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CB350/400 / Re: Getting started/project CB350/400f
« on: February 10, 2011, 08:47:49 AM »
I investigated it last night. What i thought was a bodge was just a loosened off tensioner. When i had a closer look it had the correct lock nut, but the thread for this was covered in road filth, i cleaned it all up fitted the blades and screwed it back in. I believe the tensioner is working.
The manual is terrible about this though, is there a better online resource for tips and tricks with photos?

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CB350/400 / Re: Getting started/project CB350/400f
« on: February 09, 2011, 11:08:28 AM »
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Whilst the exhaust is off and the engine cold make sure the cam chain tensioner is working

Right i've had a look at this. Its the bolt down by the oil filter housing? I think mines been bodged. The adjusting bolt itself is ok but there is no lock nut, just an oversized nut spinning freely. I have to have another look at it, but i'm pretty sure someone has just ignored this for a lot of years.

Anyone got a pic of what parts should be there?

Progress made: New exhaust valves ground in and fitted.
                     NOS gasket set sourced and bought.


Going to try fitting the head tonight.



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CB350/400 / Re: Getting started/project CB350/400f
« on: January 30, 2011, 10:45:04 AM »
Thanks mate.

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CB350/400 / Re: Getting started/project CB350/400f
« on: January 29, 2011, 05:21:54 PM »
ok, check the chain tensioner! duly noted. ;D
Is there a mark on the cam indicating which position it should be in when attaching the sprocket? I gather that pistons 1+4 need to be at TDC but the cam?

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CB350/400 / Re: 400/4 Racer
« on: January 27, 2011, 11:46:34 AM »
no i was just browsing fleabay and i saw it. it looks like how i want mine to end up, only i want mine to run. ;D

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CB350/400 / Re: 400/4 Racer
« on: January 27, 2011, 11:42:04 AM »
its for sale!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Honda-400-4-cb400four-cb400-4-cb-400-four-race-bike-/280620544611?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item415649b263

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CB350/400 / Re: Getting started/project CB350/400f
« on: January 27, 2011, 09:30:17 AM »
I have no manuals, PDFs are more than welcome!

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CB350/400 / Getting started/project CB350/400f
« on: January 27, 2011, 09:10:40 AM »
I've inherited a basket case CB350four. Its been fitted with a CB400 four engine at some point in its life and has been caf

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New Member Introductions / Re: Belgian/Irish novice.
« on: January 27, 2011, 08:54:52 AM »
Cheers steve! At least i don't have to "wrench on my scoot" over here! ;D And they don't have kettles or sheds over there either!

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New Member Introductions / Belgian/Irish novice.
« on: January 27, 2011, 07:57:47 AM »
I was sent here from the u.s. board
John here, and Irishman living in Ghent belgium.
I have kind of inherited a basket case of a CB 350 four from a friend, its got a 400 four motor in it with burned out valves and is generally in "save me now before its too late" condition. This is my first inline four as i'm actually a Lambretta scooter nut who normally enjoys tuning small wheeled two stroke singles so i'm here to get as much help with my new project as possible.
Hope you will all be patient with me? ;D

Here are two photos of my new money pit, i'm hoping to finish it off with a period full fairing and some trick rearsets and clip ons, but first.......get it running!





this is my usual thing

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