XJ650 Starting issues

If using a factory style oil cooler, the ADAPTER PLATE attaches to the engine crankcase via a special UNION BOLT (which has external threads which screw into the crankcase, and internal threads that accept the finned filter cover (or, in your case, the threaded hollow stud which holds the spin-on flat plate).

The adapter plate is going to add about 2-1/2" of additional projection (away from the engine, towards the header pipes) to the system.

The threaded stud that we provide with the spin-on kit is not long enough to reach and secure both the spin-on plate and the adapter plate.......you must use the union bolt.

 

So the hollow stud will have to come out to be replaced with a union bolt, and it will take 2.5 inches more?

Welp, I guess that will absolutely be a problem for the future. Everything seems fine for now but 1. I don't know if there is 2.5" of clearance with these headers, unless I can find a way to make these headers spread out 15mm wider (or get new headers made) 2. removing the bolt when everything is fine currently is absolutely something I am putting off till a later date.