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Offline BenelliSEI

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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #200 on: March 04, 2023, 01:50:45 pm »
Quote from: denward17 on March 04, 2023, 10:58:33 am
My son (David) and grandson (Calvin) came over today to assist with the engine install.....she is in....

Will continue next week.......

Great photo! Makes it more fun when you share the moment!
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #201 on: March 04, 2023, 06:00:46 pm »
Quote from: BenelliSEI on March 04, 2023, 01:50:45 pm
Quote from: denward17 on March 04, 2023, 10:58:33 am
My son (David) and grandson (Calvin) came over today to assist with the engine install.....she is in....

Will continue next week.......

Great photo! Makes it more fun when you share the moment!
+1 to the above.
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #202 on: March 06, 2023, 02:53:09 pm »
Today installed the oil tank, brake pedal, shift pedal and rear drive chain.

I converted from 630 to 530 chain and sprockets, using JTF-338 (17)  and JTR-284 (48).

The JTF338 has a shoulder on one side, I initially installed with shoulder out, but after installing chain, it was rubbing the engine case.

I then reversed the front sprocket with shoulder inside, no more chain rub.
« Last Edit: March 06, 2023, 04:23:31 pm by denward17 »
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Offline Alan F.

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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #203 on: March 06, 2023, 04:09:07 pm »
Good progress!
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #204 on: March 06, 2023, 04:26:43 pm »
Quote from: denward17 on March 06, 2023, 02:53:09 pm
Today installed the oil tank, brake pedal, shift pedal and rear drive chain.

I converted from 630 to 530 chain and sprockets, using JTF-338 (17)  and JTR-284 (48).

The JTF338 has a shoulder on one side, I initially installed with shoulder out, but after installing chain, it was rubbing the engine case.

I then reversed the front sprocket with shoulder inside, no more chain rub.

That is correct, shoulder to the inside.  8)
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #205 on: March 06, 2023, 04:33:58 pm »
You’re on the backside of it, the fun part. Enjoy!
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #206 on: March 08, 2023, 09:39:58 am »
Checked floats on carbs today off the bike using alcohol 91%, glad I did because #1 was draining out the overflow.

Took bowl off and noticed some sediment, and was set too high, reset the float adjustment and retested.

All good now, will check the accelerator pump this afternoon.

1st pic is #4
2nd pic is #1 after adjustment

#2 and 3 look like #1
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #207 on: March 08, 2023, 09:41:39 am »
#1 before adjustment
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #208 on: March 08, 2023, 03:01:21 pm »
Checked accelerator pump, works fine with throttle.
Installed carbs/air box, put in oil.

Hopefully will put on exhausts later this week/weekend.

Need to prime oil pump before starting.
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Offline BenelliSEI

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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #209 on: March 08, 2023, 04:02:13 pm »
Did you prime the pump during your build up? If so, pull the plugs and crank it.
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #210 on: March 08, 2023, 04:33:33 pm »
Quote from: BenelliSEI on March 08, 2023, 04:02:13 pm
Did you prime the pump during your build up? If so, pull the plugs and crank it.

I did not, probably should have.  Plugs are out though, will probably try next week, as I am busy with other things rest of week.
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #211 on: March 10, 2023, 11:46:08 am »
Grandson came over today and helped me get the exhaust system on.  This is a used set I bought from FB marketplace, out of Arizona.

About a 7-8 on a 10 point scale, really good shape.
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #212 on: March 10, 2023, 12:09:17 pm »
My compliments. Stunning. I’ve always loved the look of the K7/8 models and yours is a great example. Your efforts are rewarded!
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #213 on: March 10, 2023, 12:30:56 pm »
Quote from: BenelliSEI on March 10, 2023, 12:09:17 pm
My compliments. Stunning. I’ve always loved the look of the K7/8 models and yours is a great example. Your efforts are rewarded!

Thank you sir...
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #214 on: March 10, 2023, 02:06:19 pm »
Quote from: BenelliSEI on March 10, 2023, 12:09:17 pm
My compliments. Stunning. I’ve always loved the look of the K7/8 models and yours is a great example. Your efforts are rewarded!

Yeah Man.  8)  That exhaust looks excellent.
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #215 on: March 10, 2023, 03:45:07 pm »
Quote from: grcamna2 on March 10, 2023, 02:06:19 pm
Quote from: BenelliSEI on March 10, 2023, 12:09:17 pm
My compliments. Stunning. I’ve always loved the look of the K7/8 models and yours is a great example. Your efforts are rewarded!

Yeah Man.  8)  That exhaust looks excellent.

+1 totally agree....
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #216 on: March 10, 2023, 04:16:37 pm »
Looks great
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #217 on: March 10, 2023, 04:39:08 pm »
Thanks Guys..
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #218 on: March 13, 2023, 12:09:24 pm »
Got oil pressure yesterday and tried to start today............no luck.  It acted like it wanted to fire off a couple of times, then battery went flat.

Hooked up to charger and tried a few more times. 

Used an auxiliary fuel tank to test.
Even though I bench tested the carbs, think #4 was leaking out the overflow.  So they will come back out to retest and set if necessary.

Not far into troubleshooting yet, but checked each spark plug wire with an old plug and had fire on each one.  Cleaned points with some sandpaper and alcohol.  Reset point gap to .012".

After troubleshooting carbs tomorrow will retry to start.
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #219 on: March 13, 2023, 12:19:11 pm »
I hope you've got a hot battery;you sure it's not defective ?
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« Reply #220 on: March 13, 2023, 12:28:53 pm »
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #221 on: March 13, 2023, 12:51:19 pm »
Have you thought about using a car or truck battery for cranking until you've got it figured out?
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #222 on: March 13, 2023, 01:04:43 pm »
Quote from: Alan F. on March 13, 2023, 12:51:19 pm
Have you thought about using a car or truck battery for cranking until you've got it figured out?

When I purchased the bike back in September the previous owner had just purchased a new battery to show me it would run.  It's been sitting on my work bench since then, until I charged it over the weekend.

Maybe I should pull the one out of my truck to try...
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #223 on: March 13, 2023, 01:44:25 pm »
Quote from: denward17 on March 13, 2023, 01:04:43 pm
Quote from: Alan F. on March 13, 2023, 12:51:19 pm
Have you thought about using a car or truck battery for cranking until you've got it figured out?

When I purchased the bike back in September the previous owner had just purchased a new battery to show me it would run.  It's been sitting on my work bench since then, until I charged it over the weekend.

Maybe I should pull the one out of my truck to try...

You might want to get that battery load tested at Auto Zone.
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Re: My K8 re-conditioning
« Reply #224 on: March 13, 2023, 02:05:44 pm »
^Good idea....
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