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andmoon

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Pls. don't tell me the engine has to come out to replace valve cover gasket!
« on: April 30, 2008, 10:06:32 AM »
I searched and it looks like the 750's require removal but nothing hit for 550s.
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Re: Pls. don't tell me the engine has to come out to replace valve cover gasket!
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2008, 10:08:02 AM »
I didnt have to on my 78 550 but I do not know about yours.  I would say not but I will let some one else tell you for sure.
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Re: Pls. don't tell me the engine has to come out to replace valve cover gasket!
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2008, 10:08:29 AM »
Sadly, yes, engine out for that on 750's.
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Re: Pls. don't tell me the engine has to come out to replace valve cover gasket!
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2008, 10:10:50 AM »
Wait a minute, seems to me there are some posts about folks snaking a new one in there without removing the engine. Try a search. Not sure I'd try it, but removing an engine just for that does seem like a pain in the butt.
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Re: Pls. don't tell me the engine has to come out to replace valve cover gasket!
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2008, 10:12:54 AM »
i am confused, are you working on a 550 or a 750?
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Re: Pls. don't tell me the engine has to come out to replace valve cover gasket!
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2008, 10:14:28 AM »
I think you're asking about the 550, right?  If so, you should be able to perform a complete top-end rebuild with the engine in the frame should you so desire.  750s are a different story. 

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Re: Pls. don't tell me the engine has to come out to replace valve cover gasket!
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2008, 10:20:15 AM »
Good question, how about a 350?
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Re: Pls. don't tell me the engine has to come out to replace valve cover gasket!
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2008, 10:23:47 AM »
Quote from: 71cb750 on April 30, 2008, 10:12:54 AM
i am confused, are you working on a 550 or a 750?

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Re: Pls. don't tell me the engine has to come out to replace valve cover gasket!
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2008, 10:37:38 AM »
Oh, heck, you don't need to remove the engine for that.
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Re: Pls. don't tell me the engine has to come out to replace valve cover gasket!
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2008, 10:41:51 AM »
Quote from: jameseb444 on April 30, 2008, 10:20:15 AM
Good question, how about a 350?

Manual says it can be done in frame.

As for the 750, I read here somewhere that you can lift up the valve cover a wee bit, remove the old one and slide the new one in underneath

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Re: Pls. don't tell me the engine has to come out to replace valve cover gasket!
« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2008, 10:51:32 AM »
Quote from: andmoon on April 30, 2008, 10:23:47 AM
Quote from: 71cb750 on April 30, 2008, 10:12:54 AM
i am confused, are you working on a 550 or a 750?

74 550
The valve covers just unscrew to access the tappets.  8 of them.  Can be replaced when on the bike.

Th cam cover can also be replaced with the engine in frame.  But, if you don't put it back on right, you bend all the valves, and the engine won't run right anymore.
\Best look into getting a manual for the engine if you want to fix the it without creating a much bigger headache.
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Re: Pls. don't tell me the engine has to come out to replace valve cover gasket!
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2008, 07:03:58 AM »
On my 550 I was able to take the whole top end including the cylinder head and cylinders, which was really nice considering I couldnt get one of the engine mount bolts out.  It made for a lot less weight to have to wiggle off that bolt.
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Re: Pls. don't tell me the engine has to come out to replace valve cover gasket!
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2008, 08:00:16 AM »
Quote from: jameseb444 on April 30, 2008, 10:20:15 AM
Good question, how about a 350?


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