Honda InterceptorVF700F Shop Manual page 165

CRANKSHAFT/PISTON
TROUBTES}|OOIIIIO
Excessive noise
1. Crankshaft
o Worn main bearing
a Worn rod bearing
2. Piston and Connecting Rod
o W o r n p i s t o n o r c y l i n d e r
o W o r n p i s t o n p i n o r p i n h o l e
.
Worn rod small end
Low compression or uneven compression
1 . W o r n c y l i n d e r o r p i s t o n r i n g
Excessivg smoke
1 . W o r n c y l i n d e r , p i s t o n o r p i s t o n r i n g s
2 . l m p r o p e r l y i n s t a l l e d p i s t o n r i n g s
3 , D a m a g e d p i s t o n o r c y l i n d e r
Overheating
1. Excessive carbon build-up on piston head
2. Blocked or restricted flow of coolant
3. Sticking thermostat
Knocking or abnormal noise
1 . W o r n p i s t o n s a n d c y l i n d e r s
2. Excessive carbon build-up on piston head.
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Date of lssue: January, 1983
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