Author Topic: CB400 Four, version 9.0 for ME I flip for 400 fours (Read 30768 times)

MoMo · « **Reply #175 on:** June 15, 2016, 04:38:51 AM »

Quote from: strynboen on June 15, 2016, 04:28:19 AM

you can do somthing like this

Could if I had machinist ability, which I don't. That looks like a good fix SB

strynboen · « **Reply #176 on:** June 15, 2016, 04:43:49 AM »

have seen them as repareir kit. somvhere.?? you just drill and tap the hole..and put the rep part inn..glue it vith lockteit(it holds the brakefluid) i have testet it for some years..to be total shure it dont softens up..but its better make a kobber disc teighting.modd it a bit

MoMo · « **Reply #177 on:** June 15, 2016, 04:58:14 AM »

Just researched the part number for a 400F and 350G-both have the same part number for caliper so I really have no idea what bike it is from.

Quote from: strynboen on June 15, 2016, 04:43:49 AM

have seen them as repareir kit. somvhere.?? you just drill and tap the hole..and put the rep part inn..glue it vith lockteit(it holds the brakefluid) i have testet it for some years..to be total shure it dont softens up..but its better make a kobber disc teighting.modd it a bit

If you ever see the source please send me the link SB. Thanks for the info...Larry

RAFster122s · « **Reply #178 on:** June 15, 2016, 01:48:40 PM »

A set of diamond coated bits for die grinder or dremel migh be able to cut through the ezout. Getting it out is needed before it can be drilled. I have used them before to do this. Shall I send you a bunch of them?

Find out what Harrisluv charges for the caliper repair? It might be affordable.
David

MoMo · « **Reply #179 on:** June 15, 2016, 07:49:58 PM »

Quote from: RAF122S on June 15, 2016, 01:48:40 PM

A set of diamond coated bits for die grinder or dremel migh be able to cut through the ezout. Getting it out is needed before it can be drilled. I have used them before to do this. Shall I send you a bunch of them?

Find out what Harrisluv charges for the caliper repair? It might be affordable.
David

I have another caliper lined up. When I get it I'll check condition. At some point I might try to repair the one I have but I believe it to be close to the end. Thanks for the offer David...Larry

MoMo · « **Reply #180 on:** June 15, 2016, 08:22:54 PM »

Couple more photos of the finished front.

Tank will not be yellow, just put on for photos. Time to start on motor.++

Needs:

front brake caliper
r/h switch

Budget:

bike 450
tires plus tubes 110
welding 40
cylinder sleeve 25
Paint 10

RAFster122s · « **Reply #181 on:** June 16, 2016, 06:31:25 AM »

I wonder if the paint was either of the Rustoeum yellow spray paints or from can thinned? My 550 tank was donethat way by PO. It is going to be resprayed after it is put back on road and sorted.

I like the silver gauges. Will look good with cream or white. Yellow bikes look good with chrome I think.

MoMo · « **Reply #182 on:** June 16, 2016, 08:49:29 AM »

Quote from: RAF122S on June 16, 2016, 06:31:25 AM

I wonder if the paint was either of the Rustoeum yellow spray paints or from can thinned? My 550 tank was donethat way by PO. It is going to be resprayed after it is put back on road and sorted.

I like the silver gauges. Will look good with cream or white. Yellow bikes look good with chrome I think.

One scheme in my mind is silver and black like the Raiders. Original underlying paint is red. May take you up on the bit offer...Larry

RAFster122s · « **Reply #183 on:** June 19, 2016, 09:41:21 PM »

Raiders fans are a loyal lot. It could make an interesting scheme...look forward to your interpretation.

MoMo · « **Reply #184 on:** June 20, 2016, 08:49:12 PM »

Update: I cleaned the head, lapped the valves and installed new valve guide seals and then sent the head to a local machinist to have a helicoil inserted in cylinder 4. I figured it would be cheaper to pay him $20 than buy the necessary stuff to helicoil.

Confucius say clean head better than dirty head(not sure exactly what he was referring to)

Still not sure of color scheme, but I am leaning towards a scheme similar to the bold colors in my riding jacket

Better to look fast than be fast(and red always makes a bike go faster)...Larry

RAFster122s · « **Reply #185 on:** June 20, 2016, 11:34:44 PM »

You could do wing decals on the tank with a furling checkered trail coming off the logo's wing behind the wing.
nice jacket!

MoMo · « **Reply #186 on:** June 22, 2016, 06:42:49 PM »

No photos but carb cleaning started last night and rebuild kits ordered(won't use pilot jets, needle and air screw) will have to use main jets, gaskets, float needles and seats as mains and floats were too buggered up for reuse. 20 for helicoil, 60 for carb kits bring total so far to $715. I found a Honda lower end gasket kit in my stash tonight

and already had found a top end kit. Still need right switch and caliper-friend is sending me those items but he is not sure if they are correct for the bike. Also, need O-rings for the fuel connectors, a muffler, battery, air filter, chain. thanks for following along...Larry

Stev-o · « **Reply #187 on:** June 22, 2016, 07:33:09 PM »

I'm following Larry, just haven't commented. Good to see you back at it!

