Topic: 78 CB550 - Putting Engine Back Together....Long Overdue

[rusty_tank]

Hello everyone. I'm a longtime member but haven't been on the forum in a long while. Happy to be back

I have a 1978 CB550. I have the engine out of the frame. Had some head work done a while back, new valves, seals, had it ported as well. I've had this bike for over a decade, took it apart a few years ago but life just kinda got in the way and the project was put on hold, I know some of you know how that goes. I've been busy the last few years bein a dad and a family man, time to put this thing back together though. Was hoping I could get some guidance when needed as I go.

I have all side covers taken off, old gasket gunk cleaned off. I've replaced the O-rings and gaskets underneath the cylinder, put cam chain guide and tensioner in.

[Ichiban 4]

Bump

[SF]

Nice and clean....who did your head work?


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[RAFster122s]

Best of luck on the rebuild...nice progress.
Recall you should use the rubber band trick on the valve/cam cover to prevent valve or valve guide damage when reassembling.

[rusty_tank]

Nice and clean....who did your head work?


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The head work was done by Chris Schumann, owner and operator of Schumann Motor Works in Milwaukie, OR. Link to facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/Schumann-Motor-Works-1549864701915416/?eid=ARBhV4a4ettibv66nM8XbtJedES-nEca6OcHE8-vFpDp932nub4MtwKqOJmwDC95uXfxG_H6EWQStF_9&timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&timeline_context_item_source=100000218158350&fref=tag

Really talented machinist and a good guy.

[rusty_tank]

Best of luck on the rebuild...nice progress.
Recall you should use the rubber band trick on the valve/cam cover to prevent valve or valve guide damage when reassembling.

I really appreciate the reminder RAF. I need to be told that over and over again!