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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #275 on: September 01, 2015, 11:34:29 PM »
Quote from: Bootsey on September 01, 2015, 11:29:07 PM
Great work. The colour contrast between the cast iron & the glyptal looks rad, almost a shame you won't see any of it. Glyptal coated tank, maybe? ;)

Thanks! I'm diggin' the contrast as well. Pretty much all the Glyptal will be covered. Some may be visible under the points cover, but that's about it.
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #276 on: September 03, 2015, 09:35:52 AM »
So was able to get to a few things last night. I came to the conclusion that the hardest part for me putting this back together is going to be making sure all the parts get back in. I have had to replace so much that I have bags and bags of parts waiting to be installed. I am going to print out all the fiches and start making some better notes. I also found, despite thinking I took enough, that I am lacking some pics for reassembly. Looking at some of these old parts and have no clue what they are!! I will be fine in the long run though. More funny then anything. Will just take my time.

Got the points cover all buttoned up. Window and screws installed. Ready to on the engine when it is done:



I took the primary and kick out of the lower case to paint and cure in the oven. Got those back on last night. Bit of karma with the kick. Went on super easy the first time. Fought me last night though. Pulled out my new crank bearings to get them in and realized I only ordered 8  :( Me stupid... Not a big deal but ordered two more last night also. One of my needle bearings had come apart previously so I through a light coat of assembly lube and got it back together. Put both of them on the trans gears and got the transmission gears placed in the case.

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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #277 on: September 03, 2015, 09:52:01 AM »
That was good fortune to discovery the 2 missing bearings.

Have you separated your bags of parts into stages of assembly?
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #278 on: September 03, 2015, 10:00:57 AM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on September 03, 2015, 09:52:01 AM
That was good fortune to discovery the 2 missing bearings.

Have you separated your bags of parts into stages of assembly?

Right!? Luckily David Silvers has them in stock at the moment.

Starting that tonight in full. Separated some out last night but I want to print out the pages so I can mark them up as I install.
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #279 on: September 03, 2015, 10:13:47 AM »
Quote from: bambuhiphop on September 03, 2015, 10:00:57 AM
I want to print out the pages so I can mark them up as I install.

Excellent way to go.
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #280 on: September 03, 2015, 03:41:28 PM »
So, as I was going through gathering up part numbers and printing part fiche's I remembered I had put together a gasket/o-ring table some time back. As I recall I got a good chunk of this off the forum but I did add to it a little. thought I would share in case anyone finds it useful. Hope it helps. Attached on this post.
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #281 on: September 05, 2015, 05:40:58 AM »
Quote from: bambuhiphop on September 03, 2015, 03:41:28 PM
So, as I was going through gathering up part numbers and printing part fiche's I remembered I had put together a gasket/o-ring table some time back. As I recall I got a good chunk of this off the forum but I did add to it a little. thought I would share in case anyone finds it useful. Hope it helps. Attached on this post.
That is going to be SOOOO handy when I start re-assembling the motor on the 550.  Thank you for posting this!

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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #282 on: September 05, 2015, 10:05:18 PM »
Quote from: Restoration Fan on September 05, 2015, 05:40:58 AM
Quote from: bambuhiphop on September 03, 2015, 03:41:28 PM
So, as I was going through gathering up part numbers and printing part fiche's I remembered I had put together a gasket/o-ring table some time back. As I recall I got a good chunk of this off the forum but I did add to it a little. thought I would share in case anyone finds it useful. Hope it helps. Attached on this post.
That is going to be SOOOO handy when I start re-assembling the motor on the 550.  Thank you for posting this!

Ron


Glad it can be of some use. I may tweak it further as I install everything but it is overall looking solid so far.
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #283 on: September 05, 2015, 10:12:41 PM »
Made a little progress today. My 12 point stainless steel ARP bolts came in today. All new shiny case bolts  8) Will post pics of those when I get them mounted. I also dropped my cylinder cover the other day and destroyed it  >:( Oh what a happy thing that was. Tracked down a 78' cover so long term I will be better off. Will have to get it all cleaned up but so is life. Also have an extra set of rockers to pick from now.

Got the shift drum installed. It seems to shift correctly but does it look ok to you guys?



Got the bearings in the rods and mounted the rods on the crank after getting it all cleaned up. Still need to fully torque the bolts down but looking good. My step dad let me borrow his digital snap-on torque wrench. Super nice!!



And pulled out the stand and got the upper half mounted in it. I rubberized my brackets and put some rubber grommets in there for safe measure to protect the paint.

