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Doms CB550F1 project
DomP:
I've had some progress having got the lower half of the engine back in the frame, I've started refitting bits like the starter motor but have a question, how do I hold the crank still while I torque up the rotor bolt?
DomP:
--- Quote from: DomP on December 16, 2023, 11:11:02 AM ---I've had some progress having got the lower half of the engine back in the frame, I've started refitting bits like the starter motor but have a question, how do I hold the crank still while I torque up the rotor bolt?
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I just stuck a strong screwdriver shaft through the rotor to hold it
I have another question though, which of the two casing bolts by the alternator does the cable retaining clip go on?
DomP:
I cobbled up a bearing/bush press from a length of 10mm threaded bar, heavy washers and large inverted sockets to press against the bushes themselves. Even after leaving the bushes for three days in the freezer and warming up the swing arm and Liberal amounts of grease they required a hell of a lot of force to get them fully seated, to the point I stripped one length of 10mm bar. Still they are in now so that's another job ticked off.
I noticed I'm missing the dust cap the sits under the rear brake arm, how important is this part? Might be one for Ken or Bryan's endless supply of spares😉
Bryanj:
Early ones didnt have them so cant be that important, i think yours should have an arrow on it that when it lines up with arrow on brake plate means the shoes are worn out
DomP:
--- Quote from: Bryanj on December 17, 2023, 05:58:24 PM ---Early ones didnt have them so cant be that important, i think yours should have an arrow on it that when it lines up with arrow on brake plate means the shoes are worn out
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Yeah that's what CMS parts fiche suggest, to be fair Bryan I'm not going to ride it in crap weather so dust and during washing is the only concern. I reckon I could find something if only a thin washer to cover the exposed felt pad.
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