advice needed....loss of power..cam tensioner? - Page 4

**cnc** · 10-05-2013, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by okiecowboy

I agree..I don't have any info about if they did a bleed down..I will find.d out time..

Do you think the auto compression release could account for a 100 psi difference?

I never tried to do a compression test on a Nomad, so I don't know if it could account for such a variance, I would just expect to see low #'s on both jugs.
I can tell you though, if those were real #'s a difference like that should make the motor shake and or sound different at idle.

trosco · 10-05-2013, 12:52 AM

I am not aware of a automatic (or manual) compression release on the 1500/1600 engines? I know there is a automatic compression release setup on the V2Ks to aid in starting but I wasn't aware our bikes had one?

**cnc** · 10-05-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by trosco

I am not aware of a automatic (or manual) compression release on the 1500/1600 engines? I know there is a automatic compression release setup on the V2Ks to aid in starting but I wasn't aware our bikes had one?

Hey Ross,
How are you?, it's been a while. I never had a Nomad motor apart to see the inner workings of one, but I suspect the system holds the exhaust valve slightly open till the motor reaches a certain RPM. I believe there is a specific name for the system and If I'm not mistaken Mas has mentioned he has disabled a few of them when putting a motor back together.
Maybe he will chime in and edjimacate us more.

**tomm** · 10-05-2013, 10:03 AM

According to the manual, compression should read between 50 and 85 on both cylinders.

The KACR (Kawasaki Automatic Compression Release) does hold the exhaust valves open a bit to make starting easier. A high reading could be caused by carbon buildup, or something wrong with the KACR (again, according to the manual).

I think it was MAS Tequila as well who said he's removed the KACR from a number of bikes without any problems. I think he even recommends it because if it fails, it can cause a lot of damage. Hopefully he'll comment.

okiecowboy · 10-07-2013, 05:38 PM

Anyone recommend a online source to buy injectors for a nomad?

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trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	I am not aware of a automatic (or manual) compression release on the 1500/1600 engines? I know there is a automatic compression release setup on the V2Ks to aid in starting but I wasn't aware our bikes had one? __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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10-05-2013, 10:03 AM	#49
tomm Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lee, New Hampshire Posts: 568	According to the manual, compression should read between 50 and 85 on both cylinders. The KACR (Kawasaki Automatic Compression Release) does hold the exhaust valves open a bit to make starting easier. A high reading could be caused by carbon buildup, or something wrong with the KACR (again, according to the manual). I think it was MAS Tequila as well who said he's removed the KACR from a number of bikes without any problems. I think he even recommends it because if it fails, it can cause a lot of damage. Hopefully he'll comment. __________________ Tom Maziarz (tomm) VBA #00766 2008 Kawasaki Nomad (Black) 1978 Suzuki GS750EC (My son is riding it now.) 2017: National Rally - Lake George, NY 2016: NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2015: National Rally - Eureka Springs, AR 2014: NE US / E Canada Rally - Lincoln, NH 2012: NE US / E Canada Rally - Wellsboro, PA
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10-07-2013, 05:38 PM	#50
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