Tecate carb options-

[mudbogger]

Greg, if it breaks or what ever, I will replace it. If it still sucks air after mounting, I will replace it.
For some reason I did not keep your mailing info so be sure to PM me that if a replacement is in order.
And yes, Yamabond/Hondabond is much better choice.

john

Hi John, I re-installed the reeds and intake today using the red high temp silicone, I'll let it sit for 24 hrs and recheck it, I am not the best at gaskets to be honest, lets see what happenes before you send it.Theres is 1 bolt on the side of the intake that when snugged is pushing the intake out alittle bit, I took a picture of it for us to view.I snugged the bolts with a 1/4 inch rachet hand tight. I also took the stuffer out of the V-Force reeds to see if that helps/hurts.
On another note I ordered Boyesen reeds for the stock cage in case for some reason this doesnt not seal-LOL

[jeswinehart]

Greg, if you get a moment, post up a picture of that stuffer box thing. I just can't get it thru my head as to what that is.
like I said in my PM, I HOPE it is a intake boot problem ! I can take care of that. I just feel bad for you having troubles no matter what it turns out to be.

john

[mudbogger]

Ok,John, sorry I left the "stuffer" at my garage,I don't have it here-I will take a picture and post tomorrow for you. Here's pictures of the intake snugged down.I did not by any means overtighten the bolts, they were snugged with 1/4 inch rachet hand tight, can you see the area around the 1 bolt I am referring too, it seems to be pushed out. I tightened the bolts till it was snug,and you see the end result on the kicker side of the intake. Your thoughts?I did not have time to leak down test today, had bis at work to take care of, hopefully tomorrow I will leak down test it and I'll post a report. I am going to try the 35 mm PWK again before going to ANOTHER CARB/REED PACKAGE.
Also I included a picture of the Coffman's silencer I just purchased, I have the expansaion chamber as well!

[jeswinehart]

yeah there is something amiss with that one. Now can I PLEASE have your address again
*don't have another green one but got a replacement ready to ship out to you*

john

[sblt500r]

those are v force 3's. i use the v-force 2's as there supposed to be better. the 2's don't use a stuffer. never seen a force 3. the 2's are all screwed together.

john, on your intakes, is the aluminum flange a piece of billet or an aluminum epoxy poured into a mold?

[jeswinehart]

I run a set of V force 3 om my 84/85 motor. It was what come on it so I don't know any different.
But at any rate, the flange is made up of 50% atomized alu + 50% resins. Mold poured
I have got to think there was air bubble entrapment in that area that I could not see when I made it so it would just crush out.
A board member sent me a old intake boot and I removed the rubber from it, what a of a job to do !
The intake turned out as O.E.M. as it gets but if that is what I had to do to make intake boots, I would NOT make intake boots ~ it was that much a pita.
One of our overseas members has had 10 prototype flanges stamped out and I am awaiting those to try.
I had asked muddoger to try the carb cleaner trick on his motor if leak down test shows a vacuum leak, just to isolate if the leak is indeed coming from the intake area so looking forward to hearing those results.
Now, anybody got Gregs address ! Obviously, from pm talk + here he is a very humble sorts and don't want seem like he is taking advantage of me or something ,,, somebody PM me his address !

[mudbogger]

ok update.I leak down tested the intake, was worse them before.I removed it and took some pictures, the alumn insert on the 2 side bolts were broken, and the rubber inside was collapsed as well.I only tightened them hand tight, again with the 1/4 ratchet,and just snugged.I will post the pictures here to see if for some reason I did something wrong.I know I did not overtighten the bolts on the cage/intake, perhaps the insert was damaged or weakened by shipping-god knows I have had much shipping damage for sure.Anyway-I hate to send it back to Jeswinehart,and I hope that my postings on this issue will not hinder a person/s here to purchase from John, the stuff he does is top notch,great customer servcie, and I am sure this is a isolated case.Things do happen when you make a product, the world's not a perfect place for sure!!

[mudbogger]

I am wondering what OEM intake will fit on this motor? Are the 84-89 KX 500 AND KX 250 intakes the same.The reason I ask is for my spare motor I am currently rebuilding needs one as well, and I like the information too! I was looking for the thread on interchangeable parts here, but cannot seem to locate it.

[jeswinehart]

Okay, Greg finally PM'd me his address ! heck, he even wants to pay the shipping ,,, told ya this guy is humble !
Yep, that one is rubbish so toss it, I don't even want to see it Greg.
I will have a replacement in the mail by noon via priority and NOooo, you are NOT gonna pay for anything.
I am darn sorry something of mine caused you so much work !

john

[mudbogger]

Please, perish the thought!!!. You did nothing, stuff happens, I may have done something wrong as well!I was going to send the old 1 back, perhaps it may help in future molds? I wanted to get a honest opinion on it, see if I screwed it up
oh btw as if life gets better-the front caliper started to leak,LOL!More to do on this ride, dam!

[mudbogger]

Have a question related to this, race fuel-the local station sells CAM2 fuel, 2 grades 109 octane and 114 octane-at my compression level of 205-should I try a gallon of the 109 or the 114, and is the rpm range I have good for the 109 grade?

[mudbogger]

Pictures of the intake for Jeswinehart.Also pictured is the "stuffer" I had installed in the reeds.

[mudbogger]

got the replacement intake from JESWINEHART thank you very much looking to installl over the weekend-will post results!!!

[mudbogger]

Well, what do you know-installed the replacement intake from JESWINEHART and it sealed right up-PHEW!! i AIR LEAK TESETD THE MOTOR TODAY-HELD 6 POUNDS FOR 4 HRS, then I released the pressure and double checked it again at 5 pounds with soapy weater, held steady all day at 5 pounds no leaks!! thank you JESWINEHART for the replacement.I installed the COFFMANS exhaust,tank, etc and it is ready to go tomorrow for some jetting using the 35 mm PWK 68 slow jet, 185 main, stock needle on middle groove.Those are just preliminary, I know I might have to change it up, I will post pictures later of the exhaust and intake mounted.

[jeswinehart]

You are very welcome Mudbogger and again, I apologize for the "blem" one one being a BUM one.

john