Do you guys all have the remote master cylinder with a cable from the brake lever to the master cylinder on your bikes? Are there any know...
Quick Update..... Stripped the motor right down today and inspected it. All looks good. Crank, main bearings, all other big ends. All have a...
Well, I found the problem. The big end on piston no3 had seized to the crank due to a spun bearing. The cause.....sugar in the sump......so a FULL...
already spent that on other "expenses" incurred when me and the ex broke up in march.
I'm hoping that the conrod big end is the only issue as well. Luckily i can do most of the work myself. The only stuff that is out of my league is...
Cant really show it in the photos but all the other con rods are nice and loose on the crank, no3 doesnt move at all. Even when i held the crank...
removed vital engine components to diagnose the "not turning over at all" issue.........found it too.
Rick, Seeing how i am unemployed, i am time rich at the moment. So far this morning i have pulled the head and the barrels off a discovered...
Bike is in neutral and the engine wouldnt be any harder to turn over by hand than a 3.5L v6 with the plugs in im sure. Its definitely locked...
Hi Folks, First up, quick intro. Im Chris, live in Newcastle, NSW, Australia. I'm 26 and have just bought an 81 XJ750. I have a, well, i...
Hi All, Just found this site today. Bought an 81 XJ750 on the weekend. Needs a bit of work, seems the engine or transmission is locked up....
