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CB350/400 / Re: Gearbox Coutershaft
« on: April 28, 2020, 03:23:38 PM »
Would it be better if it was pressed out? Unfortunately I do need to replace the bearing as it is very growly.

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CB350/400 / Gearbox Coutershaft
« on: April 28, 2020, 02:43:24 PM »
Hi,

I'm currently starting the rebuild of a 1975 model. While stripping and cleaning the coutershaft assembly I've hit a problem. I need to replace both the ball and needle bearings. The grooved twin row bearing is held in position by a sleeve. Will a normal 3 legged bearing puller pull this off? Pic is attached.
Thanks in advance

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CB350/400 / Re: Engine Cases
« on: April 25, 2020, 10:39:46 AM »
I'm on furlough at the moment. My wife is at work. I have baked some lovely engine casings this week. The oven has just pinged to let me know the top crankcase is ready.  ;D ;D  Just open all the windows and any smell is gone by the time she gets home.

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CB350/400 / Re: CB400/4 ENGINE STRIP, ASSESSMENT AND REBUILD BY JULIE
« on: April 15, 2018, 10:51:39 PM »
I was just reading some of the earlier pages regarding spark plugs. NGK recommend D8EA plugs in the CB400 F1/F2 not the resistor type. www.NGKpartfinder.co.uk the site is a bit long winded but easy enough to navigate.

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CB350/400 / Re: Engine Paint
« on: April 10, 2018, 07:46:54 PM »
Thanks for the advice. All taken on board and ready to examine every nook and cranny.

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CB350/400 / Re: Engine Paint
« on: April 08, 2018, 08:53:02 PM »
All the casings have been vapour blasted and thoroughly washed and cleaned. All oil ways have been blasted out to make sure no media has been left behind. Would you suggest a scotchbrite pad and wipe down with thinners?

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CB350/400 / Engine Paint
« on: April 08, 2018, 08:08:27 PM »
After searching the forum it would seem the three types of paint to use are Simoniz Aluminium VHT, POR15 and 2 pack. I have 2 questions: Which is closer to the original Honda colour? and / or Which do you think will give the best result?

Eagerly awaiting your expert advice...grovel, grovel.

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Recommended Sources for Parts and Services / Re: Vapour Blasting
« on: December 04, 2016, 10:55:16 AM »
This guy adds a corrosion inhibitor to delay the process. I'd had the casings blasted previously by a friend of a friend of a....etc. He used crushed glass at too high a pressure and left the surfaces very rough. Red Dragon did it properly and managed to recover my casings to a condition that is now good enough to be painted.

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Recommended Sources for Parts and Services / Vapour Blasting
« on: December 03, 2016, 04:15:30 PM »
I can recommend Dave Jones from Red Dragon Vapour Blasting in Wrexham 01978 448983. He does vapour and dry blasting. I had a price from a place in Chester (15 miles or so closer to me), but with two more items Red Dragon was still £60 cheaper. The finish is superb. From badly corroded to smooth satin.

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CB350/400 / Re: CB400F Engine Bearings
« on: November 17, 2016, 10:56:27 PM »
Cheers Ash. I'm being over cautious really, the engine has done between 15k and 22k (depending which of my brothers you talk to) The bike was in my dads workshops when they were set on fire in 1984. While getting it back on the road the oil was changed but the engine not flushed, it overheated. It then sat around gathering rust in a damp lock up for 25 years. On stripping the engine it had a fair bit of sludge in it.

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CB350/400 / Re: CB 400/4 Headlamp
« on: November 14, 2016, 10:44:39 PM »
If you're using an H4 bulb. You don't need to go 100watt to get a brighter beam. Both Ring, Lucas, Osram & a few others do 55/60watt H4 that give a much brighter light. from 50% up to 120%. Don't go to Halfords as they are too bloody dear. A local Motor Factor should be able to help.

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CB350/400 / Re: CB400F Engine Bearings
« on: November 14, 2016, 10:38:04 PM »
I'll look into that. Thanks Trigger :D

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CB350/400 / CB400F Engine Bearings
« on: November 13, 2016, 05:08:47 PM »
While looking for Crankshaft shells I was pointed in the direction of this thread

http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,9538.msg68584.html#msg68584

I managed to get all my shells even the yellow ones (ebay.fr) I noticed link to Yamiya for a set of engine bearings costing around 175 euros + vat + import duty, etc.

I've managed to source 3 of them. 16003, 6205 x 2 & 16004. They are SKF bearings (so high quality) they cost me less than £30 including postage.

I used a company in Bootle, Liverpool. Bearing Source, Unit 11, Millers Bridge Industrial Estate, Seymour Street, Bootle, Liverpool. L20 1EE
Speak to James on 0151 374 2151, He's really helpful.

I'm trying to track down the others and will let you know if I do.

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CB350/400 / Re: 1975 CB400/4 Shells
« on: October 29, 2016, 05:48:17 PM »
Yellows arrived safely from France via ebay. Thanks for the link Chris400F. Only 3 greens to get from Mr Silver when they have them back in stock and I can get started.  ;D

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CB350/400 / Re: 1975 CB400/4 Shells
« on: October 24, 2016, 08:45:42 PM »
Cheers Trigger I had a feeling that might be the case. Thanks for the link Chris. 25euros per pair, not bad. CMS have just upped theirs to 25 euros per shell plus 15euros carriage.  :o I'll see which way my brother wants to go.

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