1984 Yamaha fj 1100

[Flynt]

Take back what I said...  your intake valves hit the top of that piston at least (thanks for the big pics Ron).  I'd bet you have some bent intakes (and a cam timing problem of some sort).

Frank

[racerrad8]

You can see the carbon displaced on the piston down in the hole too on the intake side.

Did you check the cam timing before you removed the cams?

Randy - RPM

[mikedastonfj1100]

Yes... I did check cam timing... It looks like it skipped a gear tooth or two... Removed cam and saw no broken teeth....
exaust side looked fine on timing and the gear... Will look a little further tomorrow...

[mikedastonfj1100]

Thanks everyone for all the posts:)... She fired up today:).... What the most awesome music to my ears to here the engine run for the first time in a few years...

[mikedastonfj1100]

Wow has it been a long time since i been on this forum.. completely forgot about it honestly... did enjoy the old FJ for about a year or so after i got it back running.. but sadly it got sold few months ago... went and tried my luck on a cruzer and am enjoying it very well.. 2001 vstar 650 classic.. kinda decided to slow down for a while becuz the fj just about nearly killed me

[yambutt]

Hey mike what part of Louisiana are u from, I live in the Covington area, I have a 1992 fj 1200....so how did you like the accel coils

[mikedastonfj1100]

Hey mike what part of Louisiana are u from, I live in the Covington area, I have a 1992 fj 1200....so how did you like the accel coils

Those coils worked very well with no issues.. im living in the natchitoches parrish area..