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How many rattle cans?
tom400f:
Mr T
These engines are a piece of p1ss to take apart.
Second point, we want those posts.
Seriously the job will be so much better and you will learn lots.
JustcallmeMrT:
--- Quote from: trigger6969 on September 23, 2014, 08:12:24 PM ---The engine will need the basic's. ie, cam chain, primary drive chain and if the bike has been sitting a while, the valve stem seals would of gone hard and the head gasket may leak. I have known lots of people that try to get the engine looking good without doing the basics and regretted it with oil coming out of seals and mucking up there nice paint job.
Have sen you a mail showing engines that have been finished in SIMVHT31C.
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So, if it starts up and runs this weekend, you'd still recommend replacing the cam chain and valve stem seals as a precautionary measure?
JustcallmeMrT:
--- Quote from: Bitsa on September 23, 2014, 08:14:14 PM ---Mr T
Wish I could advise you but I have never painted one.While I like the bike to look good I also want it to look something like its age.Saying that boy they do look good when done.As for taking it apart do you need to?How many miles has it done would it hurt to take it apart and thoroughly clean her out and rebuild with shells,rings and chains.Until you pull her apart you wont know.I think the only tool apart from the obvious is the clutch tool.With me I have always stripped them down and replaced parts that I know to be past their sell by date as I do not trust PO who are mostly full of crap.All they want is to sell it.
Best of luck
Bitsa
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Yeah, PO has not inspired confidence, found the brakes were a botched dual disc conversion, some lights were held on with bits of wire, and a condenser was tied into its mount with butchers string.... guess I should probably crack things open and see before I try and make it pretty.... scares the hell out of me though. I guess that's where all you guys and a good manual come in!
JustcallmeMrT:
--- Quote from: tom400f on September 23, 2014, 09:57:35 PM ---Mr T
These engines are a piece of p1ss to take apart.
Second point, we want those posts.
Seriously the job will be so much better and you will learn lots.
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Well, posts will be in no short supply if I tackle it!
JustcallmeMrT:
Well this thread has taken a turn, but once again I'm learning to do things the right way. Thanks for all the help guys!
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