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FrntFork-Oil Lock Assembly

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by gregu, Jan 25, 2009.

  1. gregu

    gregu Member

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    My 1982 XJ 750 front fork oil lock assembly came out of the slider and I believe a part is missing. The service manual and bike bandit show 5 parts to the lock assembly. Below is my description. Can anyone correct me?
    (I will try to attach a small photo)

    The damper rod (with rebound spring) protrudes from inner fork tube.
    The lock assembly fits to the damper rod and the entire part goes into the lower slider. From the bottom up:
    1. Aluminum Lock Piece (1) with Seal (2) set in groove.
    2. Hard metal swedge (3) with narrow end pointing up.
    3. Then metal washer (4)

    There is a 1/16" gap. Should there be a washer between the Lock Piece and the Swedge to keep oil inside the lock assembly and passing into the damper rod ports?

    Thanks, Greg
     
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    I hate to answer my own question but I see a few have viewed the topic so here goes...

    There is a thin metal spring washer that goes in the gap. It allows the swedge shaped piece to open, by-pass oil and then close again. The 1/16 gap is normally closed due to the spring washer.

    Ah Sherlock, what leads to this conclusion...
    I decided to screen the shop vac contents and found 2 suspect pieces of metal. When laid together, presto...the missing spring washer!

    Anybody got a couple spring washers? (22mm OD, 14mm ID)
    Greg
     
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    Ace Hardware is your friend... so is Chacal come to think of it. I've been saved on more than a few Sundays by Ace (and His grace as well).
     

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