ZL400 valve clearance settings

[337edy]

Hi

Does anyone know the correct valve clearance settings for a 1996 ZL400?

Thanks

337edy

[zlMark]

I just checked the specs for the zl500/600 and they are the same as the zl900/1000. chances are they are the same.

inlet .13mm -.18mm
exhaust .18mm -.23mm

check all your info decals to see if the specs are listed

[Wold]

i think it will good for you

Engine zx400-d3
Cylinder compression kPa 880-1.070, 530rpm
Valve timing inlet open (BTDC) 37°
close (ATDC) 67°
duration 284°
Valve timing outlet open (BTDC) 72°
close (ATDC) 32°
duration 284°
Valve clearance inlet (cold) mm 0,13-0,18
Valve clearance outlet (cold) mm 0,18-0,23
Ignition timing (BTDC) Crank angle 17.5°/1.200 - 40°/7.000
Piston and cylinder clearance mm 0,043-0,070
Coolant capicity l 2,0

[337edy]

Thanks for that, getting info for this bike has proven quite difficult. Don,t currently own a manual for this exact bike but always on the lookout. Seems that the 400,500 and 600 are pretty much the same bike. My model is a ZL400D2 and often find that parts listed for a ZL600B1 are the same thing.

[patrock21]

I found that from russia: ALL INFORMATION ABOUT VALVE CLEARANCE SETTING:
http://live2ride.kz/manuals/65-kawasaki-eliminator-400-zl400.html

Manual for Kawasaki Eliminator 400 (ZL400) (microfiche)
The engine is similar sporttureram series ZZR.

Dimensions
Length 2.245 mm
Width 720 mm
Height 1.090 mm
Seat height 705 mm
Dry Weight 195 kg.
Fuel tank capacity 13 liters
Tire Front 100/90-18 56H
Rear tire 150/80-15M/C 70H

Navigation data
Maximum speed 180 km / h
Acceleration to 100 km / h in 4,5 sec.
Type the drive gimbal
Transmission Manual 6-speed
Clutch wet multi-disc
Braking distance 12.5 m at 50 km / h
Turning radius 2.9 m

Data Engine
Type - 4-valves per cylinder, 4-cylinder inline, DOHC, water cooled
Volume of 398 cc
Cooling system - liquid
Stroke mm 56,0 x 40,4
Compression ratio - 11.0
53l.s. power (43kW) / 12.000
Torque Nm 35.3 / 10.500
Ignition system - TCBI
Ignition system - electronic
Lubricating System - Forced lubrication (wet sump)
Starter system - starter
Carburetors - Keihin CVK30 x 4
Cylinders - from left to right 1-2-3-4
Firing order - 1-2-4-3
Coolant 2 liters.

Engine
Compression in the cylinders 880-1.070 kPa, at 530 rpm
Setting the time of opening the intake valve (BTDC) 37 °
Closing (ATDC) at 67 °
duration of 284 °
Setting the time of opening the exhaust valve (BTDC) 72 °
Closing (ATDC) 32 °
duration of 284 °
The clearance of inlet valves (cold) mm 0,13-0,18
Exhaust valve clearance (cold) mm 0,18-0,23
Ignition timing (BTDC) Measuring the angle of 17.5 ° / 1.200 - 40 ° / 7.000
Allowable gap cylinder / piston 0,043-0,070 mm

Lubricating System
Viscosity SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 20W-40 or 20W-5
Volume of 3 liters.

Fuel system
Data synchronization 2.7 kPa vacuum
Idle 1.000 - 1.100 rpm (1.200 - 1.500 rpm) *


Electrician
Battery Type - YB12AvAK
Battery Capacity - 12V 10A.ch.
Type of spark plugs - NGK D9EA or ND x27ES-U
NGK D8EA, or ND X24ES-U
Spark plug gap mm 0.6 - 0.7
value at the poles 14V / 2A, with 4.000 rpm
The values of the generator 14V / 20A at 10.000 rpm

* - Possible values of No Load Speed

[zlMark]

Cool, same as the rest of the bikes then