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Started Engine strip & Rebuild

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Gromitdog:
Hi Dave
I get it printed off I sure it will help with the strip down & rebuild thanks.

nige

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
When I dismantled my first Honda engine - a 400 in 2020 - I found taking plenty of photos really handy especially when dismantling things like kick start shafts, any gearbox shafts, clutch assembly, cable runs etc etc. I took well over a hundred photos during my 400 strip down - even then it was not enough when it came to putting it all back together again.

I would take a start photo then as I progressed take part dismantled photos. Even stuff that looks obvious where it fit's might not be obvious a couple of months or more later when you put it all back together.

I had a Haynes Manual plus looking at builds here like Julies 400 engine strip - (those pistons were bad!)
If I got stuck obviously I asked here after searching a subject.

After dismantling my 500 I spent hours looking for the main rear brake return spring. Eventually I checked my start photos to realise I had been searching for something that was missing from the start!

Also the odd hidden sneaky bolt when you are trying to seperate an item. Lastly when you find a bolt that does not want to come out - take your time - use plenty of releasing fluid etc. Put bolts in a labeled take away box or zip lock bag. Keep bolts with the covers or part they belong to etc.

Lastly when you hit a problem thinking time is important - when you need a new part don't rush to order it - ask here first it might save you money. Sorry if I'm stating the obvious - we all have different levels of ability in different areas.

Lastly Gromitdog post a project build here so new members can share your build.

Johnny4428:
Parts diagrams too Nige, very good for checking everything is correct and in the right order. Good luck and look forward to further updates.

Mike_Berkshire:
I have found using stackable plastic storage boxes really useful. Tesco are the cheapest I have found.

Gromitdog:
Thank you ALL for the continued help and advice & guidance from you all, Just looking into some plastic boxes with clip handle lids ( will be repurposed on another project later ) to store the finished tappet cover, cylinder head and block in when they have been finished to keep them safe until ready for use.

IPC diagrams are great as it shows you all the part in the right order 🤗 and not how you think they should go 😂

Parts are so far bagged and labelled, Open engine covered over and blanked around con rods with rag. cylinder bores are covered in general medium grease to protect against corrosion

Will keep you updated on the progress

Nige

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