Generator cover is this bad?

[Trigger]

Thanks Trigger. David silvers here I come agin.
Is there supposed to be any oil in there at all for the pre engage or such?


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Very good question. There is no crank seal on that side and there is about half a mm float from the case to the starter cog. I have seen alternator housings dry as a bone, some with a thimble of oil and one once that had over a litre of oil because someone put the seal in round the wrong way.

[onethumb]

Thanks. Top information.
Can I change it without talking out the starter?


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[hairygit]

Yes!

[onethumb]

Result. Cheers hairygit.
Part ordered.


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[onethumb]

Ordered the seal then remembered that I put the engine on its side while in the frame to remove it. Could that be the reason for the oil being in the generator cover?
I'll still change it while I've got it open but just wondering.
Also when changing the cover are there any do's and don'ts concerning the generator its self? 


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[yozzer74]

We're is this seal mine was full of oil when I took the cover off .

[onethumb]

We're is this seal mine was full of oil when I took the cover off .

Hi yozzer It's number 19 on the diagram



 


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[yozzer74]

Cheers

[Trigger]

Ordered the seal then remembered that I put the engine on its side while in the frame to remove it. Could that be the reason for the oil being in the generator cover?
I'll still change it while I've got it open but just wondering.
Also when changing the cover are there any do's and don'ts concerning the generator its self? 


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If you removed the engine on its side and lifted the frame off, it should of been on the points and clutch side. Not the alternator

[onethumb]

Hi trigger, that's what I did. I read all the stuff on here and then did what you all said. It's been so long I forgot which way up.
Has any one got the thread size of the bolt that holds the flywheel on. Or is there any one in wolves or Amersham who's got the removal tool that they could hire out.


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[Bryanj]

Got one in Gloucester

[onethumb]

Thank you for such a kind over Bryanj, I would love to drive over to you and pick your brain ( you've got fans all over fella) but by the time I've paid the fuel in the transit.
Where is the cheapest supplier out there?


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[Bryanj]

If you are going to work on all the fours get the genuine Honda one from Dave silver or any Honda dealer 07733-0020001 is the part number. if its a one off   i think M & P do one

[onethumb]

Thanks bryanj, the m and p one might suit my purpose better. ( twin or a stroker next I think)
I'll get searching.

[Bryanj]

There are several listed on ebay but if going for a one model only make sure you get the SOHC one