alfredo
1978 xs650 Special
It's been a bit since I posted an update on this. Wanted to keep you guys in the loop. I have been extremely life busy, as usual, lately so working on this has fallen behind.
The bottom sump plate and the engine tear down guide that I found on here, printed and put into a folder for easy reference.
This is where you guys insert laughter: I put a little spec heater in front of my case for HOURS and got nothing. I tried and tried to split the case and couldn't get it done. Lots of tapping and heating with the space heater and still nothing. Ugh.
Giant plastic bin with bags and bags of parts. I have a bad habit of labeling the bejesus out of everything so I can have half a chance of getting it back together without extra parts. I have found that the "Dollar Tree" sells fake zip locks in all sizes for a $1/box. Perfect for this kind of use.
I went to Ace Hardware and got some propane torches. I have been meaning to get some for a while now, but now I really needed them. I got the suggestion from another forum member whom I can't remember the name of right now, but it worked. I used the torch all the way around the block where they were mated. Used a thin paint scraper to get into the groove and eventually . . . victory!
The crank in it's 360 degree vibratory goodness. Forgot to put the impact on the rotor so I left it and 'donated' it to Hugh. Hope he didn't mind donation (cough cough 'extra work'). Both the crank and the cam are on their way to Hugh via the USPS.
The cases mostly bare. Hoping to get out in the garage tomorrow or soon and get everything cleaned up.
Gears look pretty good as far as I can tell. No missing teeth or obvious marring other than the factory marks.
Really contemplating the 5th gear overdrive, but I am not sure if it's worth it or if just changing up the sprockets is the answer. I know I have broken it down all the way and now would be the time to do it, but it's more money and more taking stuff apart. Just not sure if it's really worth it and would love some advice.
Hoping to get all this wrapped up in the next couple of weeks so she can be road ready for the revenge run.
The bottom sump plate and the engine tear down guide that I found on here, printed and put into a folder for easy reference.
This is where you guys insert laughter: I put a little spec heater in front of my case for HOURS and got nothing. I tried and tried to split the case and couldn't get it done. Lots of tapping and heating with the space heater and still nothing. Ugh.
Giant plastic bin with bags and bags of parts. I have a bad habit of labeling the bejesus out of everything so I can have half a chance of getting it back together without extra parts. I have found that the "Dollar Tree" sells fake zip locks in all sizes for a $1/box. Perfect for this kind of use.
I went to Ace Hardware and got some propane torches. I have been meaning to get some for a while now, but now I really needed them. I got the suggestion from another forum member whom I can't remember the name of right now, but it worked. I used the torch all the way around the block where they were mated. Used a thin paint scraper to get into the groove and eventually . . . victory!
The crank in it's 360 degree vibratory goodness. Forgot to put the impact on the rotor so I left it and 'donated' it to Hugh. Hope he didn't mind donation (cough cough 'extra work'). Both the crank and the cam are on their way to Hugh via the USPS.
The cases mostly bare. Hoping to get out in the garage tomorrow or soon and get everything cleaned up.
Gears look pretty good as far as I can tell. No missing teeth or obvious marring other than the factory marks.
Really contemplating the 5th gear overdrive, but I am not sure if it's worth it or if just changing up the sprockets is the answer. I know I have broken it down all the way and now would be the time to do it, but it's more money and more taking stuff apart. Just not sure if it's really worth it and would love some advice.
Hoping to get all this wrapped up in the next couple of weeks so she can be road ready for the revenge run.