Why You Need Hylomar

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by Thorcusmodee, Aug 22, 2018.

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  1. Thorcusmodee

    Thorcusmodee Well-Known Member

    Jun 2, 2018
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    Just for a laugh I thought I would strip the engine from my Trophy to see where the loud rattling noise was coming from, I had identified it was the bottom end. Upon stripping I noticed that the engine had been apart before, there was no sign of any blue Hylomar around the sets of the liners. The sump had plenty of coolant in it, the following photos tell the rest of the story. Next time somebody tells me that the engine runs as sweet as a nut I won't believe them until I have heard it for myself :)

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  2. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    Proof positive that the ‘tools’ are not just the ones in the box!
     
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  3. Tricky-Dicky

    Tricky-Dicky Crème de la Crème

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    Looks like someone knew nothing about measuring clearances when messing with that engine.
     
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  4. Hack Driver

    Hack Driver Well-Known Member

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    Sorry you have to deal with this mess. Good luck on the rebuild. That engine is such a pleasure when it's running right.
     
  5. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Oh hell, how long have you had the bike bye?
     
  6. Thorcusmodee

    Thorcusmodee Well-Known Member

    Jun 2, 2018
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    I bought it a month or so back. I paid very little for it as it wouldn't start when I went to see it. The guy said it ran perfectly but the fuel tap was knackered so there was no fuel getting to the carbs. Fortunately I have a spare engine, I am now building a cafe racer - part 98 Trophy, part 92 sprint, part warped imagination on my part. I was going to rebuild the engine but as the crank would need regrinding it's not worth it. It's all good fun :)
     
  7. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Glad it was handy money. I always buy ‘safe’ by buying cheap.
     
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