jonx4x4
02-26-2015, 08:41 PM
So my buddy dumped this black Yamaha 3-wheeler on me last fall after finding out that I had done a top-end rebuild on my Honda.
He said it was smoking and he wanted me to rebuild the top-end on it. I looked at the VIN, and it appears to be an 85.
Ive already came up with a price for a piston, boring the cylinder, and gaskets. I got to thinking about the timing chain, and figured it should be replaced. I dont see any kits when I search, but chains are cheap and plentiful.
My question is, should I go ahead and replace the gears and guides too? I mean, if they fail, it would be just as catastrophic as the chain letting go. Anything else I should also replace?
Thanks.
He said it was smoking and he wanted me to rebuild the top-end on it. I looked at the VIN, and it appears to be an 85.
Ive already came up with a price for a piston, boring the cylinder, and gaskets. I got to thinking about the timing chain, and figured it should be replaced. I dont see any kits when I search, but chains are cheap and plentiful.
My question is, should I go ahead and replace the gears and guides too? I mean, if they fail, it would be just as catastrophic as the chain letting go. Anything else I should also replace?
Thanks.