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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #284 on: September 06, 2015, 03:48:35 AM »
Looks so sparkly and clean!
Be very diligent on putting these parts - the innards - back. It would suck to have to do this again especially after the engine is mounted (speaking for myself).
Also, be sure to leave bare contact areas where the engine mates with the frame; ensure proper ground.
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #285 on: September 06, 2015, 06:09:45 AM »
No kidding. The engine parts look so clean they could be used in a surgery.
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #286 on: September 07, 2015, 04:24:34 PM »
Rods torqued and installed on the crank. New primary and cam chains installed. Primary shaft all buttoned up and in. Kick all done. New case pins installed along with o-rings and oil plug. Overall decent progress. Waiting for the 2 bearing shells to come in the mail and then I am just about ready to join the cases!

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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #287 on: September 10, 2015, 05:59:51 PM »

 Look'n REAL good Man!
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« Reply #288 on: September 10, 2015, 10:29:32 PM »
Quote from: Godffery on September 10, 2015, 05:59:51 PM

 Look'n REAL good Man!

Thanks Man!! Your work is looking REAL good too!!!
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« Reply #289 on: September 11, 2015, 11:46:35 PM »
Bit of progress...

Got everything nice and lubed. Triple checked everything was good to go and joined the cases back together.





Got the new stainless steel 12 point case bolts torqued down. 18 lbs on the 8mm and 8 lbs on the 6mm.



Turned it over and installed the top bolts and got the HD studs torqued to 8 lbs each.





Overall everything went fairly smooth. Forgot to put thread locker on at first so untorqued, applied, and retorqued. Also, thought I missed a case ping for a second, but didn't. I may be at a mini stopping point right now. Need to get a few of the next pieces ready to go and actually already have some in progress.
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #290 on: September 12, 2015, 10:12:21 AM »
Shazam.  Those calj737-inspired ARP 12-pt bolts are good-looking, as is the motor overall. 

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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #291 on: September 12, 2015, 10:31:05 AM »
:) I am really amazed by the details! Loving the paint. Paint is looking like bare aluminum.
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #292 on: September 13, 2015, 06:48:27 AM »
Quote from: bambuhiphop on September 10, 2015, 10:29:32 PM
Quote from: Godffery on September 10, 2015, 05:59:51 PM

 Look'n REAL good Man!

Thanks Man!! Your work is looking REAL good too!!!

Sooo glad your Digg'n it! There such variations to how these tanks will look when you start grafting different tanks to each other.
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« Reply #293 on: September 13, 2015, 02:18:30 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on September 12, 2015, 10:12:21 AM
Shazam.  Those calj737-inspired ARP 12-pt bolts are good-looking, as is the motor overall. 

[In a Mortal Kombat voice] - Finish him!

Trust me, I trying  to finish him!! The cylinder head is getting bored, honed, and decked at the moment so that can't go on until it comes back. Getting the head prepped to head out to mrieck for a stage 3. That and the carb purchase are the two biggest things holding the progress up right now.
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« Reply #294 on: September 13, 2015, 03:15:53 PM »
Did you mean that the studs were torqued down to 18?  Or did you really only torque them to 8?
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #295 on: September 13, 2015, 05:05:52 PM »
Quote from: Restoration Fan on September 13, 2015, 03:15:53 PM
Did you mean that the studs were torqued down to 18?  Or did you really only torque them to 8?


I torqued the studs to 8 lbs. Going off these instructions:

1. Long threaded end must be installed in the case.
2. Note stock stud length location before removing. There are two different stud lengths.
3. After removal of stock studs (removal tool #SP-100 available from APE) thoroughly clean holes with solvent and blow out.
4. Use APE stud installation tool #08-151 or two 8x1.25mm nuts on the noted location, bottoming out, then using a torque wrench torque to 8 ft. lbs. maximum.
5. Install head, and following manufacturer's torque pattern, torque nuts to 20-22 ft. lbs.
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« Reply #296 on: September 13, 2015, 07:50:56 PM »
Yep.  No need to ruin the threads on the crankcase.
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Re: New project for a first timer CB550 build
« Reply #297 on: September 13, 2015, 09:51:34 PM »
Those ARP fasteners look nice in contrast to the case charcoal grey (VHT cast iron paint).

David
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« Reply #298 on: September 14, 2015, 11:32:59 AM »
Buttoned up a few items yesterday which take me to a current stopping point unfortunately. Need to get some parts out and back before I can make next steps. I really enjoyed this last bit. Putting the engine back together is pretty freaking rewarding after it being apart for so long.

I went through the Vesrah kit and got everything labeled. Got the oil pump, starter, and safety neutral switch installed. Put the 520 front grat on but need to order a new plate.



Got the oil screen and tube installed and put the pan on the case.



Finally, got all the linkage installed and working correctly. Pulled the basket back out to start cleaning it up for eventual Barrett pack in there.

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« Reply #299 on: September 14, 2015, 11:33:41 AM »
Quote from: RAF122S on September 13, 2015, 09:51:34 PM
Those ARP fasteners look nice in contrast to the case charcoal grey (VHT cast iron paint).

David

I know, and you won't see most of it because it is on the underside!! But I don't care. Still love it!
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