Author Topic: Abigail 1977 cb550k (best of both worlds?) (Read 2102 times)

Lostboy Steve · « **on:** March 17, 2012, 07:37:19 AM »

So I finally got a name for my cb550, Abigail. She's wanting me all to herself so its well suited. I had to start a new thread since the acquisition of a proper name. Today I will show you phase one of the tank resto with a little electrolytic rust removal.

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Lostboy Steve · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2012, 07:45:21 AM »

Heres a test anode. I only had it in the tank for about 5 minutes and you can clearly see where it was taped off. Very cool to see in person how it works!

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Lostboy Steve · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2012, 07:23:18 PM »

Ok 48hrs in and the tank looks great! The inside it almost completely clean other than the surface rust from the water evaporating.

Now i have to weld fill a spot that had not just a dent but a crease as well. Then off to the powder coater along with my completely disassembled carbs.

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Lostboy Steve · « **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2012, 10:39:18 AM »

Got my carbs back together thanks to the 20$ o ring kit from harbor freight. Only problem is the choke linkage while smooth is a bit tight. The springs don't seem strong enough to pull the choke open. If it was lever operated like the older cbs Id be golden. Regardless no air leaks here.

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