We'll, I didn't need another project, and I certainly don't need another thread to update but what the hey I guess.
Dude and Mailman have been nudging me to start a build thread so I figured I might as well document what I do when I do it. Not planning to do much on this one till next year, but then again my plans do change often. Not going to do much on this one right now but would like to get it to spin before I ignore her for a few months.
I guess since this is the resto thread on this bike I'd better repost the 'as is’ pics to show where it started from. Dang it anyways and pardon me for repeating myself.
As I had mentioned in my original intro post the engine is seized but as I'm a glutton for punishment and always enjoy a challenge I figured I'd try to unseize it. I know a top end rebuild will be required on a seized engine as there will likely be piston ring rust marks on the cylinders and a 45 year old one needs it anyways. Likely a rebore coming. No big deal.
(Not that I'm opposed to doing that, been wishing for another one. Wish granted.)
But, I would still like to see if I can break it free, just cause.
Been spraying valves, plug holes and seized clutch adjuster with PB Blaster for about a week now.
I have been doing Pete's Fred Flintstone walk for a few days now and no joy. All I'm doing is putting skid marks on the shop floor. Started out with PB Blaster, now trying ATF/Acetone mix in a last ditch attempt,
No clutch so figured I'd start with that. Clutch cable was either disconnected or came undone and adjuster screw was seized up tight.
So I had some time today and figured I'd see if I could get the clutch adjuster loosened up.
No - ones been in here for awhile doing any of 5twins 'spring cleaning’
Don't you hate 'ham fisted’ PO's. I’ve been spraying the adjuster nut with PB for a week and still needed to heat it up with a propane torch to break it loose.
My plan was to just break this loose and reinstall it to see if my clutch pack was seized or not, but dangit anyways. No way I could put that back on lookin’ like this.
Ah well, at least one part of her is cleaned up.
Ran out of time today so will update when I can see if I can adjust the clutch and if I have any clutch basket movement. If not the right case comes off and the clutch pack comes apart.
Will keep playing Fred Flintstone in the meantime.
But, I'm not doing any work on this bike till next year...........
Dude and Mailman have been nudging me to start a build thread so I figured I might as well document what I do when I do it. Not planning to do much on this one till next year, but then again my plans do change often. Not going to do much on this one right now but would like to get it to spin before I ignore her for a few months.
I guess since this is the resto thread on this bike I'd better repost the 'as is’ pics to show where it started from. Dang it anyways and pardon me for repeating myself.
As I had mentioned in my original intro post the engine is seized but as I'm a glutton for punishment and always enjoy a challenge I figured I'd try to unseize it. I know a top end rebuild will be required on a seized engine as there will likely be piston ring rust marks on the cylinders and a 45 year old one needs it anyways. Likely a rebore coming. No big deal.
(Not that I'm opposed to doing that, been wishing for another one. Wish granted.)
But, I would still like to see if I can break it free, just cause.
Been spraying valves, plug holes and seized clutch adjuster with PB Blaster for about a week now.
I have been doing Pete's Fred Flintstone walk for a few days now and no joy. All I'm doing is putting skid marks on the shop floor. Started out with PB Blaster, now trying ATF/Acetone mix in a last ditch attempt,
No clutch so figured I'd start with that. Clutch cable was either disconnected or came undone and adjuster screw was seized up tight.
So I had some time today and figured I'd see if I could get the clutch adjuster loosened up.
No - ones been in here for awhile doing any of 5twins 'spring cleaning’
Don't you hate 'ham fisted’ PO's. I’ve been spraying the adjuster nut with PB for a week and still needed to heat it up with a propane torch to break it loose.
My plan was to just break this loose and reinstall it to see if my clutch pack was seized or not, but dangit anyways. No way I could put that back on lookin’ like this.
Ah well, at least one part of her is cleaned up.
Ran out of time today so will update when I can see if I can adjust the clutch and if I have any clutch basket movement. If not the right case comes off and the clutch pack comes apart.
Will keep playing Fred Flintstone in the meantime.
But, I'm not doing any work on this bike till next year...........
