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motofunknerd · Member

Knowledgable enthusiast semi professional sought

dlowenst · Member

Where are you located?

Have you had a look at the official Yamaha service manual? I did a fairly extensive rebuild on mine a few months ago, and found the service manual to be very clear and comprehensive, especially when supplemented by some of the stickies at www.ttr250.com/. And from experience you're likely to get very helpful assistance here on this forum for pretty much any question you might have.

Dave

motofunknerd · Member

Hi Dave,

Thank you for your reply.

I'm in Hampshire...

I would attempt some of it but would be last resort to be honest. I don't have the best facilities for an engine rebuild and probably lacking some of the specialist tools needed.

Do you think I should post my ad in some of the other topics on here?

Justin

tripodtiger · Senior Member

Grab the manual. I'm an enthusiastic muckanic. All my mechanic mates enjoy reading my exploits too. As long as it's not cutting, filing, welding, braising, it's probably within the ability of everyone.

A mate - non-mechanic - suggested if it's proving difficult, there is probably something wrong. So stop and have a good look. He was speaking about tube repairs and tyre fitting but the rule is almost generic.

What makes things difficult for you and I is, apart from apprehension, the perceived lack of correct tools. I think my specialist tools are limited to a couple of torque wrenchs and some clutch holding tools.

The best two tools I bought are a hot air gun and a map gas torch. The hot air gun matches beautifully with the freezer & plastic bags for when I need to do bearings. The map gas torch does the same, faster, when I don't need to worry about it melting.

How many times have I put work off because of apprehension. When I finally get around to it, it's so simple a kid fresh out of school could do it.

Having typed all that, you're already after the best advice. Someone that will give you assistance, guidance and encouragement. That's how you make mates too.

motofunknerd · Member

Hi Tripodtoger,

I have to say I'm flattered by the confidence you both have in me. :D Much appreciated.

In this particular case, it's not just a case of swapping old parts for new. I have two engines, with which I hope to make one. Unfortunately they both have cylinder head issues.

so I thought there might be someone on here who really knows these engines, that might want to earn some pocket money.

I do have an update... There is a guy who runs a machine shop near by and he will take a look at the heads and give his opinion as to whether they are both toast or not.