Many retail option here is one. powersportselite.com/k-l-mc25-metric-engine-stand-292289/?sku=TUC292289&gclid=CjwKCAjwrZOXBhACEiwA0EoRD_MTKlge_-pTEkqy0gm25enj2cczH2AiDMDm0Y68Bdkb5PxRzNQE6xoCX2QQAvD_BwE
While u r there, yes completely clean every thing. Lube for the engine parts is not high temp grease. It is engine assembly oil and should be used liberally on all interference metal to metal surfaces like pistons, piston rings, etc. The 550 engine has a few areas where silicone sealer is called for during assembly but not much, 1 or 2 bolts by memory. Happy wrenching.
@@mmuller199 Mmm if you mean carbon from piston tops, Chemdip works great. Also any 3M plastic wheel could be used without damaging the aluminum. Using Chemdip means piston removal to submerge the part in the chemical. It removes all and any carbon deposits if soaked long enough. Don't let solvent drip onto mating or bearing surfaces as this will dissolve any protective lubricant. Happy wrenching!
I would sell and ship. $125 + actual shipping from WI USA to Germany. Send a proper address and I will get a total price. You address will not be posted here. R
i know its a long shot seeing as this was posted in 2016 but does anyone know where to get a master rebuild kit for the 1980 kz550 A? i looked all over and cant find a kit anywhere.
I am not sure what you mean by a "master rebuild kit". You can still buy all the parts from Kawasaki or many aftermarket suppliers. www.z1enterprises.com is a great site. For many parts you will want the Kawasaki parts. I would not substitute aftermarket seals and gaskets. In terms of rebuild, I have know idea if you mean carbs, bottom end, top end, valves, etc. You may even need machine shop work if the bike is really worn or damaged. If you do not have a real Kawasaki shop manual, get one. I have a 550A one around here somewhere you could have cheap. Essentially you need to verify every part you want/need and order the parts. Master gasket and seal sets usually suck, get the real manufacturer parts. Good luck.
@@WisconsinTroutFishing i have found many full gasket sets but im basically wanting to overhaul the engine and do a full bottom/top end rebuild ill check z1enterprises again but last time i checked i couldnt find much
@@jacobrice225 use the parts diagram to identify parts need for your model. All the good sites have every bike system diagramed by part number and if they are available .
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Thanks you’ve done a great job.
A labor of love. Lol. Happy wrenching.
Compressor kicks in - I nearly had a heart attack!!
You're not the only one! Happy wrenching!!
Where did you get that motorcycle engine stand from?
Many retail option here is one. powersportselite.com/k-l-mc25-metric-engine-stand-292289/?sku=TUC292289&gclid=CjwKCAjwrZOXBhACEiwA0EoRD_MTKlge_-pTEkqy0gm25enj2cczH2AiDMDm0Y68Bdkb5PxRzNQE6xoCX2QQAvD_BwE
Nice job Ron, see you never put the modified oil line pins in the block
Every thing went by the book. no modified pins. r
Hello theee !! How can i get the book ?
Pretty sure I still have it. 35$ includes shipping and u can have it. PayPal to me at rrsmsw@hotmail.com.
Do you have a video putting the cam and adjusting the timing? The missing end of the video?
Mmm I do have that. If it's not posted I will look for it. Which model are u interested in?
Did you find it necessary to clean the carbon off the pistons? And is that just regular high temp grease you put on the piston sleeves?
While u r there, yes completely clean every thing. Lube for the engine parts is not high temp grease. It is engine assembly oil and should be used liberally on all interference metal to metal surfaces like pistons, piston rings, etc. The 550 engine has a few areas where silicone sealer is called for during assembly but not much, 1 or 2 bolts by memory. Happy wrenching.
@@WisconsinTroutFishing thanks for the input!
@@WisconsinTroutFishing what sort of tools/solvents do you recommend for cleaning off the carbon?
@@mmuller199 Mmm if you mean carbon from piston tops, Chemdip works great. Also any 3M plastic wheel could be used without damaging the aluminum. Using Chemdip means piston removal to submerge the part in the chemical. It removes all and any carbon deposits if soaked long enough. Don't let solvent drip onto mating or bearing surfaces as this will dissolve any protective lubricant. Happy wrenching!
Did use a book to do that and if so what book
Could not have been done without the Kawasaki model shop manual. Happy wrenching.
Do you sell your engine stand? I can‘t find this modell on the internet :( or do you have a link? That ships to germany?
Cheers 🤙🏼
I would sell and ship. $125 + actual shipping from WI USA to Germany. Send a proper address and I will get a total price. You address will not be posted here. R
i know its a long shot seeing as this was posted in 2016 but does anyone know where to get a master rebuild kit for the 1980 kz550 A? i looked all over and cant find a kit anywhere.
I am not sure what you mean by a "master rebuild kit". You can still buy all the parts from Kawasaki or many aftermarket suppliers. www.z1enterprises.com is a great site. For many parts you will want the Kawasaki parts. I would not substitute aftermarket seals and gaskets. In terms of rebuild, I have know idea if you mean carbs, bottom end, top end, valves, etc. You may even need machine shop work if the bike is really worn or damaged. If you do not have a real Kawasaki shop manual, get one. I have a 550A one around here somewhere you could have cheap. Essentially you need to verify every part you want/need and order the parts. Master gasket and seal sets usually suck, get the real manufacturer parts. Good luck.
@@WisconsinTroutFishing i have found many full gasket sets but im basically wanting to overhaul the engine and do a full bottom/top end rebuild ill check z1enterprises again but last time i checked i couldnt find much
@@jacobrice225 use the parts diagram to identify parts need for your model. All the good sites have every bike system diagramed by part number and if they are available .
@@WisconsinTroutFishing okay, thank you.
Just wondered where you bought the engine stand...??
ROY Dean K&L manufacturing. They have a website u can order from. great stand. R
was in fact www.klsupply,com
Yes glad u found it. R
Did you replace the piston rings, I can’t find them anywhere
Kamyron Reeves There are size equilavent ones available on the web.
disaster motors has new rings for the 550
@@grantjones4862 thx