My first seize!

[Guest]

I came in a little late with this, but when sealing crank case halves or heads to cc, try Yamabond. It's amazing shit and it can be found at any Yamaha dealer. Coat both sides of a Zen gasket and slap it together, even if the cases don't line up I bet it would still seal. I've been using it on everything for about 20 yrs.

I've read a few post recommending that stuff. It would be worth a try before pitching the case.

 

[jeffp83]

Thanks trip for the info on yamabond, sounds like pretty good stuff from what i've just read on other forums as well.

I decided i'm going to clean up that engine, bolt it back together with a new gasket and sell it as a long block. In the spring i'll go with a 4-bolt and hopefully be done with it.

 

[Deluge]

I came in a little late with this, but when sealing crank case halves or heads to cc, try Yamabond. It's amazing shit and it can be found at any Yamaha dealer. Coat both sides of a Zen gasket and slap it together, even if the cases don't line up I bet it would still seal. I've been using it on everything for about 20 yrs.

Thanks! I've been trying to remember the name of that stuff!

 

[Trip..]

No problem guys...

It looks like JB weld when used on case halves. I remember the first customer that received a Kawasaki Invader motor that I rebuilt with a nice thin bead of it, the guy was so pissed! I let the charade go on for a few minutes before I told him what it really was. lol. "What's wrong Sir? JB Weld is really strong Dude."

 

[jeffp83]

Lol, that's hilarious!

 

[Guest]

Too funny!

 

[Trip..]

He didn't think so, even after I told him what it was... Some people have NO sense of humor...

 

[Deluge]

Ahahaha. Nice!

 

[jeffp83]

Got me a Zen 28.5 4-bolt top end kit coming from DDM (deal of the week) for $62! Should be plenty powerful in stock form, just want something that runs reliably and I think this will be it.

 

[GTS 666]

Hope she runs good man. 28.5 is a good size.

 

[jeffp83]

Thanks GTS! I agree about the 28.5, it's a good high revving and high torque combo. I am pondering the idea of adding a +1 stroker to make a 29.5. Time to hit the books

 

[GTS 666]

I really liked my old 28.5 2bolt cy. It was a good size motor and all rounder. I wouldn't worry about a 1 mm stroker just my 2cents. Only lose rpms.

 

[Deluge]

You'll love the 28.5, I have one in my 5T. Very balanced engine.

 

[Guest]

Got me a Zen 28.5 4-bolt top end kit coming from DDM (deal of the week) for $62! Should be plenty powerful in stock form, just want something that runs reliably and I think this will be it.

Nice. That's a great price. Keep us posted on performance.

 

[jeffp83]

thanks guys, looking forward to it. Although i don't think I'll be able to get much run time on it until the spring.

 

[GTS 666]

thanks guys, looking forward to it. Although i don't think I'll be able to get much run time on it until the spring.[/QUOTI. It's just starting to heat up where I live which is awesome ill actually get to run mine this year.

 

[Deluge]

Does that mean vids of those engines running?

 

[GTS 666]

Does that mean vids of those engines running?

Absolutely mate. I'll get some vids of all my cars. Still searching for a roller to have as a test mule for the engines I ported. Really just want a Mt as the engine is so easy to swap out and I have a shit load of parts.

 

[Deluge]

Damn. I didn't realize it was that hard to find one!

 

[GTS 666]

Its is over here I could buy a new one but was holding off for a cheap used one as I have heaps of parts that I could use on it. And when it is already bashed I probably will treat it like crap.