MoMo · « **Reply #188 on:** June 22, 2016, 07:49:46 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on June 22, 2016, 07:33:09 PM

I'm following Larry, just haven't commented. Good to see you back at it!

Don't have a great deal of time. Redid carbs and miscellaneous other tasks to get an 81 650 Maxim back in shape for a customer this past couple days. Still working full time BTW ...Larry

MoMo · « **Reply #189 on:** June 22, 2016, 07:52:10 PM »

OH yeah, got a call that the frame has been welded on The Pink Panther. All I'll need to do is order a new exhaust, remount the speedo(I don't wear one) and it should be ready for sale?auction

MoMo · « **Reply #190 on:** June 27, 2016, 01:34:35 PM »

These came in the mail the other day, 60 with free shipping.

The float bowl O-rings fit very well, sitting in there nice and tight without any super glue to hold them in place(usually have to do that with other brands).

couple before ultrasonic cleaning

If you ever worked on two strokes, this strap wrench was a mandatory tool to own. This is a Bultaco tool.

these came in the mail the other day, switch had to be repaired and the caliper taken apart to clean. BIG PROBLEM THOUGH.... after cleaning I set the caliper on the hood of my Cherokee to dry, I then drove off and the caliper is no where to be found. I even walked the route I took but it is gone. So............................................I am back to square one on the front brake

MoMo · « **Reply #191 on:** June 27, 2016, 08:25:53 PM »

This set of Vessel screwdrivers also came a couple days ago. There was a post for a
Father's Day sale at 50% off on this site. I already have more than I need Snap On screwdrivers but the deal was too good to pass up so I sprung and glad I did. All these years I've been using Snap On #2 or 3 but these are so much better for our bikes, especially the ones with a built in impact. $33 was a great price for an awesome product

grcamna2 · « **Reply #192 on:** June 27, 2016, 09:15:06 PM »

I agree w/ you on that set of Vessel drivers especially the 'Impacta',real handy;now what am I going to do with all my other phillips that I've collected over the years?

RAFster122s · « **Reply #193 on:** June 27, 2016, 10:13:17 PM »

That sucks on the caliper...so sorry to hear it. The switch looks good.
Yes, the Vessel screw drivers are great...not to mention are very handy. Should have bought several sets and sold them with a $10 profit after the fees...financing a few parts.

The vessel.com had their long vessel impact driver bits for $18...they can be very good on auto work that has screws which are hard to reach.

MoMo · « **Reply #194 on:** June 28, 2016, 04:55:10 AM »

Well the crabs(that is spell check for carbs) are back together, nice and clean with new float seats, main jets and gaskets.

MoMo · « **Reply #195 on:** June 28, 2016, 05:04:58 AM »

Here are a couple tools from "back in the day" that may be of interest to y'all(southern for everybody as opposed to youse guys, which is Philly speak for everybody).

Late 70's Honda tool for syncing 400 four carbs

Very early Honda float gauge, came with a pamphlet that had specs for every model , has been invaluable over the years

iiAtlas · « **Reply #196 on:** June 28, 2016, 05:53:32 AM »

Quote from: MoMo on June 27, 2016, 08:25:53 PM

This set of Vessel screwdrivers also came a couple days ago. There was a post for a
Father's Day sale at 50% off on this site. I already have more than I need Snap On screwdrivers but the deal was too good to pass up so I sprung and glad I did. All these years I've been using Snap On #2 or 3 but these are so much better for our bikes, especially the ones with a built in impact. $33 was a great price for an awesome product

Another huge thumbs up for these! Can't even begin to tell you how many times that impacta has saved me on this build. Great stuff!!

MoMo · « **Reply #197 on:** June 28, 2016, 07:28:48 PM »

Ordered air filter and missing retainer spring from DSS. Budget up to 740, then found a caliper on eBay for 60-so budget jumped to 800. Battery, chain and tune up stuff to buy. Motor next in line...Larry

MoMo · « **Reply #198 on:** June 28, 2016, 09:21:41 PM »

Here is the info included with the float level gauge. photobucket is not behaving tonight so I am trying a different approach. Hope to get the MacAir back real soon

As you can tell from the models listed this was most likely produced around 1970

RAFster122s · « **Reply #199 on:** June 30, 2016, 02:15:30 AM »

Very cool set of tools. Not sure how that two piece carb tool is working...looks like the internal part is a tapered fitting. or is it a tapered screw driver...similar to a really long valve/tappet adjuster setup...

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Author Topic: CB400 Four, version 9.0 for ME I flip for 400 fours (Read 30768 times)