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Cam chain oil seal
« on: November 30, 2023, 06:49:33 AM »

 Can't find the oil seal for my cb750k4. I've searched but can't find it anywhere. Somebody have a solution ?
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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2023, 06:53:48 AM »
Do you mean the one in the adjuster?
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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2023, 08:03:28 AM »
Yes!
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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2023, 03:41:06 PM »
So no one have ever changed their oil seal ?


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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2023, 04:19:49 PM »
I have a couple after I had one crack in a 750K4. Messy when ridden fast!
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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2023, 04:37:30 PM »
I've seen a write up about this, but I can't remember where. The author actually made a puller to pull the metal cap that covers the seal on the inside.
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Get the manuals: http://manuals.sohc4.net/cb750k/
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Engine Lifting Made Easy: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,58210.msg1684742.html#msg1684742
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Follow up on your damn posts: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,144305.msg1791605.html#msg1791605
Taiwanese Cam Chain Tensioners:  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,155043.msg1774841.html#msg1774841
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Clutch How To: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-change-and-adjust-a-clutch-SOHC-td4040391.html
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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2023, 04:41:04 PM »
Yeah,i saw that too. The problem is not how to remove it. Its where to find a new one.

 I don't think Honda still make them anymore.
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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2023, 04:49:11 PM »
Yeah,i saw that too. The problem is not how to remove it. Its where to find a new one.

 I don't think Honda still make them anymore.

I thought that the seal size was indicated in that write up since I believe that seal is not considered a serviceable item (but they will sell you a new tensioner!), yet I think the seal is a fairly common size?
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"Evolution": http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=100352.0
"P.O. Debacle": http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,126692.msg1441661.html#msg1441661
F2/F3 O-rings: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=113672.msg1300721#msg1300721
Cam Tower Studs: https://www.mcmaster.com/#93210a017/=t19sgp
Clean up that nasty harness: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=137351.msg1549191#msg1549191
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,148188.msg1688494.html#msg1688494
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,139544.msg1579364.html#msg1579364
                                          
Charging system diagnosis: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=1012.msg8345#msg8345
Get the manuals: http://manuals.sohc4.net/cb750k/
The Dragon: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=45183.msg1571675#msg1571675
Headlight Switch: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=113986.msg1283236#msg1283236
Branden's leak free top end thread: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=107040.0
Engine Lifting Made Easy: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,58210.msg1684742.html#msg1684742
                                      http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1675840.html#msg1675840
Static and Dynamic Timing: http://www.hondachopper.com/garage/carb_info/timing/timing1.html
Airbox Gasket Replacement: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,114485.msg1290000.html#msg1290000
"Café" : http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,84697.msg953814.html#msg953814
PD Carb Choke Linkage: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1669248.html#msg1669248
                                    http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,110931.msg1248354.html#msg1248354
                                    http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,48858.msg515204.html#msg515204
Follow up on your damn posts: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,144305.msg1791605.html#msg1791605
Taiwanese Cam Chain Tensioners:  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,155043.msg1774841.html#msg1774841
Gumtwo Seat Cover: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,164440.msg1897366.html#msg1897366
Primary Drive: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,166063.msg1919278.html#msg1919278
Tank Latch: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,165975.msg1919495.html#msg1919495
Shorten your forks: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-shorten-forks-td4042465.html DO NOT CUT THE SPRINGS!
Clutch How To: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-change-and-adjust-a-clutch-SOHC-td4040391.html
Late model K7/K8/F2/F3 front sprocket cover removal: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,178428.msg2072279.html#msg2072279
630 to 530 conversion: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180710.msg2094423.html#msg2094423

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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2023, 05:00:30 PM »
Cmsnl don't sell the tensioner anymore. May be a seal from another honda model would fit?
But which one!?
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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2023, 05:20:05 PM »
Here's an old thread about removing the seal. Unfortunately it doesn't mention the size of the seal.
It looks like a standard lip seal. Once removed it should be easy to determine the size and find a replacement.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=142775.0
« Last Edit: November 30, 2023, 05:26:36 PM by CycleRanger »
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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2023, 05:27:19 PM »
I send a email to Yamiya,did not get an answer...

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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2023, 05:29:41 PM »
I send a email to Yamiya,did not get an answer...

Bert

Might PM markb he might know the size. Although it looks like it's been while since he's been around.
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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #12 on: December 01, 2023, 02:03:44 AM »
if its like most other honda seals itll be some oddball thing?like 13.7 etc,never a square even number?

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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #13 on: December 01, 2023, 02:15:29 AM »
I've just recieved an email from Yamiya,the puller AND a new seal are back in stock!!
I've just bought one.


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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #14 on: December 01, 2023, 04:08:38 AM »
I've just recieved an email from Yamiya,the puller AND a new seal are back in stock!!
I've just bought one.


Bert
How about the link so others can get them??
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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #16 on: December 01, 2023, 06:47:45 AM »
I've just recieved an email from Yamiya,the puller AND a new seal are back in stock!!
I've just bought one.

Bert

Super!
Let us know the size of the seal when you get it.
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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #17 on: December 01, 2023, 06:54:57 AM »
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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #18 on: December 01, 2023, 07:05:22 AM »


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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #19 on: December 01, 2023, 01:32:56 PM »
Thanks guys
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Honda Parts manager in the mid 1970s Nashua Honda
My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #20 on: December 13, 2023, 03:37:57 PM »
I recieved the kit tokay. For those who are interested. I took some pictures.

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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #21 on: December 13, 2023, 04:05:21 PM »
I can't quite make out the numbers on the seal. What are they?
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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #22 on: December 13, 2023, 04:08:02 PM »
SD 8185
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Re: Cam chain oil seal
« Reply #23 on: December 13, 2023, 04:52:00 PM »
SD 8185

Perfect. Thx!
An 8x18x5 oil seal.
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