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mickwinf:
anyway the 550 tensioner is removed from the top so head needs removing anyway, if the chains need replacing it needs a complete strip down, its not a bad job to do if you are careful.

Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP):
Agreed I would strip the lot wether it needed it or not.After you know all is ok ;)
Cheers
Bitsa

JustcallmeMrT:

--- Quote from: Bitsa on January 26, 2015, 07:06:28 PM ---Agreed I would strip the lot wether it needed it or not.After you know all is ok ;)
Cheers
Bitsa

--- End quote ---
Except for the screwups I'll make myself!  Downloaded and printed the honda shop manual and have my Haynes, so I'm ready for the weekend!

Johnwebley:
before you attempt to take the head ,rocker cover.clutch cover ,in fact just about all of the motor,

 spray well with penetrating oil,concentrate on all the screws,bolts and nuts,

go and read the manuals for at least 12 hrs,

then come back and spray everything again,

preparation will make the job easier,
BTW,do you have an Impact screwdriver? much needed on Honda motors

Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP):
Mr T
The beauty off all the fours is when you strip them and knowing the price of gaskets etc is when you put that top bit on you know its sound.
You know the the cam chain is new the cylinders are as best you can do the cases and all the oil ways are clean and free off shite.All the blades are new and work, can go on about it for hours
But you albiet its not new you know it is.Never trust anything unless you have done it yourself :D
Cheers
Bitsa

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