The rebirth of Lazarus

[mickwinf]

still a bit unsure what you mean Ken, the gear itself can only go one way, with the bigger flange pointing away from the engine, but which way does the bush go into the gear?

[Oddjob]

One side has a large flange, the top hat goes into the other side.

Check these pics out and you can see exactly how it's supposed to go.

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[mickwinf]

thanks Ken that makes it clear.

[mickwinf]

The engine is going together, new pistons in a re-bored barrel and the cam tensioner with new blade and end rubbers. One small bit missing is the washer that fits on the kickstart shaft before the cover goes on. It is an 18mm washer but is it a special one? How thick should it be as i presume it may bind if too thick. Or if anyone has one spare? Next job is to sort a head, I have a couple of them needing rebuilding or one that I bought from a chap who rebuilt it years ago and gas flowed it but did he do it properly? He is a bike mechanic but still need to check. It came with a camshaft from a cb650 which i understand is a mod that gives a little more power but i am not sure if i will use it.

[Oddjob]

I'll have a look Mick.

[mickwinf]

I have found the washer on another engine so thats sorted. for anyone stuck for one it measures 18mm x 28mm x 1.5mm. Engine is coming on now as can be see in the pics, although its a bit like triggers broom as not much of the original engine is left as it was pretty bad condition.

[Sesman]

Looking nice and tidy.

[Bryanj]

You know thats difficult to see the improvement from original--------------ducks and hides

[Oddjob]

Cases came out nice Mick.

[mickwinf]

A long thin Parcel arrived today from Philpotts hard chroming. Its the first time i have had fork legs rechromed and as with everything else on Lazarus they were in very bad condition. But wow what a job they have done, including the top nuts all for £215, and that also includes post both ways. Top company well recommended.

[mickwinf]

Very I little progress on Lazarus lately as I have not been feeling too good, but engine almost together, needs cam cover painting and fitting and points plate installing. I have made a start on polishing the fork bottoms, and also keep buying things i will need later in the rebuild. Stashed away around the house and shed i have a very nice original seat, front and rear mudguards and a pair of fork ears, plus lots of small items. I will be needing some other bits so i will put a wanted ad, just wanted to update all you Lazarus fans!

[Laverdaroo]

Thats looking fantastic, what a difference. Thats really coming on now Mick.
Philpotts are fantastic arent they? It's always been  the hassle free bit of any resto Ive ever had a carck at, is brilliant. Like you say, they come get them, fettle them and then send em back with minimum fuss and dont seem to baulk at the things they get to work on,  especially the sh!te I've sent them in the passed!!

 Used them several times in the passed and if memory serves they did the forks on my LC350 when I was 18........I'm 49 now so just goes to show, good business's tend to stay around dont they?

[Oddjob]

Where'd the points cover come from Mick? Looks a decent bit of kit.

[mickwinf]

Hi Ken the points cover i was told came off a cb650, it does seem to be a better quality item than the standard chrome item like the one i got off you. I will fit the chrome one when i build the bike back up.

[Oddjob]

If you want to sell it, let me know Mick.