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OK, cool....I think the 550 style bracket and cable should work fine then....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHOKE-CABLE-197 ... 01&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHOKE-CABLE-197 ... 01&vxp=mtr
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Working on getting the carbs sorted....
....and did a little paint and polish detail on the engine.
Found some of the early style tappet covers...
That's it's future home sitting in the background.
....and did a little paint and polish detail on the engine.
Found some of the early style tappet covers...
That's it's future home sitting in the background.
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Pulled the sump to take a peek inside. All looks good. Nothing but a little gunk and a dead bug in the oil pan. New gasket and I sealed her back up.
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Pulled the valve cover to make installation into the 500 frame easier. Everything looked good in here, too. All tappets, rocker arms, cam lobes, etc. looked great.
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And there she is in her new home!
Valve cover back on...just need to adjust the valves now.
Valve cover back on...just need to adjust the valves now.
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Great work and pictures!
Did the engine mounts just fit?
Did the engine mounts just fit?
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Re-used all the CB500/550 mounts. It fit perfectly. I measure it and the 550 engine and they are the exact same height. The only reason we had to remove the rocker cover is because of the deeper sump. You can't lift it high enough for the sump to clear the lower rail. With the rocker cover off, it was actually easier to get in the frame than a stock 500 or 550 engine!
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I think one could have preferred to remove the sump.
10 bolts (I think), the funnel and the primary cam chain tensioner.
Then cut and fix a piece of ply wood with ten old 6mm bolts to protect the bottom surface.
Some work but still less than careful head cover tightening and valve adjustment.
Well your method saves some weight during installation however.
10 bolts (I think), the funnel and the primary cam chain tensioner.
Then cut and fix a piece of ply wood with ten old 6mm bolts to protect the bottom surface.
Some work but still less than careful head cover tightening and valve adjustment.
Well your method saves some weight during installation however.
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I briefly considered removing the sump but was afraid of damaging something if I did hit the frame rails.
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Installed the carbs today. This was sort of a "hold your breath" moment because I wasn't sure if the petcock was going to clear the carbs. I KNOW there are some interference issues with the earlier style or CR carbs, and possibly with other tanks with different style petcocks.
Turns out it clears. Sort of....
In the "OFF" position, it's fine. In the "ON" position, it's fine. But getting between the two is going to be a minor problem.
We'll have to trim the tab on the lever just a tiny bit so it will clear the carb top. I also have to figure out a fuel "T" so I can go from two small outlets on the petcock to one larger inlet on the carbs. Shouldn't be a big deal.
Turns out it clears. Sort of....
In the "OFF" position, it's fine. In the "ON" position, it's fine. But getting between the two is going to be a minor problem.
We'll have to trim the tab on the lever just a tiny bit so it will clear the carb top. I also have to figure out a fuel "T" so I can go from two small outlets on the petcock to one larger inlet on the carbs. Shouldn't be a big deal.
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We also worked on fitting the seat. My Dad helped me trim off the hinge mounts...
....and we figured out how we're going to mount the seat. Here's a mock-up. I picked up some hardware today and we'll have to make to small brackets. We should have it all done in a few days and I can have the cowl painted to match the tank/side covers.
....and we figured out how we're going to mount the seat. Here's a mock-up. I picked up some hardware today and we'll have to make to small brackets. We should have it all done in a few days and I can have the cowl painted to match the tank/side covers.
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I realized today that the manifolds have an arrow on them. I'm assuming that it points in the direction of flow. Well, as luck would have it, I only had ONE of them in the right direction. ::)
Removed them and Dad "match ported the rubber lip inside to make a smoother transition between the carb body and head while we were at it.
Found out that my throttle cable will work, which is good since I have the lower 400F bars.
But the real bonus of getting the manifolds correct was finding out the petcock will now clear the carb tops. Yay! No grinding on the petcock lever!
Removed them and Dad "match ported the rubber lip inside to make a smoother transition between the carb body and head while we were at it.
Found out that my throttle cable will work, which is good since I have the lower 400F bars.
But the real bonus of getting the manifolds correct was finding out the petcock will now clear the carb tops. Yay! No grinding on the petcock lever!
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Did some more work on the seat mount (pics to come), and pulled the swing arm for new bronze bushings.
I hope to get the bearings in the wheels this weekend, too. It won't be long 'til the rear-end is done and I can start work on a few things up front.
I hope to get the bearings in the wheels this weekend, too. It won't be long 'til the rear-end is done and I can start work on a few things up front.
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scott s wrote: But the real bonus of getting the manifolds correct was finding out the petcock will now clear the carb tops. Yay! No grinding on the petcock lever!
Yes always the same boring thing: mount it correctly and things just work.
Great project!
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