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Offline McCabe-Thiele (Ted)

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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #105 on: November 11, 2020, 10:10:10 AM »
Great progress Ted, somebody has been busy. Good luck getting the engine out.

Thanks Steve,

I have a sort of deadline as I've got the date for my operation it's on the 25 th November 2020 unless Covid affects things at the last minute as an ICU bed has to be free for me.

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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #106 on: November 12, 2020, 04:37:45 AM »
Gearbox oil pump on end of one of the shafts

My pipe had no clips just a push fit with a pipe showing it's age with a lack of elasticity - I guess as it's under suction so no need?

I will need to replace it for sure.
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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #107 on: November 12, 2020, 11:11:55 AM »
No clips on that hose. Once the sump is fitted it can't go anywhere anyway.
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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #108 on: November 12, 2020, 04:57:38 PM »
Great progress Ted, somebody has been busy. Good luck getting the engine out.

Mainly due to storage considerations I've decided to leave the engine in place in the frame probably until early next year now.

Still toying with the idea of removing the cylinder head & barrels in situ but seeing NJ's build I don't want to hit head nut issues at present so might leave it as is.
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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #109 on: November 17, 2020, 10:43:47 AM »
Can't leave it alone so yesterday finished oven baking the sump. Baffle plate was slightly rusty so it had the "Evaporust" treatment as I could not undo the holding screws it was done in place over 2 days. Decided against grinding out sump scuff - left its lightly battle scarred looks on the fins.



.sump with age scars by Teddy Bagshaw, on Flickr

.inside sump by Teddy Bagshaw, on Flickr
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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #110 on: November 19, 2020, 09:34:57 AM »
Still doing a bit of tinkering - had a look at the camshaft cover with a view to painting it. I was surprised to find it has the rocker shaft in it as well as acting as half of the camshaft bearings.

Pleased to find that there was no undue wear on the rocker heels and that the rocker shafts were in good condition. The visible parts of the camshaft lobes look good as well. This confirms to me the mileage of 32,600 is genuine.

Just shows how well they were engineered I guess - back in the 1960's BL A series rocker gear was always well worn even at fairly low mileages.camshaft cover by Teddy Bagshaw, on Flickr


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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #111 on: November 21, 2020, 11:59:03 PM »
Camshaft cover cleaned initially with petrol then with carburetor intake spray cleaner. Cover painted after full strip and rub down with 1200 Grit.


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cleaned camshaft cover by Teddy Bagshaw, on Flickr

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painted cam cover by Teddy Bagshaw, on Flickr
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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #112 on: November 26, 2020, 07:02:41 AM »
Tinkering days are over until probably February. I'm in step-down at Derby Royal. I'm now minus one kidney tbh I feel okay this morning. 😊😊😊
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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #113 on: November 26, 2020, 07:21:02 AM »
At least with the internet you can keep in touch and ask anything that comes to mind while you're recovering. Take care, hope you feel back to top form soon.

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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #114 on: November 26, 2020, 07:22:30 AM »
Lots of light, slow jobs  to do im sure just be safe and careful

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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #115 on: November 26, 2020, 09:06:06 AM »
Have a good recovery Ted.
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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #116 on: November 26, 2020, 10:13:58 AM »
Best wishes.

Keep in touch.

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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #117 on: November 26, 2020, 10:18:58 AM »
Best wishes Ted.

Although I have to point out that we've no manuals for kidneys,  or recommended oil viscosity  ;D

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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #118 on: November 26, 2020, 10:22:06 AM »
Best wishes for your recovery. Take it easy,  no need to rush! 😎
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Re: OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
« Reply #119 on: November 26, 2020, 03:56:02 PM »
All the best for a quick recovery Ted. I'm gonna have to slow my restore down now so I can adopt my strategy of following your progress and copying you. Some might say I couldn't go any slower. ;)
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