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    My exhaust creation.

    Looks pretty nice mate.....probably sounds better IRL than the mobile phone recording :-)
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Dec 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Exhaust Stud broke off

    I'm no expert, but that would seem to be the gist of it. I guess where you have enough thread to give the tool some 'grip' it will want to follow...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Aug 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Exhaust Stud broke off

    Just a word to say thanks. Got hold of a M6 thread former, worked well, so now have a new stud all the way in....first time since I've had the old...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Aug 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Exhaust Stud broke off

    Thanks mate. Polock has linked to what I'm after with the numbers (and keywords) I needed. I have 18 mm length of 4.5 mm min diam open hole...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jun 15, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Exhaust Stud broke off

    What is the thread description for a tap if he did want it re tapped ? (I have a similar problem on No 1 of an 84 XJ900). I have the stud all out,...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jun 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Exhaust Stud broke off

    What is the thread description for a tap if he did want it re tapped ? (I have a similar problem on No 1 of an 84 XJ900). I have the stud all out,...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jun 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Listen to Fitz and Ecologito

    I've said it before: my now beautiful 84 XJ900 was about to go to the wreckers till I found this site. Didn't know enough to fix it, even with the...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Feb 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Top end refresh

    Maybe running rich. Use the search function.
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Nov 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    83 vs 84-86 model XJ900 parts compatibility

    Interesting question. I'm in the exact opposite boat as you: have '84 and '85 model XJ900 (s) and a spare '83 motor. I'm hoping the heads are...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jul 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Any XJer's in the southwest?

    Hi guys, Northcliffe. South west Australia :-)
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jun 30, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    84 XJ900: should lap valves for 20psi compression difference

    I'll have to see if the valve guide clearance is excessive when I get the head off. I'm actually not expecting it to be too bad. If they are...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    84 XJ900: should lap valves for 20psi compression difference

    Yep the flexi hosed Dremel what a handy tool. Probably will tart up the outside of the head with that as well once the work is done. Sounds like...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    84 XJ900: should lap valves for 20psi compression difference

    "JEEZ !! How'd your leg survive THAT??" Nearly broken, was black and blue from ankle to thigh. It's an ill wind that blows no good though,...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    84 XJ900: should lap valves for 20psi compression difference

    Thanks for the replies all, in particular bigfitz52. The compression has been low on that cylinder I think since I got that motor into the bike,...
    Post by: non_quotidiun, Jun 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    84 XJ900: should lap valves for 20psi compression difference

    Hi all, I've been a regular lurker on this site and have learned lots thanks to all. I have been restoring an 84 XJ900 and when...
    Thread by: non_quotidiun, Jun 23, 2012, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat