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1977 400F2 first restore project
smoothoperator:
Took the first dowel out using a drill chuck and bolt through it, it came out stupidly easy as it turns out. The chuck did squash the dowel a little so if I do that again, I'll wrap the screw in tape or perhaps find a close fitting drill bit. Anyhow, suitably confident that these dowels might not be in tight I removed the next one with pliers with little effort and no damage. Got the kick start oil seal out in semi reasonable condition as it is going to be used in the new case just for a short run before the engine strip down. The replacement case already had a seal in it where the clutch thrust bolt comes through. The ball bearings are very knackered so I've sourced a replacement from Julie.
smoothoperator:
Refitted the clutch thrust bearing with a replacement cage and shiny ball bearings. I've left one screw out where the case was broken as the thread is damaged in the case. Measured the depth at 16mm so I don't think there is any broken screw in there, however I'd rather look at trying to fix the thread when the engine is apart. Even though I only plan a very short test ride I can't bring myself to pour the old oil back in so I've managed to find 5L of 10W 40 at £10 on amazon so I'll put that in hopefully tomorrow, swill the tank with some petrol then refit. Then I will have run out of excuses to go for a ride.
Should I expect any difficulty getting fuel through to carbs as the fuel pipe won't be full after having the tank removed for 3 weeks?
Next question, assuming it runs OK, should I check compressions? I feel that It would make sense and would be a no brainer if I had a compression tester. Can anyone recommend one? There are some for under £20 on Amazon and a shedload on Ebay, many of which look identical with numerous brand names, often in the same red plastic box, mostly around £10.
robvangulik:
Why would you want to know the compression, assuming it runs OK.
K2-K6:
This type is generally reliable and you're paying for the gauge not all the plastic and parts in the "kits"
https://www.mandp.co.uk/products/compression-tester-push-in-type-594478
As they run pretty well on varying levels of psi efficiency, I'd want to know before stripping it where they're at as reference. If nothing else it contributes to a working list, and when added to internal inspection, helps you in making decisions as to level of work desirable when you're in there.
smoothoperator:
--- Quote from: robvangulik on November 03, 2020, 07:18:35 PM ---Why would you want to know the compression, assuming it runs OK.
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I can sometimes be a bit anally retentive.
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