Author Topic: 550 F2 started!  (Read 61152 times)

Offline Laverdaroo

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 3407
    • View Profile
Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #15 on: November 14, 2021, 11:57:43 AM »
Roo.... Trig has a box of used carb jet springs here that he's just told me about 🙄🙄🙄.
Edit...... I've found 2 in the box that are usable Roo.
Edit...... Found another 2 as well.


ooo, ooo, BAGSEY!!!!! 8)
Mornings are the invention of the devil!

1977 CB550F (current money pit!!)
2002 VFR800 VTEC (The Beloved)
1977 CB400F (the last money pit!)
1998 Ducati 748\853 conversion(sold :()
1980 ish CB750KZ in a billion bits (need to get rid, anybody want one?))

Offline Nurse Julie

  • 1977 CB550/4 Mongrel Brat. 1974 UK 500/4 K1. Honda CD250u.
  • Grogu
  • *
  • Posts: 8206
    • View Profile
Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #16 on: November 14, 2021, 11:59:46 AM »
Roo.... Trig has a box of used carb jet springs here that he's just told me about 🙄🙄🙄.
Edit...... I've found 2 in the box that are usable Roo.
Edit...... Found another 2 as well.


ooo, ooo, BAGSEY!!!!! 8)
OK Roo, see what else you need that we may have or you'll be spending more on post than parts 🤣🤣🤣🤣
LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give 10% discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

LINK TO MY CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP / ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD...NOW COMPLETE
http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,14049.msg112691/topicseen.html#new

Offline Laverdaroo

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 3407
    • View Profile
Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #17 on: November 14, 2021, 12:21:09 PM »

[/quote]
OK Roo, see what else you need that we may have or you'll be spending more on post than parts 🤣🤣🤣🤣
[/quote]

ha ha, I will. I only set about it as it was that or start painting windows............BOL++CKS to that thought I, I must have something to fiddle with in the shed and Mejima was the first thing I saw so before I knew it the carbs were being split on thekitchen table 8)

Chewy is getting moved to the hall for the winter so I can fiddle with Rosey, (the VFR) and the 550 so it appears that its going to be a busy winter ;D

As soon as  get the frame replacement (up in Wakefield still) I can start sticking bits on it and see what else I need. I'l keep you posted Julie ;D ;D ;D


I knw youre a Gin fiend, whats Trig's tipple?

Mornings are the invention of the devil!

1977 CB550F (current money pit!!)
2002 VFR800 VTEC (The Beloved)
1977 CB400F (the last money pit!)
1998 Ducati 748\853 conversion(sold :()
1980 ish CB750KZ in a billion bits (need to get rid, anybody want one?))

Offline Laverdaroo

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 3407
    • View Profile
Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #18 on: November 14, 2021, 12:26:20 PM »
Looks like someone has already removed the pin, the surface is far too flat for the original finish.

Also the butterfly looks out of line with the cable clamps.


The whole thing is out of jig a bit, it appears its had a hard life but Im sure it will nanny up ok.  Is that the pin then, I cant see any way of getting the bar out as it rocks slightly to either side but theres nothing else physically there that could effect the removal. If it is, what do I replace it with?
I thought that a shaft from a used rivet might be good as its fairly soft and can be filed soon to suit once in? What does the consensus use when tackling this issue. The bar has  to come out its well hammered and needs sorting, its not going back on like it is.
Mornings are the invention of the devil!

1977 CB550F (current money pit!!)
2002 VFR800 VTEC (The Beloved)
1977 CB400F (the last money pit!)
1998 Ducati 748\853 conversion(sold :()
1980 ish CB750KZ in a billion bits (need to get rid, anybody want one?))

Offline Bryanj

  • Grogu
  • *
  • Posts: 10695
    • View Profile
Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #19 on: November 14, 2021, 01:10:28 PM »
You tap the hole and make a bolt with a pin end to fit in the groove of the shaft that you will see when its out

Offline Laverdaroo

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 3407
    • View Profile
Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #20 on: November 14, 2021, 01:14:35 PM »
Righto,  going to venture out to the shed in a bit for a fiddle in a bit so I'll have a go and report back.

Cheers Bryan.
Mornings are the invention of the devil!

1977 CB550F (current money pit!!)
2002 VFR800 VTEC (The Beloved)
1977 CB400F (the last money pit!)
1998 Ducati 748\853 conversion(sold :()
1980 ish CB750KZ in a billion bits (need to get rid, anybody want one?))

Offline Laverdaroo

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 3407
    • View Profile
Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #21 on: November 14, 2021, 04:10:18 PM »
I bought some special brass bolts which have a protruding end on them, you tap out the alloy bracket, file down the brass end to match the slot in the bar and your good to go. I have a few, you want one?

See if the flat part of that pin is separate from the bracket, to me that looks to be part of the pin, in which case you can just lever under the flat part and get the pin out.


