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1976 CB550F1 (what have I let myself in for) Project
eight0:
The bike is finally starting to look like a bike again.
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I've painted the engine cases using Simoniz engine enamel and baked them in the oven at 220 for an hour and a half.
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I have torqued the case halfs down with the 8mm bolts to 17 ft-lbs checked the crank bearings with plastigauge and as far as I can tell using the gauge on the packet the numbers come out as follows:
1: .038
2: .038
3: .051
4: .051
5: .051
As the clearance tolerance is 0.08 I think I'm good?
There feels like very little play on the rods too (none vertically), is it worth checking them? I've read that I'd need to order new bolts if I do as they stretch when torqued.
I've had to order a new 16005 bearing as the one in the engine was notchy and looks a little rusty inside. The rest all seem fine.
What else should I be checking before attempting re-assembly?
Thanks in advance!
Nurse Julie:
You don't need to fit new bolts, it would be a very expensive process if you bought new ones each time you torqued for measuring. The bike is looking good.
eight0:
Yes I have new primary chain and cam chain and also new dampers to install.
It does make sense to change the bearings as I'm In there, I've gone this far! I know the marks on the crank is supposed to be difficult to see but I can't see anything!
Good news on the Rod bolts, I'll do that. What is the clearance for plasitgauge?
eight0:
Thanks oddjob, I'll give it a go. Where are the markings usually? Are they separate on each counterweight or all together?
eight0:
Thanks Oddjob. I still can't see them.
Heres some pictures, hopefully you can see something I cant!
High res: https://photos.app.goo.gl/xcCaiNHT7C3XhXyh8
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