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Can I replace this gasket without messing something up?

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Darazuu

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I currently have my carbs off to clean and noticed a lot of oil around the cam chain adjuster. At least I think that is what it's called. I found the gasket and diagram on gs Suzuki. See link below. If I take the adjuster assembly off (item 7+), replace the gasket (item 15), and add some engine gasket sealer will I have to adjust anything? Or worry about fouling anything up in the engine?

http://suzuki.gssuzuki.com/fiche_se...y=Motorcycles&make=SUZUKI&year=1981&fveh=2127
 
You've done the hard part- removing the carbs! Before you remove tensioner, please read the removal method (and later reinstall) in this link. Best to understand the lockscrew and the locknut. For removal, loosen locknut, then tighten lockscrew on plunger shaft- this keeps it from plunging out during removal.

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/storagecliff/images/engine_odds-n-ends.html#A06

no need for gasket sealer - the suzuki gasket does it all!
 
Best if you put the engine at TDC on 1-4 before removing the tensioner. That way the cams wont rotate when it's removed.
 
steve murdoch said:
The tech files on this site are fantastic.
Most everything you need to know will be here.
http://www.bwringer.com/gs/camchaintens.html
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Nice! Thank you.

tom203 said:
You've done the hard part- removing the carbs! Before you remove tensioner, please read the removal method (and later reinstall) in this link. Best to understand the lockscrew and the locknut. For removal, loosen locknut, then tighten lockscrew on plunger shaft- this keeps it from plunging out during removal.

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/storagecliff/images/engine_odds-n-ends.html#A06

no need for gasket sealer - the suzuki gasket does it all!
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Thank you, this guide seems to fill in a few parts missing in the one Steve Murdoch posted.

JTGS850GL said:
Best if you put the engine at TDC on 1-4 before removing the tensioner. That way the cams wont rotate when it's removed.
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I saw the TDC info in the bwringer guide.


I still need one thing clarified; If I dismantle and reassemble per the above guides will I need to re-tension the chain? Or is that something it does by nature with the spring constantly providing the required pressure?
 
Darazuu said:
I still need one thing clarified; If I dismantle and reassemble per the above guides will I need to re-tension the chain? Or is that something it does by nature with the spring constantly providing the required pressure?
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If you install it correctly it will automatically set the tension.
 
While you are in there, check the cam timing. it's been off by a tooth or even two on a lot of the old GSes I have worked on.

And while you're in there check the valve clearances.
 
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