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    XJ 750 82 Weak , no power

    I had crazy bogging over half throttle one time - turns out a main jet had come adrift and was suitting in the bowl. So its getting rich too soon....
    Post by: a100man, Nov 6, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1986 FZX700 (Fazer) Fuel Delivery Troubles

    If it's like my FZ750 then there's also a signifcant in-line fuel filter. I'd be looking at changing that too.
    Post by: a100man, Oct 4, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    86 FZ600 - what is this wire game

    The FZ600 motor is largely the same as teh FJ600 and Radian (and also Euro XJ600 to 1991) , both themselves built on the XJ550 base but bored and...
    Post by: a100man, Oct 2, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Look for a set of 4 carburetors 1981 XJ550

    Jeez that's a £1000 worth of kit! I wonder why - when you can pickup a rack of Mikunis for about 1/10th that on ebay!!
    Post by: a100man, Sep 19, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carbs dimensions help!!

    I'm not sure thats true.. BS28( XJ550), BS30 (YX600/FZ600) and BS32 (XJ600 Euro 51J and maybe late FJ600 US) have teh same sized head and thus...
    Post by: a100man, Aug 6, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Replacing Cylinder Barrels/Jugs with existing Pistons and Rings.

    welding probably safer but not as much fun. I agree that seating the liner again so they are all within a couple of thou' would be tricky fo the...
    Post by: a100man, Jul 16, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutch drag

    Dont ignore the consequences of an old stretchy cable..
    Post by: a100man, Jul 16, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Replacing Cylinder Barrels/Jugs with existing Pistons and Rings.

    Ive seen Millyard heat up cylinders on his BBQ and drop/knock the liners out. If you'r bravee you could try that i.e. swap them over. BTW to...
    Post by: a100man, Jul 15, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Throttle issues with XJ550 4V8 27A (videos included!)

    That sounds best.. Control Cables are relatively cheap. A recent new clutch cable transformed my clutch actuation.
    Post by: a100man, Jun 13, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Does XJ550 SECA and XJ550 4v8 parts work together?

    Thats the book I also have - not sure Haynes ever made one.
    Post by: a100man, Jun 12, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Does XJ550 SECA and XJ550 4v8 parts work together?

    Also.. Many of the parts listed as 'Seca' on European ebay for exmaple probably are just 4V8 Euro model anyway. Peopel us the word to distinguish...
    Post by: a100man, Jun 12, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 550 replacement coils, out of spec

    Yeah opted to return thes eand get some 3 Ohm/14kOhm ones. Anorther 20 quid but still cheap enough I hope.
    Post by: a100man, Jun 11, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wiring XJ 550 4v8 1982

    Juntao - Permission granted I hope.
    Post by: a100man, Jun 11, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 550 replacement coils, out of spec

    Thanks Len. Supplier is trying to assert the higher [primary will deliver a 'better spark' I'm dubious and also concerened over long term affects...
    Post by: a100man, Jun 11, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 550 replacement coils, out of spec

    BTW does anyone know .. was there ever a 550 model that used coils with a 90mm bolt hole spacing?
    Post by: a100man, Jun 10, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat