I Bought It With a Knock

[Big_Jim59]

That's a good days work Jim.

I think you should get a heater in there. It's not as if you have anything highly flammable, it's only petrol

(:-})

Hopefully, in another month I won't need it.

[sirch345]

Well done Jim, good to see it all going back together

Your way of keeping warm in the workshop sounds like mine, extra clothing

Chris.

[Big_Jim59]

Well done Jim, good to see it all going back together

Your way of keeping warm in the workshop sounds like mine, extra clothing

Chris.

It works but it plays hell with my fingers. It's the only part of me I can't keep covered (except for my eyes) and latex gloves are little comfort.

[Big_Jim59]

It's getting there but there is still a long way to go. I have had a few days to plan my next move. I decided that I wanted to install the heads and time the engine before I stuck it back in the frame. That way I could see the timing marks more cleanly. I installed the heads, timed the cams as best I could. The marks are supposed to align horizontal and they do but it’s just not exact. The cam sprockets never align on the chain perfectly and that drives me nuts. I got the valve covers on, took a tea break (as you would say) and then, with the combination of a floor jack and the chain hoist on the pool ladder I managed to get the big lump back in the frame. I didn't even have to call the wife (it's a manly pride thing). I am hoping my caslte nut torques are correct.

[lloydie]

Its only 2 hours away from riding :-)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[sirch345]

That's looking more like a bike again now Jim

Chris.

[Kev L]

Looking good Jim, keep at it fella.

[Big_Jim59]

Its only 2 hours away from riding :-)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I wish that were true but i have been puttering around all day, doing necessary stuff. I spent quite a bit of time trying the get the oil pan spotless and I am still not there. The oil pickup is full of bits and it has a coating of sludge. I need to strip the presser valve for cleaning and checking. I did clean and grease the shock mounts and so that's ready for reassembly. I messed around almost all day with no great progress.

[lloydie]

That can happen easy.
I've spent days in the garage without any real progress


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[sirch345]

Its only 2 hours away from riding :-)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I wish that were true but i have been puttering around all day, doing necessary stuff. I spent quite a bit of time trying the get the oil pan spotless and I am still not there. The oil pickup is full of bits and it has a coating of sludge. I need to strip the presser valve for cleaning and checking. I did clean and grease the shock mounts and so that's ready for reassembly. I messed around almost all day with no great progress.

I know exactly what you mean, worked hard all day but see very little for it. You need the behind the scenes stuff done so you can move on to things where you can see good progress. You're getting there Jim keep up the good work

Chris.

[Big_Jim59]

I got the engine buttoned up, with the oil pump, pan and timing side installed. I hope I did it right. I admit to not fully understand the spit gear and spring arrangement but I assembled it by the book. I also got the swing arm and linkage back in and lots of ancillary stuff hooked up. My shelf of parts is looking decidedly empty.

[VTRDark]

Well done Jim. I'm sure someone like yourself has everything as it should be.

Here a little pic for reference. It's not much but might trigger something. I can find a better pic if needed. Did you keep the anti rattle gear and three springs little behind the advancer.



(:-})

[lloydie]

That gear and springs is a right pain to fit .
The best way I found to do it is to fit them before the clutch basket then turn the basket to load the springs then rotate the oil pump to get the basket seated right


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[sirch345]

You certainly sound like you are making good progress Jim, well done

Chris.

[Big_Jim59]

That gear and springs is a right pain to fit .
The best way I found to do it is to fit them before the clutch basket then turn the basket to load the springs then rotate the oil pump to get the basket seated right


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No, I didn't load the gear on the springs but this makes sense. A light bulb went off in my head (anti-rattle gear) It loads the gear to reduce the noise of loading and unloading the gear. I noticed that the holes in both gears only aline when the spring is loaded. Maybe I need a drill bit to aline the holes during assembly.