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1973 Z1

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:56 am
Author: Adrian90s
Hi guys,
Been running the bike a few weeks ( weather permitting) and I can hear a low frequency rumbling at the low end of the engine (stethascope) its not always there and the bike appears to run OK.
It's had a top end refresh and the camchain is the correct length.
The cam adjuster was broken and is now replaced and I have 125 psi on all 4 cylinders. The carbs were overhauled and set up ok.
Heard horrendous stories of crank bearing failure whilst in the brass cage due to rust when stood some time....mine was.
Would a video help someone diagnose? Anything else to check...oil pump?

Thanks Guys

Re: 1973 Z1

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:58 am
Author: Adrian90s
Who is this man with the nickname Buzzard? Perhaps he can help with the diagnostics.
Thanks

Re: 1973 Z1

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 12:49 pm
Author: warren3200gt
Dave Ennis. Buzzworks.

Re: 1973 Z1

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:02 pm
Author: gray
have you balanced the carbs recently? I once bought a 400-4 with a horrendous bottom end rumble ( for a song) which went away when I balanced the carbs

Re: 1973 Z1

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:04 pm
Author: ADRIAN H
sent a pm with Buzzworkz details on.

Re: 1973 Z1

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:30 pm
Author: Adrian90s
Apparently the carbs are not balanced, I thought my motor man had done it...he though I had done.
I only have the 2 cylinder carbtune , will I have to get the 4 cylinder or is someone close to me who would volunteer/rent the correct item
Someone to watch over me is good...I only know flat twins!

Re: 1973 Z1

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:51 pm
Author: warren3200gt
Easily done with 2 cylinder carb tune. Choose cylinder 3 as your datum. Balance 1&3, 2&3, 4&3. Then you can cross check any pairs.

Re: 1973 Z1

Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2023 6:55 am
Author: Adrian90s
Thanks for the help guys, my engine man is going to assist me with the correct tools