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Old 1 Oct 2014
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TT600 engine information
hi, i'm looking for a bit of information on TT600 engines.
i have a 1983 XT600 34L which i have just got a dating certificate from Yamaha UK for.
it turns out the frame is of an 83 XT 600 but the engine is from a 1987 TT600.
what im wondering is was the engine put into the TT600's of this year the same as the engines in the 83 XT's?
im wanting to know whether the same problems with the early XT engines (weak 5th gear/oil pump) occur with the 87 TT's.
i'm assuming they use the same engine so have the same weaknesses but was just looking for conformation before i embark on a long distance trip.
any information would be greatly appreciated.
many thanks,
josh.
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ok so do the TT600's use the same engine then? i was planning on splitting the cases and inspecting the transmission before any long distance ride, but untill then i trust it for day to day riding
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In the US they added an external oil line in 88 on the XT600. Look for the external oil line from the oil filter area to the center cases . YHUMPTHUMP
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ye i have seen pictures of the external oil line but mine doesnt have one :/ and thats a very good point about the electrics i hadnt thought aboout that, the headlight beam is very dull could this explain it ?
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hi havent posted for a little while, unfortinatly the worst happened, the transmission went on the TT Engine :/ it was on 69000km though so i was expecting it to happen at some point. luckly i had 2 spare 55W engines, one was a much lower milage (25000km at last MOT) so have dropped that one in and has been running like a dream for the last few weeks, had a few teething problems to start with but have sorted them out now
as soon as i get the money im planning to to do the 3TB swap (again mainly for the leccy start
i have noticed abit of knocking, mainly when shes cold, my first thought was either the cam chain tension or the valve clearances (which i did check before dropping the engine in but best to double check ) ive also "done the whole put her in first and let the clutch out with brake on" test and the knocking does seem to increase :/ so not looking good but will see if it improves after double checking the cam chain and the valve clearences.
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had a good look through xpag6259's build thread and was wondering is the 3TB a direct fit then ?
i found this chart of which engine can be fitted to which frames and it doesnt mention that the 3TB will go into the 34L/55W frame, but i have read that some engines are wider so the swing arm has to be swapped because of different sprocket spacing :/ i am looking at doing an engine swap fairly soon so any info would be great.
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