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Chips with that ? US Automotive VHT 200c for one hour.



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Dennis

This was going to be my method but the wife was adamant that it wasn't as it would make the oven smell 

Mike

Whilst stripping the crankcases to be soda blasted i removed both oil guides. When rebuilding should oil guide B be replaced? Im unsure of whether it is meant to be of a solid plastic construction or is it rubber that has hardened over time that needs replacing?

A picture of the part I'm talking about:



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Mike

Thanks for the info Oddjob.

I emailed hendersons to confirm whether the picture or text was incorrect and they have confirmed it is a bare item and updated the website.

Mike

I'd like to replace the primary shaft bearings in my '77 550k3. They feel a little rough due to the of the amount of water that had contaminated the oil in the engine I imagine.

Can anyone point me in the direct of the correct bearing and where i might find them?

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Mike

Thanks for the info, il look at for one from a K3. Il be using an aftermarket exhaust, the motad one that came on the bike was rotten and i didnt like it much anyway.

Mike

My CB550K3 was missing a kickstart when i bought it. So I'm looking to buy one.

Would a kickstart from a '73 cb500 be the same as a 550 k3 kickstart?

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Mike

I finished off stripping the engine down tonight. The only sign of damage i've found from the water is a small amount of rust on the primary drive gear on the crankshaft. I haven't attempted to clean it up yet but I'm hoping il be able to.

Pistons and top crankcase removed:


Bottom crankcase, I've just got the main shells and primary shaft bearing to remove


Top crankcase, just the shift drum to remove


Mike

I got the brackets cut off the other side this evening:





I've just got a few smaller sections to tidy up and then i can cut the bridge at the back. I also got an impact screwdriver and undid all the bolts from the clutch housing, so i can carry on with stripping the engine.