Gregthebunny
XS650 New Member
hello,
I am looking for some guidance. The nut on the rocker valve adjusting screw for my 1975 has backed itself off and is somewhere in the top half of the engine. I know it is not in the bottom half because I have started the engine to make sure it still ran correctly (I know, super risky). I was wondering how the best way to retrieve the nut from the engine would be, and how far it could have made it into the engine. Should I check the oil sump first or start at the top end? I have never pulled an engine off a bike before and was also wondering how much time it typically takes. Any help would be much appreciated and helpful.
I am looking for some guidance. The nut on the rocker valve adjusting screw for my 1975 has backed itself off and is somewhere in the top half of the engine. I know it is not in the bottom half because I have started the engine to make sure it still ran correctly (I know, super risky). I was wondering how the best way to retrieve the nut from the engine would be, and how far it could have made it into the engine. Should I check the oil sump first or start at the top end? I have never pulled an engine off a bike before and was also wondering how much time it typically takes. Any help would be much appreciated and helpful.