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Offline jacquesleclochard

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Found an engine
« on: June 06, 2013, 02:54:18 PM »
Hey guys, it's been ages since we spoke. Been a while. Hope you are all doing fine! Things are good here, I know you care  :-*

So I found an old engine lying around a barn. Owner said I could take it along. I gathered the parts, and took it home. Upon inspection, the camshaft is a bit rusty, and slightly pitted. The races aren't damaged, but the shaft is. Could I reuse it? Where lies the fine line between "throw it away" and "give it a clean and go".

Also, the engine was partly dissasembled. How to clean this up? I'm thinking of putting the cases together and hosing it down, then taking it apart. However I don't want to dig too deep into the engine. Did that once, that was quite the endeavour. And since I'm building a couple of motorcycles at the same time, I'm trying to manage the moments I can spare as best as I can!

Regards, Chris

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Re: Found an engine
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2013, 03:08:25 PM »
What/which engine?
A good traveller has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. --Lao Tsu

primary: 1974 Honda CB750
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project: 1974 Honda CB450

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1981 Suzuki GS650
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Offline jacquesleclochard

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Re: Found an engine
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2013, 03:13:21 PM »
Hey, Schnell, it actually is an XS650 engine.  ;D

I'm not familiar on other forums, and this is where it all started. I figured I might sneak a pretty general question in here. I'm sorry.  ::)

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Re: Found an engine
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2013, 03:25:54 PM »
Don't be sorry. I'm not offended!
A good traveller has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. --Lao Tsu

primary: 1974 Honda CB750
long term, now resting: 1981 BMW R100/7
project: 1971 Honda CL350
project: 1974 Honda CB450

previous:
1975 Honda CB750
1973 BMW R90/6
1981 Suzuki GS650
1973 Honda CD175

My little website: http://frankfoto.jimdo.com/

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Re: Found an engine
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2013, 02:56:49 AM »
They have lots of roller bearings and dont like dirt/rust so a strip and clean out after being sat for an indeterminate long time in a bad atmosphere is essential
Semi Geriatric ex-Honda mechanic and MOT tester (UK version of annual inspection). Garage full of "projects" mostly 500/4 from pre 73 (no road tax in UK).

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