Honda-SOHC

Ok - need a little assistance ....

Got the carbs off without much trouble but did notice that the two middle rubbers to the air box had no clamps

The carbs look to me that they have been cleaned ?

I’ve checked all main jets and all are clear and clean

I did find that the mixture screws had all been set to just less than one turn - could this have been the problem of not wanting to rev easily above 3500 rpm ?

I’ve noticed that one float ( 2nd from left ) has no springiness to it - all the others you can gently tap and they go down and up ?

What do I need to do to this float please ?

All the pics are as. I’ve found it - nothing cleaned inside or out

Thanks

Simon


 

The Honda manual is writen assuming you have a good basic knowledge, if unsure ask and i/we will explain it better-----maybe!!

I've ordered the bits and also picked up 4 genuine Honda carb gasket kits cheap  ... so may start with the carbs first !!

A light smear of Honda Bond on the pucks. Daunting I know but, why don't you do the work yourself?. Its a way of learning and there are all the resources you need on the forum in the way of advice and encouragement

Thanks ... I'll mull over having a bash but don't want to make things worse !!

So looking in to the head gasket requirements ...

This higher priced kit from David Silvers ....... any thoughts

https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB550K-1978-USA/part_356535/

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Do I also need the 6 x 91318-300-013 hat bits ?

https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/parts/by-part-number/partnumber_91318300013/

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Any other seals that are needed ?

Thanks

Simon

Rust-oleum Combicolor is far superior to Hammerite.
I use there products all the time as I have never had any bad feed back

It gives just the right sheen level. It is avalable in a spray but I would brush it on as it dries brush stroke free and you will get more on.
All modern oilbased products take an age to dry now.

Thanks

I've been using combicolor for the small touch ups etc so just perhaps need to get stuck in

I’ll bet you were careful putting that spring on!


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I learnt from the main stand - stretched the spring with pennies before I took it off so a piece of cake




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She's looking good Simon. As to the carbs, I have very, very small hands and I still find it almost impossible to take the float bowls off and get them back on with the carbs in situ. I can  get the 2 outside float bowls off. The two middle bowls are just bloody awkward. Even if you do manage to get the bowls off, removing and replacing the jets is very time consuming and in the long run, it's easier to remove the carbs entirely to work on them.

Thanks Julie

I think its a back burner job if the running doesn't improve - plenty more to be doing ....... looks wise its a 6 footer but will be nice to use hopefully

Thanks

Simon