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Did you rotate the con rods on the crank before you fitted the crant Ted to test for any tight spots?
Hi Ted,As a matter of interest, what readings did you get with your Plastigauge on the Con rods and the Main bearings.Thanks Dennis
I'm thinking as I have not gone any further I will have to split the crankcase to see if there are any bearing marks - not looking forward to removing the Honda bond.
Hi Ted,I found that using a small paint brush dipped into a shallow cup of cellulose thinners, then gently brushed over the Hondabond joint face and left for 5 minutes, will soften it dramatically, sufficient to wipe off with a cloth.Do you know what big end shell colour was installed previously ?Dennis
Quote from: Macabethiele (Ted) on June 02, 2021, 08:09:48 PMI'm thinking as I have not gone any further I will have to split the crankcase to see if there are any bearing marks - not looking forward to removing the Honda bond.When you had the engine apart originally Ted, did you torque up the con rods to see if there was any tight spots which may indicate ovaling of the con rod big ends. If the shells are now marked in any way, it usually means the con rod needs re claiming due to ovaling.
Seen hundreds of oval Honda rods in my time. I measure up rods on a con rod reclaiming machine as, it has a dial on it. Do you have all the rods on the correct way ? It is always good practice to put the shells in the crank case, fit the crank without the rods, torque up and rotate by hand. And see if any shells are marked. Take the crank out and do the same with the rods on the crank. Checking while building is the best way to go