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  1. munkiep
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    master cylinder

    glad you pointed that out polock. funny you mention usamotorcycles...thats what ive been looking at for the past hour (and the seller is in the...
    Post by: munkiep, Apr 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. munkiep
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    master cylinder

    i rebuilt my master cylinder this weekend, and rebuilt the brake caliper because i thought it was locked up. i still could not get the system to...
    Thread by: munkiep, Apr 3, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. munkiep
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    master cylinder

    i rebuilt my master cylinder this weekend, and rebuilt the brake caliper because i thought it was locked up. i still could not get the system to...
    Thread by: munkiep, Apr 3, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. munkiep
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    any pictures of the turn signal switch internals?

    mine doesnt have to be running, just have the key to on. i finally got it together, i was just making it too hard, but holy crap those wires...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. munkiep
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    what have i done to deserve this???

    thats hilarious because those were the exact words that came out of his mouth :roll: i was browsing the internet a few nights ago and saw someone...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. munkiep
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    what have i done to deserve this???

    after all my other problems are semi-out of the way, i decided to rebuild my master cylinder today. it went well until i tried to bleed the...
    Thread by: munkiep, Mar 28, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. munkiep
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    creating turn signal circuit

    ok, so i found my turn signal wires and bought the converter box from the walmart, hooked everything up right (according to the diagram on the...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. munkiep
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    any pictures of the turn signal switch internals?

    was trying to fix my signals and noticed when i played with the wires going into the switch housing, i would hear the flasher start clicking. so i...
    Thread by: munkiep, Mar 27, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. munkiep
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    81 Street Fighter XJ

    what is that on your carbs?
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. munkiep
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    success!

    well, i gave it a couple days rest. i didnt even look at the bike. i went out and was going to change wire 2 and 3 around, but i noticed something...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. munkiep
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    float level too low=no gas to that cylinder?

    already checked fire on 1 and 2, spark plug looks like fourth of july when grounded and motor is running. its funny tho, i sprayed start fluid...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. munkiep
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    float level too low=no gas to that cylinder?

    i give up. float levels set right on all four, good compression, vacuum pulling thru all carbs. exhaust pipes 1 and 2 are cold as can be and fuel...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. munkiep
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    float level too low=no gas to that cylinder?

    fitz, i remember reading that somewhere so i have been careful in adjusting the tang. so far my number one bowl would retain almost no fuel, and...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. munkiep
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    float level too low=no gas to that cylinder?

    ok, i will check them for the third time now. that HAS to be my problem
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. munkiep
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    float level too low=no gas to that cylinder?

    even tho there is fuel in the bowl, if the level of gas was too low, would that cause absolutely no fuel to reach the combustion chamber in that...
    Thread by: munkiep, Mar 20, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. munkiep
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    only running on two cylinders

    what is this "vent" you speak of between carb 1&2 and 3&4?
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. munkiep
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    success!

    i rode it around today, but it seemed lacking. i pulled the plugs and one and two still look the same as in the pictures. while it was running i...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. munkiep
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    success!

    actually i still have the stock airbox connected to the carbs, and the carb to box boots are getting to be a hassle. and the floats are set well...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. munkiep
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    success!

    i took the fuel tank off to run a new fuel line to the carbs. while i had it off i took a vacuum line and plugged it into the port on the petcock...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. munkiep
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    success!

    thats what someone else asked me, but while i was doing the shims i disassembled the cap and there was no dirt, rust, corrosion in the vent where...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. munkiep
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    success!

    i ran into a problem today. left hom on the bike headed to the tag office, made it about 8 miles or so when i started having to close the choke...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. munkiep
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    creating turn signal circuit

    oh no no, i didnt mean i was going to make the turn signals into brake lights. i cant stand amber lights anyways. i looked at that trailer...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. munkiep
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    creating turn signal circuit

    i know right now, it is a two wire setup with the tail light housing being the ground. the brake light diagram is kindof an example of what i...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. munkiep
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    creating turn signal circuit

    since my wiring harness seems to be modified from the previous owner, and i have no wires for turn signals, ive thought about creating my own...
    Thread by: munkiep, Mar 17, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. munkiep
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    success!

    seaguy, i think i know now, how Beethoven felt, but im far away from a symphony. thanks davstarks...this account setup thing is confusing to me :?
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. munkiep
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    success!

