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My CB550 K3 Restore Project
Trigger:
It is always a false economy not replacing the primary rubbers, the chain wears out in half the time.
Coming together nicely ;)
heli_madken:
Thanks Trigger I am glad I waited for them to arrive.
Pistons and cylinder block back on, used new rings and gudgeon clips.
Then got the engine back in the frame whilst it is still relatively light, did the frame over the engine thing which worked really well and I didn't scratch the frame!
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One of those bottles of Yellow Tail has my name on it tonight!
Using all new nice shiny fixings -
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Finish off cylinder head next and get the rest of the engine assembled
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: heli_madken on September 27, 2020, 06:29:51 PM ---Thanks Trigger I am glad I waited for them to arrive.
Pistons and cylinder block back on, used new rings and gudgeon clips.
Then got the engine back in the frame whilst it is still relatively light, did the frame over the engine thing which worked really well and I didn't scratch the frame!
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One of those bottles of Yellow Tail has my name on it tonight!
Using all new nice shiny fixings -
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Finish off cylinder head next and get the rest of the engine assembled
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Wow that's a "better than new" looking engine in your photos - very nice.
heli_madken:
Moving along nicely, rebuilt the head with a light lapping and a good clean on the valves which were thick with crud, fitted new stem seals etc.
Fitted the head and torqued up all the bolts then put the camshaft and sprocket in place being careful with positioning, set timing at 15' ATDC.
Re-assembled the rocker cover and bolted in place after backing off all the adjusters then did an initial clearance check. Did a few revolutions just to check everything moved freely. Also fitted the oil strainer and sump.
So this is where I am at -
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Tomorrow I am going to fit the alternator, starter motor and clutch so the engine will be back together.
Laverda Dave:
Looking fantastic. What are you going to use for a shaving mirror now that you've fitted the rocker cover :D
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