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    Mixed up buckets on '83 XJ 750 Maxim

    Since I know the shims are mixed up, and since I don't have the bucket tool. Is there any problem with just removing the cams to access all of...
    Post by: sammgs, Aug 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Mixed up buckets on '83 XJ 750 Maxim

    CORRECTION/CLEARIFICATION FIRST.javascript:emoticon('post', 'message', ':D') I want to thank everyone that has helped my son and I complete...
    Post by: sammgs, Aug 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Mixed up buckets on '83 XJ 750 Maxim

    Please let me clear up some confusion. The orginal problem with this engine was an excessive oil leak. The engine ran fine, idle with no...
    Post by: sammgs, Aug 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Mixed up buckets on '83 XJ 750 Maxim

    Sorry I am not being completely clear. The bike has not run AT ALL since the engine rebuild. It did run okay before taking everything apart.
    Post by: sammgs, Aug 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Mixed up buckets on '83 XJ 750 Maxim

    The compression gauge is old, but I am not sure I can readily quantify my confidence in it. The bike ran ok (but not great) before taking...
    Post by: sammgs, Aug 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Mixed up buckets on '83 XJ 750 Maxim

    FIRST.javascript:emoticon('post', 'message', ':D') I want to thank everyone that has helped my son and I complete this project. I have worked...
    Thread by: sammgs, Aug 29, 2014, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Final Part ID and Engine starting

    Okay, so I promise this is the last part ID. I have an 83 XJ 750 Maxim. Everything is back together with only one extra part. It is some kind of...
    Thread by: sammgs, Aug 23, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Need a part ID'd

    I checked the headlight adjustment spring, its still on there...must be off something else in the garage....or maybe a ballpoint pen?? Thanks for...
    Post by: sammgs, Aug 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Need a part ID'd

    How many springs does the cam chain auto tensioner suppose have? As far as I can tell it only needs 2 and I have both of those.
    Post by: sammgs, Aug 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Need a part ID'd

    I have an 83 XJ750 Maxim. I am working on the engine and I have most of side covers off. Today, I noticed this spring on my garage floor, I have...
    Thread by: sammgs, Aug 20, 2014, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Arrows on cam caps and dots on cam

    I have an 83 XJ750 Maxim. How close does the dot on the intake cam & arrow and the exhaust cam dot and arrow have to be? The intake cam dot is...
    Thread by: sammgs, Aug 14, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What is this part?

    I have 1983 Xj750 Maxim. I have been working on my engine, While moving the engine this part fell out, and I am not sure where from. My guess is...
    Thread by: sammgs, Aug 12, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tips for removing cylinder head-to-crankcase long studs

    I just got these removed with lots of liquid wrench and a jamnut. Thanks for the help
    Post by: sammgs, Aug 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tips for removing cylinder head-to-crankcase long studs

    I have an 83 XJ750 Maxim. A few of these studs are in rough shape, lots of rust and corrosion. I ordered replacements from Chacal. Any tips on...
    Thread by: sammgs, Aug 10, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    missing front wheel spacer and possibly other parts.

    First let me start by saying I have an 83 XJ 750 Maxim. I am in the process of replacing/rebuilding my calipers, master cylinder, brake pads and...
    Thread by: sammgs, Jul 12, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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