    first off i want to thank everyone on here for their help, suggestions and 2-cents. after tearing apart the carbs 6-7 times, fooling with the fuel...
    Thread by: munkiep, Mar 15, 2010, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. munkiep
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    voltage reading on TCI box

    i checked the voltage between the red/white wire and the black and was getting 9 volts with the reading on the battery about 11.8 so i changed the...
    Thread by: munkiep, Mar 14, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. munkiep
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    have been trying to start for over a week now

    well, after all the headache, i installed a new battery after replacing valve shims, and complete carb cleaning. i had to fool around with the...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. munkiep
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    what screw is this?

    ok, so in chacal's "church of clean", the idle mixture screw consists of 5 parts, give or take the tamper cap. my question is, the o-ring at the...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. munkiep
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    what screw is this?

    or, find some rubber hose that fits in there snugly then thread a screw into it to expand the rubber for a tight seal?
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. munkiep
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    what screw is this?

    well i did pull them out to clean the passageways. i noticed the dirt build up before hand so i sprayed brake cleaner in there and hit it with...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. munkiep
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    what screw is this?

    so clockwise is less fuel and CCW is more fuel?
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. munkiep
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    what screw is this?

    and what does it do by turning it in and out? i am a VERY VERY visual person. its hard for me to comprehend things unless i see it [img]
    Thread by: munkiep, Mar 6, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. munkiep
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    have been trying to start for over a week now

    ok, here are the valve specs (i used the zip tie method). i did the SAE to metric conversion for you guys: cyl 1 intake: .10/ 275 exh: .13 /...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. munkiep
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    have been trying to start for over a week now

    so the dealership said they dont have the tool in stock, unless they didnt know what i was talking about. i guess i should take a picture of it...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. munkiep
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    have been trying to start for over a week now

    well, the clearance is tight, i cant get my smallest feeler(.008") in between the base of the cam lobe (not the apex) and the shim. what do i do...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. munkiep
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    have been trying to start for over a week now

    yep, i'm going to check valve clearances this weekend probably... oh how i dread it oh BTW, i overlooked the idle mixture screws in front of...
    Post by: munkiep, Mar 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. munkiep
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    '82 XJ 550 Maxim project finished. Will do it again next yr.

    Re: So this is the '82 xj550 Maxim I have been talking about instead of painting the diamondplate black, why dont you use the black metalcast...
    Post by: munkiep, Feb 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. munkiep
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    have been trying to start for over a week now

    i pulled the carbs and checked the bowls, i held a pen light to the enrichment circuit well and light shined right thru :? i sprayed parts...
    Post by: munkiep, Feb 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. munkiep
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    have been trying to start for over a week now

    yes, i have to have choke fully closed and it seems to start right up. i'll do some more homework on adjusting jets and what-not
    Post by: munkiep, Feb 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. munkiep
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    have been trying to start for over a week now

    today i changed the oil, it was very black. i also puored about a tablespoon in each cylinder, put a rag in the holes and turned the engine a few...
    Post by: munkiep, Feb 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. munkiep
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    have been trying to start for over a week now

    i didnt think if the kill switch was in the off position that i would be getting spark? the motor has oil but it is old. i figured since i would...
    Post by: munkiep, Feb 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. munkiep
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    have been trying to start for over a week now

    i didnt blow out the jets, but i could hold them up to the light and see thru them. and i went thru a full tank of fresh 93 octane fuel on my trip...
    Post by: munkiep, Feb 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. munkiep
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    have been trying to start for over a week now

    i also noticed that my carbs were missing the smaller jet: [img] <--the one at the bottom, not the tiny tube. i dunno if that is the idle jet that...
    Post by: munkiep, Feb 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. munkiep
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    have been trying to start for over a week now

    timing mark is about 1/4 inch away from the T when trying to crank it. pulled the plugs out again after doing that and they are still dry. when i...
    Post by: munkiep, Feb 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. munkiep
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    have been trying to start for over a week now

    i dont think i'm getting any fuel into the cylinders. none of the plugs appear wet, yet they smell like fuel, and the tops of the pistons do not...
    Post by: munkiep, Feb 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. munkiep
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    have been trying to start for over a week now

    i bought this 82 xj550 last saturday, rode it for 100 miles back home, not a problem besides not wanting to idle at a stop (had to leave the choke...
    Thread by: munkiep, Feb 27, 2010, 37 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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