Author Topic: Another project-1976 Honda CB550K (Read 16901 times)

grcamna2 · « **Reply #300 on:** March 12, 2024, 01:28:42 PM »

Moving along well Dennis

Mark1976 · « **Reply #301 on:** March 12, 2024, 02:59:40 PM »

Quote from: denward17 on March 12, 2024, 01:22:57 PM

Checked ring end gap today, had to file a few.

Top and 2nd ring end gaps are set to .007-.008", left 3 piece oil rings as they were ~.009".

Rings installed on pistons, pistons installed on rods with assembly lube on wrist pins. Rings staggered and oiled.

Plan to install cylinder block and head tomorrow. Cylinders have been wiped with acetone at least 5-6 times with paper towels remaining white.

Will wipe one more time with a cloth before install.

Clean is good.....
Looks great...

denward17 · « **Reply #302 on:** March 13, 2024, 01:51:36 PM »

Cylinder/head installed today....

Will loosen head bolt torque tomorrow and retorque.

Mark1976 · « **Reply #303 on:** March 13, 2024, 04:10:26 PM »

Coming together, looks great!!!

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #304 on:** March 13, 2024, 04:27:42 PM »

Well done Dennis. Looking great!

denward17 · « **Reply #305 on:** March 14, 2024, 01:09:02 PM »

Re-torqued head and installed camshaft, appears to be timed correctly.

Blue Loctite on camshaft sprocket bolts.

1-4 at TDC, with centerline cutout of cam shaft lined up to top of head.

Mark1976 · « **Reply #306 on:** March 14, 2024, 08:02:33 PM »

Coming along well....

denward17 · « **Reply #307 on:** March 15, 2024, 03:20:59 PM »

Valve cover installed today, valve adjustment complete.

Waiting for o-rings for end caps, hopefully install engine next week.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #308 on:** March 15, 2024, 03:54:16 PM »

Nice progress!

denward17 · « **Reply #309 on:** March 17, 2024, 10:19:25 AM »

Honda badges stripped and re-painted with Testors model enamel paint, and a syringe.

After the white dries, will go around the letters with a Q-tip and acetone to clean up.

denward17 · « **Reply #310 on:** March 17, 2024, 10:20:35 AM »

Hopefully tomorrow afternoon......the engine goes in...

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #311 on:** March 17, 2024, 10:40:06 AM »

Dennis….. I like your style!

Little_Phil · « **Reply #312 on:** March 17, 2024, 11:53:42 AM »

Quote from: denward17 on March 17, 2024, 10:19:25 AM

Honda badges stripped and re-painted with Testors model enamel paint, and a syringe.

After the white dries, will go around the letters with a Q-tip and acetone to clean up.

Looking good, that's a tricky job.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #313 on:** March 17, 2024, 12:12:40 PM »

Quote from: Little_Phil on March 17, 2024, 11:53:42 AM

Quote from: denward17 on March 17, 2024, 10:19:25 AM
Honda badges stripped and re-painted with Testors model enamel paint, and a syringe.

After the white dries, will go around the letters with a Q-tip and acetone to clean up.
Looking good, that's a tricky job.

Very tedious job;labor of love.

denward17 · « **Reply #314 on:** March 19, 2024, 03:21:30 PM »

Made some progress the last couple of days....

Engine in, carbs were cleaned and put together earlier but I bench tested today with gas, no leaks.

Installed oil filter, carbs and air box with new air filter. Still have 4 in to 1 Delkevic to install, along with brake pedal and breather system hoses, all cables and etc.

I just ordered a battery so will be about a week before it arrives.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #315 on:** March 19, 2024, 03:33:21 PM »

Dennis….. moving along and it looks great!

Mark1976 · « **Reply #316 on:** March 19, 2024, 04:13:23 PM »

Clean as a whistle, looks great!!!

Little_Phil · « **Reply #317 on:** March 21, 2024, 10:59:58 AM »

Quote from: denward17 on March 19, 2024, 03:21:30 PM

I just ordered a battery so will be about a week before it arrives.

I ordered a battery in January over here in the UK for a 550 about 6.30 in the evening from a supplier over 200 miles away. I was stunned when it arrived here before 11:30 in the morning the next day.

denward17 · « **Reply #318 on:** March 21, 2024, 02:21:16 PM »

Installed chain, chain guard, electric panel (with all connections), left side transmission cover, gear shift, rear brake arm, and finally rear brake pedal.

Wired and installed electronic ignition.

Waiting on battery and a couple of emissions hoses for air box and plenum.

Still to do:
Clean out gas tank and install new filter screen/seal on petcock.
Install kickstart arm.
Install emission hoses to air box.
Install battery box and battery.
Install clutch, gas cables.
Install oil.

The big one is deciding what paint color to use for tank and side covers........

Hopefully can start next week with auxiliary tank.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #319 on:** March 21, 2024, 04:54:13 PM »

Looking very tidy!

Mark1976 · « **Reply #320 on:** March 21, 2024, 07:23:32 PM »

Patience is your friend, looks pretty damn good.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #321 on:** March 21, 2024, 07:37:34 PM »

The frame and swing arm look very good;which brand/type paint did you use Dennis ?

denward17 · « **Reply #322 on:** March 22, 2024, 04:41:02 AM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on March 21, 2024, 07:37:34 PM

The frame and swing arm look very good;which brand/type paint did you use Dennis ?

Thanks, It was VHT Epoxy first coat, and then 2 coats of VHT Roll Bar and Chassis paint.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #323 on:** March 22, 2024, 08:47:39 AM »

Quote from: denward17 on March 22, 2024, 04:41:02 AM

Quote from: grcamna2 on March 21, 2024, 07:37:34 PM
The frame and swing arm look very good;which brand/type paint did you use Dennis ?

Thanks, It was VHT Epoxy first coat, and then 2 coats of VHT Roll Bar and Chassis paint.

That's a good,hard base and the roll bar/chassis paint should hold-up under lot's of stress through the years;better than original.

alexZan · « **Reply #324 on:** March 23, 2024, 09:30:33 AM »

Hey guys, quick question...The headlight on my '77 cb550k isnt working. Im reading only 6volts at the bullet connectors terminating at the headlight. Any ideas why I am not getting 12?
Thanks in advance!

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Author Topic: Another project-1976 Honda CB550K (Read 16901 times)