
      as is. its nothing
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      garyr replied to the thread Cylinder head advice.
      5twins...you were right, I have a bent valve. It looks like the exhaust valve hit the piston? I thought this was a none interference...
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      garyr replied to the thread Cylinder head advice.
      Well the tough hurdle for me is over, I got the engine out by myself. If you use a scissor jack and a piece of wood you can remove the...
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      garyr replied to the thread Cylinder head advice.
      Almost ready to remove the engine......figured I would pull the starter to make it easier. What a mistake, I forgot that held the...
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      garyr replied to the thread Cylinder head advice.
      Also any tips on getting the engine out with one person. I have a bike lift and a bunch of scissor jacks. I was going to put a scissor...
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      garyr replied to the thread Cylinder head advice.
      Thank you 5 twins, what I thought but wasn't sure. Bike was running perfectly for years. .....pulling the engine out now. It was a hot...
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      garyr posted the thread Cylinder head advice in The Garage.
      I have a stuck exhaust valve on my 78 XS 650, 750 conversion. The valve works but wont close the last 1/4 inch. I have to take out the...
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