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What is the point of that o ring on the bottom of the jugs? If I just them in and then use an anaerobic gasket maker instead of the real gasket will those o rings stay on or fall out onto the crank?
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Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
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OEM Exhaust
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LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
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In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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The o-rings keep oil from wicking up between the cylinder sleeves and the aluminum cylinders or seeping out around the cylinder base gasket.
If you use the o-rings they only need to be lightly compressed to seal and they won't fall out unless something went seriously wrong when the cylinders were put over the pistons into the upper engine case and the head bolted down.-- Scott
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1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
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This is a low pressure seal, unlike the head gasket, if you cut the gasket to OEM spec and use new o-rings, can buy many places, you should be fine
1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
1980 XS1100 Special
1990 V Max
1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
1974 CB750-Four
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My thing is that I dont want to use a gasket there. It is such a PIA to get it off when you have to take it off. I want to know if those O rings can hold themselves in or if they need that little lip from the base gasket to hold them in.Originally posted by XS1100_OEM4ME View PostThis is a low pressure seal, unlike the head gasket, if you cut the gasket to OEM spec and use new o-rings, can buy many places, you should be fineNathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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The base gasket can be replaced with RTV. I know a few folks here have done just that with no problems.1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
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Just be aware that leaving out the base gasket will increase your compression ratio and cause more slack in your cam chain.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
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I agree, if you dont want to spend the $ on a OEM gasket go buy a roll of gasket mat. and ink the bottom of the cyl for a pattern and cut out, but I would put a gasket back in thereOriginally posted by bikerphil View Post
1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
1980 XS1100 Special
1990 V Max
1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
1974 CB750-Four
Past/pres Car's
1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8Comment
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Only the 30 year old ones are a PITA to remove. If you coat your new one on both sides with RTV, it should come off next time no problem, BTDT.Originally posted by natemoen View Post2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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send me your address and i will mail 4 new o-ringscareful what you wish for.........you might get itComment
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Thanks for the offer I got them all in today and the jugs on!Originally posted by mxmikie View PostNathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Hehehe he said jugs!Originally posted by natemoen View Post
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1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
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