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Offline rtbmrgl

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Remove and Install CB500 engine on its side
« on: June 24, 2013, 06:05:51 PM »
Hello,
       I found a post once that showed a  cb500 engine installed in the frame with the engine on its side. Does anyone have a post and/or pics of this being done. Or is it easier to install with the frame upright. Newly painted frame don't want to scratch.
thanks, Mark
Roseville, Ca

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Re: Remove and Install CB500 engine on its side
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2013, 07:02:42 PM »
Remove the oil filter and frame should drop over the engine, as it lay on the right side.  You can also wrap the frame with rags or towels wherever necessary. 
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Re: Remove and Install CB500 engine on its side
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2013, 07:17:11 PM »
Remove the oil filter and frame should drop over the engine, as it lay on the right side.  You can also wrap the frame with rags or towels wherever necessary.
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And when in doubt about scratching something, wrap it in masking tape.

I had to remove the sump cover on my wife's 400 for this trick to work. Unfortunately, I learned about it AFTER I did my 500.
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Re: Remove and Install CB500 engine on its side
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2013, 09:14:44 PM »
Thanks for the info, opted not to power coat the frame and paint it instead. Will have to be a little careful as not to scratch the paint. Going to try a new clear coat, SprayMax 2K Clear Coat, suppose to be harder than regular.
thanks again.
thanks, Mark
Roseville, Ca

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1973 CB500 back yard find 1243 orig mi,  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=124285.0
1976 CB750 Restoring,        http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132997

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Re: Remove and Install CB500 engine on its side
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2013, 11:35:09 AM »
Got the engine in the frame without a making a scratch, thanks
thanks, Mark
Roseville, Ca

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1973 CB500 back yard find 1243 orig mi,  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=124285.0
1976 CB750 Restoring,        http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132997

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Re: Remove and Install CB500 engine on its side
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2013, 08:29:24 AM »
Congrats man! What did you paint your engine with? It looks great
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Re: Remove and Install CB500 engine on its side
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2013, 10:11:51 AM »
Thanks, I painted with VHT engine enamel,

SP995 Nu-Castâ„¢ Aluminum
SP145 Gloss Clear

I painted the engine about a month ago so its had time to dry, I've already spelt gas on the engine and it didn't effect the the surface.


thanks, Mark
Roseville, Ca

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1973 CB500 back yard find 1243 orig mi,  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=124285.0
1976 CB750 Restoring,        http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132997

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Re: Remove and Install CB500 engine on its side
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2013, 10:18:17 AM »
Also exhaust studs are good to remove if your engine has them.
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