Topic: cb550 engine assembly, Need the best stuff!

[ajracer]

I'm about ready to start assembling my engine which is completely striped now with case split and the primary and crank out. I am going to put together a parts bath and clean the case, crank, rods , and trans, then coat with some oil, the rest went to be jet washed.

I want to use a water based cleaner so I don't have chemicals. around. Any advise? I was thinking of using Por15 marine clean.

And what about moly for assembly. Is there a specail assembly grease for wet clutch engines so as not to contaminate the clutch.

Finally, what is the best gasket maker to use for the case halves.  thanks

[ajracer]

or not finally, a couple more things> should I use locktight on any of the bolts and or antiseize. I'm sure I'll come up with some more...

[bryanj]

Locktight on the bigend nuts if you have those off. Make sure all oilways are meticulously clean and whatever jointing you use dont get in there