gt550 1973 engine strip down

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grahamS
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Suzuki 2-Strokes: gt550k 1973
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gt550 1973 engine strip down

Post by grahamS »

Hi peeps.

started last week, and now all in bits.

I bit messy in side me finks.
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grahamS
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Suzuki 2-Strokes: gt550k 1973
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Re: gt550 1973 engine strip down

Post by grahamS »

up date, crank now out.
a bit messy in side, the sris hole had lots of crap in them.
what a pain getting the clutch and crank nuts off.
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triumph 2018 900 streetcup, bar's and seat changed, like the street twin. Now with a belt drive.
honda 1977 CB750 super sport
suzuki 1973 GT550K
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Re: gt550 1973 engine strip down

Post by jabcb »

A cordless impact wrench is a neato tool that makes easy work of removing the clutch & crank nuts.
Also great for removing car lug nuts.

They can produce crazy torque when using them to install nuts. Impact torque sticks typically are not that accurate but can be used to limit torque.

Had to torque down the starter clutch nut on my gray GT750. Nut wasn’t previously torqued correctly, so the cotter key was sheared. An impact wrench + torque stick made it easy to torque the nut.
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GT550 72 & 75
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T350 69 & 71
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grahamS
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Joined: Tue Apr 11, 2023 11:42 am
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Suzuki 2-Strokes: gt550k 1973
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Re: gt550 1973 engine strip down

Post by grahamS »

Hi peeps.


new sris strainers.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/2euz4fQc3XcSnVXH8
Sometimes I look back on my Life.... And I'm seriously impressed i am still Alive...


triumph 2018 900 streetcup, bar's and seat changed, like the street twin. Now with a belt drive.
honda 1977 CB750 super sport
suzuki 1973 GT550K
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