Engine rebuild

#46 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:38 pm

sp.milne wrote:looking good chris i hope you cleaned it out properly

Well he's gonna sleep well now..................... imagining the odd bit of blast media getting pumped around his engine, grinding parts away at will. :shock:

tlc · #47 PostAuthor: **tlc** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:07 pm

Well I should find out soon !

I`m collecting my head tomorrow and should have the engine in minus the top end as soon as Maine gives me some help.

I have everything I need now apart from the cases which are with Mikey.

My plan is to change the oil and filter as soon as I have run it hot enough to make the preliminary adjustments bearing in mind I have rebuilt the carbs and will need to do valve clearances as well.

Ginger Bear wrote:Well he's gonna sleep well now.....................

16 year old single malt helps :roll:

#48 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:16 pm

It'll be fine Chris........

tlc · #49 PostAuthor: **tlc** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 2:36 pm

I`m ready to put my barrels back on but can`t remeber how these pesky fellas go. Any ideas ?

There are some blind channels but they don`t secure in anywhere.

wilsonsjw11 · #50 PostAuthor: **wilsonsjw11** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 5:06 pm

Chris
They go into the holes not occupied by the engine studs,enter in to the bottom face of the block,thin end in first.You will probably have to secure them with some of your black instant gasket as they are the originals,they should sit flush with the face,should be 8 of them
Regards
Steve

tlc · #51 PostAuthor: **tlc** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 5:41 pm

Brilliant. Thanks Steve.

And I`m sorry for knocking your engine off its stand today and chipping the paint :wink:

It`s looking good. How long before it`s ready ?

wilsonsjw11 · #52 PostAuthor: **wilsonsjw11** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 5:47 pm

Chris
The bike or the engine? :??

Steve Cooke · #53 PostAuthor: **Steve Cooke** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 6:59 pm

If they're the originals they'll be rock hard and wont be any use anyway, I'm not convinced they're any use even when new but as has been said you'll probably have to stick them in.

tlc · #54 PostAuthor: **tlc** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 9:13 pm

Steven. You`re right they are rock hard and sound like they`re made of metal.

I can only assume they stop crap from forming on the gasket face which is exposed because of the drilling holes ?

tlc · #55 PostAuthor: **tlc** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 9:14 pm

wilsonsjw11 wrote:Chris
The bike or the engine?

One step at a a time Steve :??

wilsonsjw11 · #56 PostAuthor: **wilsonsjw11** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 9:59 pm

Chris
Hopefully Mike will complete the engine by the end of the month.
Still in persuit of some NOS parts for the bike, the Â£ against the $ is making me wince :shock:

I'm aiming for Brightona but what year who Knows?
Steve

mick znone · #57 PostAuthor: **mick znone** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:48 pm

tailiftchris wrote:Steven. You`re right they are rock hard and sound like they`re made of metal.

I can only assume they stop crap from forming on the gasket face which is exposed because of the drilling holes ?

you using those butt plugs again Chris? :lol:

Steve Cooke · #58 PostAuthor: **Steve Cooke** » Sun Mar 14, 2010 12:15 am

Chris I believe that they are supposed to be damper rubbers to stop vibration noise but If you can tell the difference between brand new soft rubber ones and having none at all well your a better man than me because I couldn't.

ollie · #59 PostAuthor: **ollie** » Sun Mar 14, 2010 1:22 am

yep they are damper rubbers ,zpower sell them cheap ,but i doubt you will notice if they are in or not. :??

Al · #60 PostAuthor: Al » Sun Mar 14, 2010 10:30 am

Looking really good Chris.
Question; are you going to coat it with something? Was thinking ACF 50 or the like or are you going naked!!!
Interested to hear youre thoughts.

I had my JOTA cases blasted like this and left them for five years without any deterioration. Conversely the J cases have been done and painted immediately afterwards. Any edges or corners and up pops Mr. corrosion. Doesnt seem fair really but there it is.

AL

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