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Offline JamesHeller

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Re: Been awhile / My #1 Cylinder keeps tapping spark plug
« Reply #25 on: October 26, 2021, 11:05:43 PM »
Just to confirm it doesnt happen immediately and engine has to run for a while for it to happen?

Yes doesnt happen even when idle only during ride at about 50mph but two crushwashers did the job
78 Honda Cb750K

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Re: Been awhile / My #1 Cylinder keeps tapping spark plug
« Reply #26 on: October 26, 2021, 11:07:17 PM »
Stupid suggestion.  Use two crush washers.
it worked thanks for suggestion
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Re: Been awhile / My #1 Cylinder keeps tapping spark plug
« Reply #27 on: October 26, 2021, 11:09:13 PM »
Is the motor very noisy (clanking) when running?
If it is.  Sounds like a connecting rod bearing is bad.

Did you do an oil change?  maybe lots of metal in the oil?
no motor clanking at all and no metal in oil
78 Honda Cb750K

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Re: Been awhile / My #1 Cylinder keeps tapping spark plug
« Reply #28 on: October 26, 2021, 11:47:52 PM »
If you are sure of both those then get another head
Semi Geriatric ex-Honda mechanic and MOT tester (UK version of annual inspection). Garage full of "projects" mostly 500/4 from pre 73 (no road tax in UK).

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