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cylinder blocks plugs
22 Jun 2006 11:05
Just a question folks. If you flip a cylinder block over, there are eight (
rubber plugs blocking the ends of chambers that are open to the outside. What is the function of those plugs...is it merely to keep dirt/detritus from contacting the base gasket?
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Michael
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Re: cylinder blocks plugs
22 Jun 2006 11:52
If I understand correctly, those are there to dampen vibration, so the aluminum cooling fins don't ring.
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Re: cylinder blocks plugs
23 Jun 2006 02:13
Thanks guitargeek! Those clever Japanese never cease to amaze me.
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Re: cylinder blocks plugs
23 Jun 2006 08:52
That is indeed what they are for. Other wise your Kawasaki would sound like Yoko Ono at a some point in it rpm range :woohoo:

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