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OAP Ted's CB400F2 rebuild - engine not run for about 12 years.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Still doing a bit of tinkering - had a look at the camshaft cover with a view to painting it. I was surprised to find it has the rocker shaft in it as well as acting as half of the camshaft bearings.
Pleased to find that there was no undue wear on the rocker heels and that the rocker shafts were in good condition. The visible parts of the camshaft lobes look good as well. This confirms to me the mileage of 32,600 is genuine.
Just shows how well they were engineered I guess - back in the 1960's BL A series rocker gear was always well worn even at fairly low mileages.camshaft cover by Teddy Bagshaw, on Flickr
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McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Camshaft cover cleaned initially with petrol then with carburetor intake spray cleaner. Cover painted after full strip and rub down with 1200 Grit.
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cleaned camshaft cover by Teddy Bagshaw, on Flickr
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painted cam cover by Teddy Bagshaw, on Flickr
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Tinkering days are over until probably February. I'm in step-down at Derby Royal. I'm now minus one kidney tbh I feel okay this morning. 😊😊😊
hairygit:
At least with the internet you can keep in touch and ask anything that comes to mind while you're recovering. Take care, hope you feel back to top form soon.
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Bryanj:
Lots of light, slow jobs to do im sure just be safe and careful
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