Yes please that would be really helpful Ken, cheers. I'll pm you my address mate.
Mornings are the invention of the devil!

1977 CB550F (current money pit!!)
2002 VFR800 VTEC (The Beloved)
1977 CB400F (the last money pit!)
1998 Ducati 748\853 conversion(sold :()
1980 ish CB750KZ in a billion bits (need to get rid, anybody want one?))

Offline Laverdaroo

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 3407
    • View Profile
Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #22 on: November 29, 2021, 09:46:42 PM »

Bit of an update,

Had rge carbs fully apart and cleaned all the way through with teh bodies off to my pal with the vapour blaster in Yeoville and when theyre done they should have a nice clear ceracote to them and looking like new with a bit of luck. I stared teh unenviable task of cleaning up the caps and bowls wich were in a right state but came up fairly well for the first go. Ive not actually seen them in daylight yet but they looked half OK for a start off.

Julie kindly found me a set of used springs for the bowls so thats taken care of now and they're ready for bobbing together once I scoot down and collect my bag of 'shiny' on Saturday form the blasters.

Onwards 8)

So on this one I'm going to have the side panels on it so asking for advice from anyone who's bought an after-market set off fleabay. Are they any good and was there a consensus on where was best to get them from, eg a particular seller etc.

Any advice gratefully received and absorbed.
Mornings are the invention of the devil!

1977 CB550F (current money pit!!)
2002 VFR800 VTEC (The Beloved)
1977 CB400F (the last money pit!)
1998 Ducati 748\853 conversion(sold :()
1980 ish CB750KZ in a billion bits (need to get rid, anybody want one?))

Offline Laverdaroo

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 3407
    • View Profile
Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #23 on: November 29, 2021, 09:55:25 PM »
Sorry forgot to spell check that lot :o
Mornings are the invention of the devil!

1977 CB550F (current money pit!!)
2002 VFR800 VTEC (The Beloved)
1977 CB400F (the last money pit!)
1998 Ducati 748\853 conversion(sold :()
1980 ish CB750KZ in a billion bits (need to get rid, anybody want one?))

Offline Nurse Julie

  • 1977 CB550/4 Mongrel Brat. 1974 UK 500/4 K1. Honda CD250u.
  • Grogu
  • *
  • Posts: 8206
    • View Profile
Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #24 on: November 29, 2021, 09:58:02 PM »
We get all our side panels from Kaz at LPM. They are excellent quality and a lot stronger than the OEM ones.
https://lpmreplicaparts.com/
LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give 10% discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

LINK TO MY CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP / ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD...NOW COMPLETE
http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,14049.msg112691/topicseen.html#new

Offline Laverdaroo

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 3407
    • View Profile
Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #25 on: November 29, 2021, 10:51:43 PM »
The all seeing eye strikes again!

Thanks Julie, You're ace ;) :) :)
Mornings are the invention of the devil!

1977 CB550F (current money pit!!)
2002 VFR800 VTEC (The Beloved)
1977 CB400F (the last money pit!)
1998 Ducati 748\853 conversion(sold :()
1980 ish CB750KZ in a billion bits (need to get rid, anybody want one?))

Offline Sesman

  • SOHC Master
  • Posts: 2000
    • View Profile
Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #26 on: November 30, 2021, 07:23:45 AM »
Second that side panel supplier. I have one on my restored 550F2. Perfect.

Offline Laverdaroo

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 3407
    • View Profile
Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #27 on: November 30, 2021, 06:45:51 PM »
Ordered today afetr speaking to Karen there,shes a right hoot!

Thanks again julie x
Mornings are the invention of the devil!

1977 CB550F (current money pit!!)
2002 VFR800 VTEC (The Beloved)
1977 CB400F (the last money pit!)
1998 Ducati 748\853 conversion(sold :()
1980 ish CB750KZ in a billion bits (need to get rid, anybody want one?))

Offline Laverdaroo

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 3407
    • View Profile
Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #28 on: November 30, 2021, 06:48:20 PM »
Couldn’t get these up last night due to the Tapatalk thingy not working!

So, only two caps to do but getting there.

For the record, I HATE POLISHING METAL


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Mornings are the invention of the devil!

1977 CB550F (current money pit!!)
2002 VFR800 VTEC (The Beloved)
1977 CB400F (the last money pit!)
1998 Ducati 748\853 conversion(sold :()
1980 ish CB750KZ in a billion bits (need to get rid, anybody want one?))

Offline Laverdaroo

  • SOHC Jedi
  • Posts: 3407
    • View Profile
Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #29 on: November 30, 2021, 06:50:54 PM »
.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Mornings are the invention of the devil!

1977 CB550F (current money pit!!)
2002 VFR800 VTEC (The Beloved)
1977 CB400F (the last money pit!)
1998 Ducati 748\853 conversion(sold :()
1980 ish CB750KZ in a billion bits (need to get rid, anybody want one?))

 

SimplePortal 2.3.5 © 2008-2012, SimplePortal