83 interstate head gasket

[kerryb]

Finished up the head gasket job, and ran the engine today. No smoke! Not black or white. I replaced the head gasket on one side and put new oem float valves and seats in the carbs. This means I won't know if the smoke was coolant or over-rich fuel mixture, but at least it's fixed.
Note to self...and other distracted mechanics,, make sue to reconnect the fan motor power plug before u start! It can be rather tedious to do it one-handed (left hand) after the radiator hoses are in

 

[joedrum]

Good deal

 

[Dusterdude]

Finished up the head gasket job, and ran the engine today. No smoke! Not black or white. I replaced the head gasket on one side and put new oem float valves and seats in the carbs. This means I won't know if the smoke was coolant or over-rich fuel mixture, but at least it's fixed.
Note to self...and other distracted mechanics,, make sue to reconnect the fan motor power plug before u start! It can be rather tedious to do it one-handed (left hand) after the radiator hoses are in

You ain't lyin

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[kerryb]

Just needed a place to upload these pics for someone...
Update, I rode the bike over 2000 miles in Florida and the head gaskets held up well. Was only down 2 days to replace rear wheel bearings, 'cause they were making a funny noise that didn't belong.