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captaink:
engine is coming together although after fitting the rockers realised I had missed of two o rings under the rocker housings. Haynes manual doesn't show then.I had fitted the oil restrictors and o rings but it was the other end that does nothing except blank off the oil gallery. 1 hour later it was rectified.
Got to set up the tappets and refit the clutch although I'm waiting for the new clutch plates to come in. There's no rush.
New 836cc pistons fitted with the ring gaps all nice and equal. New APE studs.
Lots of shiny bits going on soon

captaink:
more engine pictures, everyone likes a picture !

captaink:
Question.......................
The Rickman frame is different to the CB750 frame.
I wondered if the engine could be lifted into the frame or like the CB you need to lower the frame over the engine ?
taking it out I lifted the frame of the engine but not sure if putting it back the other way is possible ?

Answers ????

captaink:
As for the Rickman , I have decided not to use the original Rickman steel tank with fibreglass cover and opt for a new ally Rickman tank, I prefer the look. I'm having this made by Holtworks with a 30 week delivery time, hopefully sooner.
Updated Pictures when I have them

Keith

captaink:
Still no news on the Rickman ally tank being made, officially its still 15 weeks away  :(
Good news the exhaust arrived yesterday so I could not resist sticking the dummy engine in and trial assembly of the exhaust to get an idea of how it looks.
1st impressions are good, this is a 1978/9 Rickman frame and the exhaust is a 1975 style.
I was informed it would fit and luckily it does even down to the rear support bolt being in alignment.
It needs aligning 100 % but looks more than suitable.
As I'm having the bike painted orange and the tank is backorder, I have still sent the fairing and other parts for painting, as the orange is a flat colour it will easily match up with the tank when it arrives.  :D

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