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Source for PV O-rings?
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 9:34 am
by jools
Anyone know of where I can get x3 powervalve o-rings in Oz? (The ones that fit on the bushes) -I'm on a bit of a deadline to get this bike ready for a 'fathers and sons' ride so I need them quickly if poss.
The bike is a 250RZ '84 34J (I think the 350 ones are different)
Cheers
Jools
Re: Source for PV O-rings?
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 10:14 am
by EPApolice
I would go to the local bearing supplier and get some o rings to do the job. You should be able to get little selection boxes there, just make sure the size you need is in there and your set.
Re: Source for PV O-rings?
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:01 pm
by fred99999au
Yep, I got some Viton O rings for the PV end caps from the local bearing supplier.
Re: Source for PV O-rings?
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 8:01 pm
by jools
I'd maybe worry about just chucking in any 'normal' o-ring onto those bushes, (not talking end caps here) -they're operating in a very hot, chemically harsh environment, could be some sort of super-rubber compound, nitrile or something? And...
My memory is not to be trusted!... but I seem to remember when I did my ol' 350 15 years ago, that the o-rings weren't the normal round cross section, but square section (?). I'll know soon.
Anyway, I've ordered some from my handy local Yammie dealer, easy (but not cheap at $10 a pop. Great that they can still get 'em -for a 1984 bike. And they've actually got the (crown shaped) oil seals in stock!
Cheers,
One more thing, can anyone confirm the standard main jet size, for an '84 RZ250 YPVS 34J.
155 right? (As found the bike had had 180's installed)
-Jools
Re: Source for PV O-rings?
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 8:22 pm
by EPApolice
What I meant was go to the shop and tell them why you want and they will be able to sort you out and the selection packs you can get are worth buying as you always need O rings. Or you can just get raped at $10 each.
Re: Source for PV O-rings?
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2012 2:03 pm
by w3a51l
EPApolice wrote:What I meant was go to the shop and tell them why you want and they will be able to sort you out and the selection packs you can get are worth buying as you always need O rings. Or you can just get raped at $10 each.
+1 to the above. I get my o-rings from the local hydraulics parts place. They know their shizzle, and costs about 5% of OEM prices. Either take the parts and old o-rings for them to inspect and guesstimate or get the numbers for diameter and section from your Stealer.