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CB350/400 / Re: Cam chain tensioner bolt
« on: February 10, 2020, 10:00:06 AM »
Dave,
I agree, the kit seems well made and so far easy enough to fit.
The oven I got was an Electriq 70 liter one- it was the cheapest one I could find with a 13amp plug and available quickly - only used it briefly so far but seems fine and CB400F crankcases fit in sitting flat on the mesh shelf which is handy.
Welcome to use it if you're not too far - it's one of those things that won't get much use but really handy to have in the shed now and then I guess.
Have to admit I've never even dreamed of trying to use the o/h oven or dishwasher - I'd never get away with it!
Cheers,
Andy

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CB350/400 / Re: Cam chain tensioner bolt
« on: February 08, 2020, 06:06:14 PM »
Well, finally got all the bits ready to sort the cam chain bolt and happy to say all worked out well today.
Spent a fair while trying to find a way to align the case in my pillar drill but finally gave up as it all got far too complicated!
Took a gamble with hand drill and luckily went smoothly and drilled clean hole with no drama.
Tapped new thread and adjuster kit seems to fit really well (only loosely fitted so far until cases are painted).
Relieved as I can now crack on with the engine work.
Bought a cheap oven for the shed so I can cure paint without causing a messy divorce - might get painting tomorrow so fingers crossed.
Thanks again for all advice on the cam chain bolt.
Andy

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CB350/400 / Re: Cam chain tensioner bolt
« on: January 26, 2020, 09:30:33 AM »
Thanks again,
I'll order one up and give it a go
Cheers,
Andy

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CB350/400 / Re: Cam chain tensioner bolt
« on: January 25, 2020, 07:00:52 PM »
Thanks,
Maybe I'll try contacting the seller to see what the thread pitch is.
I've got a pillar drill so can hopefully set the case up firmly in the right position for this.

Are there other recommended repair routes for this if the ebay one doesn't work out?

Cheers,
Andy

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CB350/400 / Re: Gaskets and seals
« on: January 25, 2020, 08:53:54 AM »
Thanks Julie,
Yes I'd like to get a set of the oil pump o rings if you can let me know how to sort them.
Also, do you know where can I get the dowel o rings

Cheers,
Andy

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CB350/400 / Re: Cam chain tensioner bolt
« on: January 25, 2020, 08:51:10 AM »
Bryan,
The ebay number is
283730100697

Hopefully you can see it from there?

Cheers,
Andy

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CB350/400 / Gaskets and seals
« on: January 24, 2020, 06:28:49 PM »
Hi all,
Having been through most of the 400f engine parts I've pretty much worked out the list of bits needed but have a few questions I'm hoping someone can help with...
Does the NE gasket set which seems to be the widely available one (presume OK?) include the oil control gaskets or do these need to be ordered separately?
Are there any other gaskets not included in the set i should also get separately?
Does the DSS oil seal set include all the seals needed for the engine or are further ones needed?
Cheers,
Andy

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CB350/400 / Re: Cam chain tensioner bolt
« on: January 24, 2020, 06:23:53 PM »
Bryan,
Having cleaned everything up and gone through all the parts in the boxes I think I know what's gone on!
The thread in the crankcase for the tensioner setting bolt has been fitted with a dodgy M6 helicoil which was even a bit loose so I've pulled this out and the original thread is only partly intact.
The tensioner bolt also has a partly damaged thread so I guess between these two issues the tensioner would be likely to slip.
I think the PO has then made up an M8 'special' bolt and used this to push down the camchain adjuster from the end to tighten the chain manually'.
To fix this mess I've seen a repair 'kit' on ebay for a reasonable sounding £24 and which seems to include all the parts needed - any idea if these work?
I'll then get a new oil check bolt and washer as standard.
Hopefully this makes sense!
Cheers,
Andy

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CB350/400 / Re: Cam chain tensioner bolt
« on: January 12, 2020, 04:41:48 PM »
Thanks Brian

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CB350/400 / Cam chain tensioner bolt
« on: January 12, 2020, 12:00:23 PM »
Hi again,
Another question on the cam chain tensioner bits.
The hole in the crankcase for the bolt to lock the tensioner has been repaired at some time with a M6 thread insert - it seems quite secure and thread is good but I wasn't sure how this should really be.
As I understand it the original bolt has M6 thread at the end and then a bit of M8 with a nut further towards the head.
Should the thread in the cylinder case be all M6 or a bit of both to fix properly.
Hope my rubbish description makes sense..

Cheers,
Andy

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CB350/400 / Re: Engine Strip - I'm nervous
« on: January 05, 2020, 10:56:33 AM »
Thanks Trigger

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CB350/400 / Re: Cam Chain Tensioner bits
« on: January 05, 2020, 10:55:13 AM »
Thanks Trigger,
I'll have a look and check them.
Presumably they're quite easy to prise out and replace?

Cheers,
Andy

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CB350/400 / Re: Engine Strip - I'm nervous
« on: January 05, 2020, 08:52:54 AM »
Guys,
Bit off-topic but seems that lots of the 400's have broken piston rings (mine included but just on one piston) - is there something 'different' about the engine design that causes this as I haven't come across it on other makes / models?

Cheers,
Andy

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CB350/400 / Re: Cam Chain Tensioner bits
« on: January 05, 2020, 08:48:44 AM »
Many thanks all,
Had a happy session in the garage with files and Dremel and horseshoe now moves really freely so that's a real result (money saved to spend elsewhere no doubt!).
Final question re the cam chain tensioner - I assume the two dampers shown in the parts book either end of the slipper are sitting inside the two end 'cups' - all looks OK so do these need replacing or are they generally OK to leave alone?

Waffey - will be interesting to see how both engines get on.
I got this bike as a basket case in many pieces and the engine was part-dismantled so I couldn't check for any debris in the filter etc. Just going through everything as carefully as I can to see what needs fixing and so far it doesn't look too bad to my inexperienced eyes.
The previous owner had taken off the sump, cylinder head and a few other parts, had them blasted and then gave up and boxed it all up so it's a mish-mash of bits at the moment.

Cheers,
Andy

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CB350/400 / Re: Cam Chain Tensioner bits
« on: January 03, 2020, 07:49:34 PM »
Thanks
I’ll give the horseshoe a clean up and see if it frees up OK
Good news that other bits look alright

Cheers
Andy

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