Checking a non-running engine

[psyguy]

buggered screws



so, the two remaining set screws i can probably drill out
the top screw on the oil pump, i can drill the head off

now, the bottom screw on the oil pump... uhm it's in the very corner... i can't really get to it with the drill
i don't have a dremel tool, so cutting a slot in the head is not an option

suggestions please

[psyguy]

steve, this one is for you

[Dogma]

That looks familiar...

I'm still using the cheap impact driver, but with new bits. I've come to regard bits as disposable, since they come from the hardware store in little Tic-Tac boxes.

[psyguy]

ok, all the screws are now out and i can continue with separating the cases

the pistons and the bores look all right to the naked eye... measurements to follow

[Freddy]

Hi Psyguy it looks like a bit of a mission you have on your'e hands good luck. Just by reading this thread about the motor being in an accident and by looking at your photos of the engine I just happen to have some parts mainly cosmetic cam cover,gear selector cover and a couple of stator covers.If you decide to proceed and do this engine up I can pass these parts on to a fellow GSr member for the cost of freight..P.S how are you getting on with organising the big Kiwi get together? I have a few mates that would be keen on it. Cheers Freddy

[psyguy]

I can pass these parts on to a fellow GSr member for the cost of freight.
P.S. how are you getting on with organising the big Kiwi get together? I have a few mates that would be keen on it.

hi freddy

here's the thread on the kiwi gs get-together:

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=134357

if you and your mates that are interested would care to drop a line in that thread that'd be awesome
it could become a nightmare organising something like this unless everyone's registered on the same site


the engine is now disassembled - i'll post the pics up soon - the crankcases have been welded in few places but it seems that the bike was on the road AFTER that so i may be in luck after all

i'm definitely keen on relieving you of one of the stator covers - that's the only bit i'm missing (i think )

[Big Jay]

WEll first, if the cams are missing, are the cam caps on the head? If not, pass on it.

If they are, do a leakdown test. See how worn out it is.

Jay

[psyguy]

WEll first, if the cams are missing, are the cam caps on the head? If not, pass on it.

If they are, do a leakdown test. See how worn out it is.

Jay

thanks jay
i've got the whole thing. the cams were off only as my mate needed to use some shims. the engine is now completely disasembled.
the wear on the top end isn't really a concern, the bottom end is - in particular, any misallignment in the cases

[psyguy]

update

the crankcases and the crankshaft are now at the reconditioners shop for the inspection of all clearances, alignment, runouts, etc.

should have some information by the end of next week - fingers crossed!

[psyguy]

well, the 1100 crankcases and the cranksfaft came back from the engine reconditioners and the verdict is not so good.
apparently, the crankases "tunnel" where the crankshaft sits is so much out of alignment that it can't be repaired. it must have been a might crash to twist/misalign the cases.

the crankshaft seems ok though.

so, i guess Bruno stays an 850 for now...

[49er]

well, the 1100 crankcases and the cranksfaft came back from the engine reconditioners and the verdict is not so good.
apparently, the crankases "tunnel" where the crankshaft sits is so much out of alignment that it can't be repaired. it must have been a might crash to twist/misalign the cases.

the crankshaft seems ok though.

so, i guess Bruno stays an 850 for now...

Hi Ivor
I've only just noticed this thread. Sorry to hear that your cases are US.

I know that Ian Anderen in Rotorua has a completely stripped 1000G engine for sale. That might do the trick if you can get it cheap enough!

I don't have any spares with mine and won't know it's true condition until the rebuild in a couple of years time.

[psyguy]

Hi Ivor
I know that Ian Anderen in Rotorua has a completely stripped 1000G engine for sale. That might do the trick if you can get it cheap enough!

any contact details by any chance, mate?

[KiwiGS]

Gday Ivor mate
Sorry to hear about the cases.
Let me know if you want me keep an ear out down 'ere.
Cheers

[49er]

any contact details by any chance, mate?

Anderson Motorcycle Wreckers, Tallyho Street, Rotorua. Ring him for a price. He's not cheap!

[Jackbob]

FYI - There was a GS1100G (I think - it was a later model shaft drive 2 valver) at Atomic wreckers last week when i was there picking up some bits for my GS1000.
The top end including the cylinder block was off the engine but it looked OK for your purposes (i.e. rebuild) and it was still in the (rolling)frame. In fact i purchased aftermarket the crash bars fitted to it.

Cheers. TW.