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willbob
Broken camshaft
Took off the top to see what may be causing backfire, and one section of the camshaft turns independently from the others. It's a 1983 GS750T. Any good sources for used or new camshaft? Any tips on replacing these. The bearing area looks a little rough. Are there replacement bearings? The spot almost looks as if it is part of the block. Once I replace it I'll have to adjust timing. What is best manual and where do I get it? Thanks in advance for the help. Really wanted to ride this summer, but it looks like I might not get there.Tags: None
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Check ebay for camshafts. You have a 16 valve engine so make sure you get the proper cam. The worn bearing surface is a major concern though. You will need a new head if the damage is extensive since there are no bearings. Post a couple of photos of the head scoring and we'll let you know if the head is salvageable.Ed
To measure is to know.
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Sounds like you ran without oil in the top end.
Recently did you switch cam cap bearings?
Any work involving silicone?
Remove clutch hub?
More than likely if you built up enough heat to seize and snap a camshaft I'd have to say your head is junk.
If you need a set of 80 GS1100 16 valve cams I have them.1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.
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Originally posted by chef1366 View PostIf you need a set of 80 GS1100 16 valve cams I have them.Ed
To measure is to know.
Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182
Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846
Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf
KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection
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Originally posted by Nessism View PostWill they fit in a 750? :shock:1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.
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txironhead
You might want to check Ebay for a Factory Service Manual for your bike. A Clymer will work, but the FSM is much better. You may also be able to download one at www.repairmanualclub.com.
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