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matthewmosse:
I'd try running it a few miles if possible, get a few ideas as to how it runs, if the gearbox works ok etc

Bryanj:
If you are doing all the cycle parts  it wont look good with a scruffy engine and the chances of chipped powder coat increase every time the engine is lumped in and out.

After powder coating you will need to remove small areas where the RH rear engine plate bolts on and at the coil mountings where the small green wire bolts on or you wont get good earths and electrics will play up.

If you look at the RH rear mounting where the battery earth cable goes you will see it is bare metal, and on inside up against engine case.

If you want a 100% reliable, clean engine get a complete gasket kit; a complets seal kit; cam chain; primary chain; 4 gudgeon pin circlips.

Everything else has to be inspected when apart but is usually OK/

HINT get the Honda manual and read carfully the bit about re-fitting the cam cover  VERY carefully or you will bend valves

MIKE550/4:
hi guys , thanks for comments

i am at stage where engine is to come out ( have been for a week now )
, conflicting comments but both make sense, i would like to rebuild and get the engine looking as good as possible, what lets me down is the know how,

this is something i have always said i wanted to do, so far enjoyed it, comments about the earthing absolutely true, are there any guys handy with a spanner that are local to me on site who could share a week end or 2?

first stage is to powder coat frame , hopefully to send off next week, and then  the wheels to get re spoked etc, neighbour is doing tank and panels, who happens to be paint sprayer ,

i would like to have this looking as good as possible , and the engine is stall point at moment commesnt as usal appreciated

thanks mike

matthewmosse:
I'd say to scribe a line across the points plate and casings to help getting it running when rebuilt. They are fairly simple engines to work on just take your time and take careful note of things as they come appart and lay them out in order to refer to as you rebuild. vapour cleaning might get you a nice finish then maybe some vht paint if needed? Fraid I'm too far away to help. Good luck, don't hesitate to ask here if your stuck. lots of knowledge here.

Bryanj:
Well I'm nearer than Matt but not by much, If you get problems putting the engine back together bring it in a box, get here by 10am and take it away tea time (assuming everything is there and in good order!)----Gloucester by the way and yes i can do it in that time i was working on them for a local big dealer in the 70's

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