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----- Original Message ----- From: Rick <gsxr1100@ptw.com> To: John C Williamson <john.williamson5@virgin.net> Sent: Thursday, May 20, 1999 6:25 AM Subject: Re: [turbobike] Re: SOHC Honda headgasket problem > I would try like john said but I use Yamabond on the head gasket. > Silicone gasket sealer made things worse than nothing at all for me. > If that doesn't work then try oringing the cylinder. > > Turbo Rick > 350HP Turbo GSXR1100 Street bike > Web Site http://www.ptw.com/~gsxr1100/ > Southern California Timing Association 1998 Fastest Bike of the year > EL Mirage Land speed Record holder 204.626 MPH > E-mail gsxr1100@ptw.com > > > > Slightly more seriously, make sure that the gasget is well annealed, and > > that the surface of the head / block is FLAT and not polished. A flycutter > > usually used to machine the surfaces leaves a 'machining' pattern on the > > surfaces. This 'bites' into the gasket and holds it into position. Make > sure > > that the surfaces are fully degreased, and then use a SMALL (I mean very > > small smear!) smear of silicone gasket sealer (very thinly!) around all > the > > bore edges, and oilways. This stops the capilliary effect that actually > > makes the oil penetrate under the gasket, which allows the gasket to blow > > out of position. Try to get stronger studs as they probably lift / stretch > > under boost. > > > > John Williamson > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Joe Allan <beak@seaside.net> > > To: <turbobike@natvideo.com> > > Sent: 20 May 1999 06:13 > > Subject: [turbobike] Re: SOHC Honda headgasket problem > > > > > > > Hello All; > > > Just came back from trying out my supercharged 750 Hondamatic dirt > > > dragger, goes good but after the 10th run down the track the copper head > > > gasket blew :-( Pulling it apart tomorrow....any hints?? > > > Stock studs only allow 16 pounds torque. > > > Joe Allan > > > Vancouver Island > > > Canada > > > > > > > > >