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CB550F2 1978 Gears

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Bro550F:

--- Quote from: Oddjob on July 22, 2022, 05:23:20 PM ---It could be the cork parts of the friction discs are swelling with the heat. Could be they are getting real old and this is causing them to swell.

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Cheers, will prob wait for winter to strip down.

Trigger:

--- Quote from: Bryanj on July 22, 2022, 08:47:02 AM ---Thats why i asked what oil, gearboxes on the 550 are pretty robust, i have heard of ,but not seen, of odd gears breaking dogs off but that dont give false neutrals

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Seen a few dogs broken off, when a 550 engine has been rebuilt and the retaining plate that hold the dog shaft in has been put in the wrong way. Always worth checking this as, the beveled edge of the plate goes to towards the engine. If this is not fitted correctly, the gear box will lock up very soon.  ;) 

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