650RJ (Seca)

Cylinder Head and Camshaft Reassembly

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12. Cylinder head and Cam shafts 

a. Install the new cylinder head gasket. Install the dowel pins and "O-rings". Locate the cam chain cavity cylinder seal with the tabs down.

b.   Install the cylinder head onto the cylinder. Pull the cam chain through the cylinder head as it is installed. Tie the cam chain so that it does not fall into the crankcase.

Consumer Information

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CONSUMER INFORMATION

Notice

The information presented represents results obtainable by skilled drivers under controlled road and vehicle conditions, and the information may not be correct under other conditions.

STOPPING DISTANCE

Engine Removal

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ENGINE REMOVAL

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the engine in order to remove the cylinder head, cylinder, or pistons.

A.   Preparation for Removal

1.    All dirt, mud, dust and foreign material should be thoroughly removed from the exterior of the engine before removal and disassembly. This will help keep harmful foreign material from the engine oil.

Upper Crankcase Reassembly

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT

A. Important Information

1.    Gasket and seal

All gaskets and seals should be replaced when an engine is overhauled. All gasket surfaces and oil seal lips must be cleaned.

2.    Properly oil all mating engine and transmission parts and bearings during reassembly.

3.    Circlip

Valve Springs and Lifters, Camshafts, Chain and Guides -- Inspection and Repair

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D. Valve Spring and Lifters

1. Checking the valve springs

a.   This engine uses two springs of different sizes to prevent valve float or surging. The valve spring specifications show the basic value characteristics.

b.   Even though the spring is constructed of durable spring steel, it gradually loses

Remounting the Engine

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REMOUNTING ENGINE

1. Reverse the applicable removal steps to reinstall.

CAUTION: Always use new bolts in the drive shaft coupling.

2. Install and tighten the engine mounting bolts.

Engine mounting bolt torque:

8 mm bolt: 2.0 m-kg (14.5 ft-lb) 
10 mm bolt: 4.2 m-kg (30.4 ft-lb) 
12 mm bolt: 7.0 m-kg (50.6 ft-lb)