Cylinder Head Removal

[Guest]

Ya'll,

I have just picked up a 1979 GS-850. It is very clean, but the left side exhaust was rotten. SO, off comes the exhaust - broke two exhaust bolts even after a good soaking in penatrating oil. IF I can't get the bolts out I may have to remove the head.

? Can I remove the head with the engine still in the frame?
? Does anyone know where I can get a Cam Chain Link?

[terrylee]

Yes you can remove head without removing engine from frame. Not positive but I don't think you can add links to cam chain, someone with more know how will tell you for sure. terrylee

[7981GS]

You DO NOT need to cut the cam chain to remove the cylinder head or cylinders.

Eric

[BassCliff]

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There's no need to break the cam chain to remove the cams. Just make sure the chain doesn't fall into the lower crankcase. You'll find the service manual on my little website. In fact, it's a virtual GS850G parTAY! Anyway, let me dump a TON of information on you and share some GS lovin'.

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[Denny Lee]

Cylinder Head Removal

Thanks BassCliff, Eric, & Terry !

This was just what I needed. Great Resources! I have already assembled my GS Note book filled with printed suggestions from this site.
On with the work...

[7981GS]

Just bend a coat hanger from around the upper frame tubes and make a hook to hold the cam chain.
Keep a telescoping magnet handy if you happen to drop the chain and fish it back out.

Eric