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By 97kingquad · Posted
I can not find any gasket kits for the valve cover. I have bought 3 rebuild kits for different bikes and none come with a valve cover gasket so I can't double gasket. I did think that maybe there is supposed to be some room between the two mating surfaces so I ok it some rtv and let it sit finger tight overnight so I'll tighten it down and see how it is. -
Interesting, since you have the old head back on , try running it and see how it goes, if problematic you could try rebuilding it, or you could use the other head and double gasket the valve cover and see if it gives you enough clearance, but there might be discrepencies other places that would cause problems. -
By 97kingquad · Posted
Thanks gw, I took the valve cover back off and it spun normally again I can't find any difference between the two besides some wear on the head from the carnage before. But I just put the old head back on and I can turn the engine over now -
My first thought is the head from the parts bike might be not be an exact fit, especially after you said it seemed tighter after installing the valve cover, or are the valve covers different from head to head, might check that. I would take the valve cover back off and see if they are any shiny areas where it is rubbing. That engine was a mess you have done an amazing amount of work to get it right. Very impressed with your dedication!
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