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Offline M_Stone76?

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Oil galleries clogged?
« on: September 14, 2023, 07:09:33 PM »
so I just got my project cafe racer back on the road and its been running great. the only complaint I have is the major upper engine noise when cold starting.

before any assumptions are made, tappets and cam chain have been adjusted.
 
my 76 750 has 15k miles, and is been all "restored" except for the engine. original ware from factory.

the subject id like to know about is additives I can use to clean the oil galleries if they are clogged, I say clogged because the noise only goes away when the oil thins out. and I'm guessing reaching the top finally.

any help would be much appreciated . thanks.
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Re: Oil galleries clogged?
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2023, 07:55:40 PM »
What oil are you using?
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Re: Oil galleries clogged?
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2023, 09:10:02 AM »
No additives just strip down and clean out
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Re: Oil galleries clogged?
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2023, 02:04:14 PM »
if your oil galleries were clogged, the cam and rockers would be shot already...
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Re: Oil galleries clogged?
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2023, 05:34:56 AM »
Pull a plug from the head cover on each side and observe. There should be oil when it runs.  Maybe one plug at a time, it can get messy.
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Re: Oil galleries clogged?
« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2023, 01:49:23 PM »
 Also check for an exhaust leak. They will make crazy noises and sometimes diminish when heated up.
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Re: Oil galleries clogged?
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2023, 02:08:44 PM »
Have you done a carb sync? That usually irons out a lot of noise. What oil is in it?
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