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75 CB400 "Dad's old bike" project
Chris400F:
I'm really loving this thread too. Great to see Jess getting so involved as well.
As Mike says beware the lower engine bolts as using one too long can result in a hole in the crankcase.
The bolt lengths are given in the Parts List, so that's useful to have.
And I have no doubt that you will have this bike back on the road again - your challenge could be to have it done by 2nd July!
Pops400:
--- Quote from: mike the bike on November 07, 2016, 07:25:10 AM ---When the time comes put the engine back in, you know how it's done. Just don't mix up the lower engine bolts.
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Duly noted. ;) I'll certainly not be employing my cowboy method with a freshly painted lump and frame. :o Sounds like a much better way to do it if I can't get help. Appreciate the advice.
Pops400:
--- Quote from: royhall on November 07, 2016, 07:56:01 AM ---I am enjoying watching this build, keep up the good work and the pictures coming. If you think the 400 is a heavy engine, wait till you get to lift a 750 out. :o
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I dread to think. I don't think my back would fancy that. ;D
Thanks for the kind comments. 8)
Pops400:
--- Quote from: K2-K6 on November 07, 2016, 09:09:16 AM ---Brilliant account of how you're getting on and something to look back at when you get to ride it.
Just a bit to add to the ad-hoc approach, a friend of mine always uses a slab of that rigid building insulation instead of cardboard as if you drop something like the engine it won't snap any delicate bits like fins off it.
Also if you need to support the engine at any angle for storing or dismantling then an old car tire let's it sit securely at any angle you need without toppling over.
I've two kids and don't think you can beat doing anything together really, I remember alot of stuff the same with my father and the fond memories it brings.
You're doing a fine job, it'll just take time to work through it but well worth it in the end.
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Thanks for the kind comments.
Yep, the insulation sounds a good idea, wish I'd thought of that. I really wouldn't recommend this method at all, though, unless you have a complete knacker, or one that was clearly owned by Coco the Clown at some point, like mine. :o :-X ;D
Pops400:
--- Quote from: Chris400F on November 07, 2016, 09:10:59 AM ---I'm really loving this thread too. Great to see Jess getting so involved as well.
As Mike says beware the lower engine bolts as using one too long can result in a hole in the crankcase.
The bolt lengths are given in the Parts List, so that's useful to have.
And I have no doubt that you will have this bike back on the road again - your challenge could be to have it done by 2nd July!
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Cheers Chris. Good info from you and Mike about the bolts, committed to memory. Will almost certainly be ordering a complete engine bolt kit in the immediate future, these have all seen better days and most all have been hit with the aforementioned Coco's comedy hammer...
I don't think July is feasible, sadly. If time allows, I'm afraid funds won't. Think I'm beginning to accept it as a long term build, sadly. It will be beg steal and borrow of facilities to clean, prep and paint plus parts bin rummaging where possible, so could take a while.
First stop, lots of mocking up before I go cutting and welding, so it's decision time on the front end next.
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