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Title: I found this in my sump
Post by: MaximoGF on February 12, 2016, 09:32:54 PM: Hey guys

In preparation for my first engine start attempt I was draining the oil and checking the sump tray. The oil was ok, no gunk but I found this laying in the tray. I am guessing this is bad new and it means something in my engine has broken down. any ideas what it is?
Title: Re: I found this in my sump
Post by: matthewmosse on February 12, 2016, 10:54:01 PM: Looks like a bearing cage? Not sure but not a good thing to find.
Title: Re: I found this in my sump
Post by: MaximoGF on February 12, 2016, 11:03:09 PM: Sounds ominous Mathew, repairable though?
Title: Re: I found this in my sump
Post by: steff750 on February 13, 2016, 07:45:06 AM: yes i had same problem once years ago i would strip engines for fun then,the days when engines was cheap as chips
a previous owner had blown the gearbox doing sprints and hill climbs in my case
i stripped the engine for nothing ,but i had to be sure i spose ;)
Title: Re: I found this in my sump
Post by: Trigger on February 13, 2016, 09:05:55 AM: Good job that you found it before it has done any major damage .
Title: Re: I found this in my sump
Post by: MaximoGF on February 13, 2016, 11:57:56 AM: Thanks fellas appreciate the response. Second question, I have basic tools, sockets spanners etc, a Haynes manual and a shed! Is it a nightmare of a job to open up the engine, find the offending item and replace it. Or is it do-able for a novice? :-)
Title: Re: I found this in my sump
Post by: Aly-b on February 13, 2016, 01:39:20 PM: Quote from: MaximoGF on February 13, 2016, 11:57:56 AM
Thanks fellas appreciate the response. Second question, I have basic tools, sockets spanners etc, a Haynes manual and a shed! Is it a nightmare of a job to open up the engine, find the offending item and replace it. Or is it do-able for a novice? :-)
You may be able to find a video of someone doing an engine restoration on your model of bike on youtube.
Best of luck. :)
Title: Re: I found this in my sump
Post by: Johnwebley on February 13, 2016, 04:11:02 PM: Quote from: Aly-b on February 13, 2016, 01:39:20 PM
Quote from: MaximoGF on February 13, 2016, 11:57:56 AM
Thanks fellas appreciate the response. Second question, I have basic tools, sockets spanners etc, a Haynes manual and a shed! Is it a nightmare of a job to open up the engine, find the offending item and replace it. Or is it do-able for a novice? :-)
You may be able to find a video of someone doing an engine restoration on your model of bike on youtube.
Best of luck. :)

check this out

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=honda+CB500four+engine+strip

it looks like there are several in a series,
well,theres nothing on the Tele!! so ,at least this is educational !!

also look at this,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkJJDCDBWlY

looks like its in 32 episodes
Title: Re: I found this in my sump
Post by: MaximoGF on February 13, 2016, 06:04:09 PM: Nice one john will check those out, how hard can it be :D :)
Title: Re: I found this in my sump
Post by: mike the bike on February 13, 2016, 06:24:57 PM: You'll need a torque wrench to reassemble it correctly, not to mention gaskets, Hylomar. Budget for things that you may find that are worn like the camchain, snapped bolts, bearings etc.
Good luck with it
Title: Re: I found this in my sump
Post by: matthewmosse on February 13, 2016, 10:29:00 PM: I did my first cb550 engine in a shed, stood in a puddle of water with an old sideboard as a workbench. Took a weekend including removing it and putting it back in. These days I would be a bit more carefull being as bits cost more.