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Re: Rev 3
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:55 am
by 8541Hawk
Today was finally warm enough to get a few things done. Cleaned the upper case so I can start work on it tomorrow.
Then hung the Mori pistons.....
Just need the rings once the cylinders are honed and the rings gaped.
I also have the stock rings laid out as I want to check to see what the factory set the end gap at
Re: Rev 3
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 12:47 pm
by sirch345
Good work, it's a shame those pistons can't be seen once the engine is back together
It'll be interesting to see what you find regarding the OEM piston ring gaps
Chris.
Re: Rev 3
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 8:00 pm
by lloydie
Bench looks very organised
Re: Rev 3
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 1:31 am
by 8541Hawk
Here are the ring gaps on the stock pistons:
F R
Top .014" .013" spec .010"-.016" max .022"
Middle .022" .022" spec .016"-.022" max .028"
Oil Rail
Top .021" .020"
spec .008"-.028" max .035"
Bottom .021" .020"
All in all not too bad
Re: Rev 3
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 8:24 am
by lloydie
That’ll make life a little easier
Re: Rev 3
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:32 am
by tony.mon
8541Hawk wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 1:31 am
Here are the ring gaps on the stock pistons:
F R
Top .014" .013" spec .010"-.016" max .022"
Middle .022" .022" spec .016"-.022" max .028"
Oil Rail
Top .021" .020"
spec .008"-.028" max .035"
Bottom .021" .020"
All in all not too bad
Good indicators of a cared for engine.
You're good for a set of standard replacements, then.
I always go for Honda original rings, even on aftermarket pistons.
Re: Rev 3
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 4:19 pm
by 8541Hawk
The Mori pistons come with Honda rings so I am set there
Re: Rev 3
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:02 pm
by sirch345
8541Hawk wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 1:31 am
Here are the ring gaps on the stock pistons:
F R
Top .014" .013" spec .010"-.016" max .022"
Middle .022" .022" spec .016"-.022" max .028"
Oil Rail
Top .021" .020"
spec .008"-.028" max .035"
Bottom .021" .020"
All in all not too bad
Very good, thanks for posting,
Chris.
Re: Rev 3
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:26 am
by mik_str
Coming along nicely Mike
Re: Rev 3
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2021 7:36 pm
by 8541Hawk
Well looks like things might actually get moving on this as my 1\2 of a rod bearing finally came off back order.
So modified the timing gears and shimmed the valves.
Now to go out and hone the cylinders and next week it should be assembly time for the engine.
The rest of the bike will have to wait until the move is finished
Though it has really given me time to look at the cases and do a bit of hand de-burring and cleaning things up
Re: Rev 3
Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 8:44 pm
by 8541Hawk
The move really slowed down this project but after everything was boxed up and moved 800mi east we are at the new place. Though the downside was there really wasn't a space to work on the bike. So I had to convert a 10'X13' shed in th back to a bike shop......what fun
Anyways after a month and a bit more the Ozark VTR Works is up and running...
Re: Rev 3
Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 8:47 pm
by Kev L
Looking good Mike
Re: Rev 3
Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 10:07 pm
by gilson
8541Hawk wrote:The move really slowed down this project but after everything was boxed up and moved 800mi east we are at the new place. Though the downside was there really wasn't a space to work on the bike. So I had to convert a 10'X13' shed in th back to a bike shop......what fun
Anyways after a month and a bit more the Ozark VTR Works is up and running...
I think those bike lifts are brilliant.
Excellent workspace.
Re: Rev 3
Posted: Mon May 24, 2021 7:06 am
by mik_str
Give 'em hell Mike
Can't wait to see the finished product
Re: Rev 3
Posted: Mon May 24, 2021 1:21 pm
by sirch345
8541Hawk wrote: ↑Sun May 23, 2021 8:44 pm
The move really slowed down this project but after everything was boxed up and moved 800mi east we are at the new place. Though the downside was there really wasn't a space to work on the bike. So I had to convert a 10'X13' shed in th back to a bike shop......what fun
Anyways after a month and a bit more the Ozark VTR Works is up and running...
I like your set-up Mike, you've done well
Chris.
