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Offline ScottJones

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1983 YAMAHA XJ550 MAXIM
« on: October 04, 2022, 08:43:58 AM »
Any idea how to get these stuck carb slides out? There has to be an easy way. Thanks, Scott.

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Re: 1983 YAMAHA XJ550 MAXIM
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2022, 05:04:47 PM »
remove gaskets and seals, put carbs in a pot of water. start to bring to boiling point.
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Re: 1983 YAMAHA XJ550 MAXIM
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2022, 02:21:21 PM »
I Have compression on #1, #2 & #4 cylinders. #3 has no compression. I don't think there is anything wrong with the bottom end. The bike only has about 5000 miles on it. It has been sitting for a very long time. Stuck valve maybe? I don't want to pull the head if I don't have to. Any thoughts? Thanks, Scott

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Re: 1983 YAMAHA XJ550 MAXIM
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2022, 05:01:55 PM »
Seafoam Deep Creep sprayed into intake and exhaust ports should handle that for you in a few weeks time with regular reapplication intervals.

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Re: 1983 YAMAHA XJ550 MAXIM
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2022, 05:02:35 PM »
Remove the valve adjustment covers to see if any of the 8 valves have too much clearance;that's the stuck valve.
I would say you'll need to remove the head if it has a stuck valve;remove the springs and valves(if that's the problem),then 'work' the fit on all the valves(check each one carefully for a bent valve)until they all have a nice,smooth movement in the guides(and some nice synthetic oil on the valve stems),w/o binding.
That engine has relatively low miles,after sitting so long.. those parts may be binding(over time all the oil drips down away from the top-end:no lubrication..  :o )and can seize later if you don't get them all smooth(possibly work a soft,used fine brass .22cal bore cleaning brush by pushing it up and down by hand once or twice)Nice the way they need.
Got a pic of the bike ? is that the one with the white w/ orange stripes and the factory Yamaha 1/4 fairing ?  8)
« Last Edit: October 10, 2022, 05:17:20 PM by grcamna2 »
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