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In Clymer, page 66, it mentions a cam chain cavity seal as a step to replacing the head. There was no such animal in there when I took it off. Am I missing something, or does the 80G not use one?
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No longer used. Ignore that part of Clymer's. Proceed....
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Is that part a reference to the point that leaks like a faucet?79 Special
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I think your thinking of the cam chain tensioner, and yeah that leaks like a faucet often. The cam chain galley gasket in underneath the head and inside in head gasket, if it is still there.Originally posted by Redshirt View PostNathan
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Nope, it is a rubber seal that was originally designed to go around the opening for the cam chain to pass through where the head and cylinders join. Not sure if time showed it was not needed or if it caused more problems than they thought it solved, but it was dropped. Not seen an XS11 engine with it in place yet.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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Thanks to all. Hey, the cam chain tensioner rachet upgrade eliminates that leaky unit, does it not?"Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."Comment
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Yes it does! At least it did on mine. The ratcheting ones can be hard to come by at times, but they are usually relatively inexpensive when you find them.Originally posted by LoHo View Post1980 XS850SG - Sold
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Vision 550 tensioner. About 3 swipes with a file and it fits.Nathan
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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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Its not that the cavity seal is not needed, it was incorporated into the head gasket is the newer sets of head gaskets.Skids (Sid Hansen)
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Do NOT use the cam chain cavity seal when using one of the new head gaskets (part number 2H7-11181-02-00).
This was covered in a Yamaha Technical Support Bulletin ...
Brian
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