Just now rebuilding engine, your videos are invaluable to us novice rebuilders. Re ring compressors, I splurged and bought 4 hose clamps, oriented rings, clamped them on before installing pistons onto the rods. On piston install, I put the inners on first then outters, made it easier to get to the piston pins.
@@UrbanMonkTV hope I can piggyback one more question. Have installed pistons onto connecting rods and ran into an issue with not being able to turn engine CCW (looking at points), easily turns CW. When it first started I had failed to hold timing chain and it jammed up a bit, but was able to clear it. Prior to that the engine rotated freely in either direction. Will now easily rotate CW, but feels “locked” trying to back it up just a bit. Can you put on your clairvoyant hat and think of what I might have done wrong? I did not open the case up. Thanks for any guesses you might have, I’m delaying putting the cylinder block & head in place until I can figure out what I’ve done wrong.
Appreciated this video! I've have my 79 gs850 apart for the fourth time. Those little odd shaped oil O rings have been leaking. Going to try again! This time putting it together dry. Last time I used 3bond to seat the O rings but that wasn't a good idea. Live and learn! I find it just as easy to pinch the piston rings into the cylinders with my fingers. It's a little hairy at times but you can feel and see when they are in pretty easily.
Yes, used the satin black VHT paint and also top-coated it with VHT "Flame Proof" satin clear. Under it all was VHT "Flame Proof" primer. 3 coats of each...primer, color, clear.
Was the gasket sealant still uncured by the time the cylinders were completely seated? Would it be better to do that step after getting the rings compressed and inserted or does it matter either way? Seems like a lot of time must have passed by the time you had it all the way down.
I believe that amount of time doesn't make a difference given the torque pressures at play here. I would guess there would be a lot of guys who would say one one shouldn't use gasket sealer at all and use a dry gasket. Different camps. Hope this helps.
Hey monk I am on the process now of refreshing my top end too and still in the cleaning phase My rings still have a lot of meat on them and I won’t be replacing them BUT the question is.. when you put back the cylinder do you have to place the rings at some specified positions bcs they move freely now that they are free or you just put the cylinder on and they will find their place on their own?? Thanks in advance.!
Such a fun stage of a build! I'm jealous you're there right now. Yes, the orientation matters. I detail it here. ruclips.net/video/E_Gw8Vyd7Nw/видео.html You can also find a diagram on page 50 of the Suzuki service manual found here gsarchive.bwringer.com.
Urban Monk TV I remember seeing some picture in my clymers manual which showed the orientation like an . That’s my only fear of the whole process due to the fragility of the rings during cylinder install. Yeah I knew you would like the current phase I am now it involves a lot of old toothbrushes and kerosene 😂😂! Take care greetings from Greece! P.S. stop teasing us on Instagram and post the video of the first start already can’t wait!!
Here is the response from VHT..."Our paints can help dissipate heat and the engine will run cooler after the product is applied. However we do not have specific insulating characteristics, our product is not specified in that capacity. "
SUZUKI GS750. This is the stage that I'm at today. This is invaluable advice and guidance to pre watch. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Just now rebuilding engine, your videos are invaluable to us novice rebuilders. Re ring compressors, I splurged and bought 4 hose clamps, oriented rings, clamped them on before installing pistons onto the rods. On piston install, I put the inners on first then outters, made it easier to get to the piston pins.
Thanks! Good times eh?
@@UrbanMonkTV hope I can piggyback one more question. Have installed pistons onto connecting rods and ran into an issue with not being able to turn engine CCW (looking at points), easily turns CW. When it first started I had failed to hold timing chain and it jammed up a bit, but was able to clear it. Prior to that the engine rotated freely in either direction. Will now easily rotate CW, but feels “locked” trying to back it up just a bit. Can you put on your clairvoyant hat and think of what I might have done wrong? I did not open the case up. Thanks for any guesses you might have, I’m delaying putting the cylinder block & head in place until I can figure out what I’ve done wrong.
@@davidc5362 It should only be turned clockwise (from the RH side as you mentioned), never counterclockwise.
thank you man! You opened my mind!
I mean: Mind. sorry.
Appreciated this video! I've have my 79 gs850 apart for the fourth time. Those little odd shaped oil O rings have been leaking. Going to try again! This time putting it together dry. Last time I used 3bond to seat the O rings but that wasn't a good idea. Live and learn! I find it just as easy to pinch the piston rings into the cylinders with my fingers. It's a little hairy at times but you can feel and see when they are in pretty easily.
Thanks for watching! Given your experience, I hope I didn't put any sealer on those o-rings. I honestly don't remember now. 🙂
Fantastic Fargo I achieved the same today on my gs550T U.S spec im in the uk I wouldnt atempted to strip my engine if it wasnt for your video,s
Gary Lewis Thanks! That makes my day.
you can put the rings in with your fingers but careful!!! they can slice too!
Can I ask what VHT paint you used for the cylinder block? Is it engine enamel satin?
Yes, used the satin black VHT paint and also top-coated it with VHT "Flame Proof" satin clear. Under it all was VHT "Flame Proof" primer. 3 coats of each...primer, color, clear.
Was the gasket sealant still uncured by the time the cylinders were completely seated? Would it be better to do that step after getting the rings compressed and inserted or does it matter either way? Seems like a lot of time must have passed by the time you had it all the way down.
I believe that amount of time doesn't make a difference given the torque pressures at play here. I would guess there would be a lot of guys who would say one one shouldn't use gasket sealer at all and use a dry gasket. Different camps. Hope this helps.
Hey monk I am on the process now of refreshing my top end too and still in the cleaning phase My rings still have a lot of meat on them and I won’t be replacing them BUT the question is.. when you put back the cylinder do you have to place the rings at some specified positions bcs they move freely now that they are free or you just put the cylinder on and they will find their place on their own?? Thanks in advance.!
Such a fun stage of a build! I'm jealous you're there right now. Yes, the orientation matters. I detail it here. ruclips.net/video/E_Gw8Vyd7Nw/видео.html You can also find a diagram on page 50 of the Suzuki service manual found here gsarchive.bwringer.com.
Urban Monk TV I remember seeing some picture in my clymers manual which showed the orientation like an . That’s my only fear of the whole process due to the fragility of the rings during cylinder install. Yeah I knew you would like the current phase I am now it involves a lot of old toothbrushes and kerosene 😂😂! Take care greetings from Greece! P.S. stop teasing us on Instagram and post the video of the first start already can’t wait!!
will the thick paint coating reduce the cooling function of the cylinder bank?
Thanks for watching. I've sent your question to VHT. I'll let you (and everyone else) know what their answer is. Reasonable question.
Here is the response from VHT..."Our paints can help dissipate heat and the engine will run cooler after the product is applied. However we do not have specific insulating characteristics, our product is not specified in that capacity. "
Thanks a lot! I think I have to rebuild a GS for myself, and your vids are helping me a lot. Cheers