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Post by steveuk on May 19, 2010 17:05:17 GMT -5
Hi all got my latest project yesterday its going to take a miricle to bring it back to life frame no 10700. the clutch cover is missing but got one in my stash the chain, timing gears and counterweight are rusty but have spare ones, i have removed the chain, clutch and timing gears i will pull the counterweight tomorrow, removed everything but the wheels and engine, someone had rigged up a car coil and condenser, it must of had a different carb as there is a different manifold on. to my amazement it turns over and seems to have compression   steve |
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Post by Jess on May 19, 2010 22:29:29 GMT -5
You are an exceptionally brave soul...
Take lots of photos...
Cheers
Jess
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Post by re5man on May 20, 2010 6:59:52 GMT -5
Miracles can happen Steve,good luck with your restoration.Another rotary will be saved.Shaun.
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Post by suzukiclub on May 20, 2010 11:55:55 GMT -5
Holly Shhhhh.Good luck Steve
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Post by steveuk on May 21, 2010 11:51:58 GMT -5
Pic of the engine with the clutch , chain and timing gears removed and the engine cleaned up, apex seals are all working but the port valve is stuck  |
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Post by Jess on May 21, 2010 22:00:35 GMT -5
Lay the bike on it's side and use a good quality penetrating oil on the shaft...
Do this for a few days... Gently tap on the port valve with an aluminum or nylon rod until you break it loose...
Then, run a compression test on her before you waste a bunch of your time on a possible boat anchor...
Just my 2 cents
Best
Jess
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Post by steveuk on May 22, 2010 13:06:45 GMT -5
port valve was stuck in the open position, left the push and pull cables connected to the port valve tipped the engine on its side as Jess said filled the cover up with PB Blaster let it soak for about 4 hours pulled on the pull cable and managed to close the valve then just kept opening and closing it useing the cables, filled it back up with fluid and now i will let it sit over night.
so far having an easy ride waiting for it turn round and kick me in the ass!!!!
steve
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Post by Jess on May 22, 2010 16:02:46 GMT -5
Steve,
When you get time, send me the engine and frame number so I can add it to the list...
Keep us posted on the compression test.
Best,
Jess
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Post by steveuk on Jun 7, 2010 16:47:53 GMT -5
Hi, everyone, so far i have painted the frame and got it back as a rolling frame again, had to take the proper unit out because with the clutch cover being missing the holes where the 175mm bolts fit were completely blocked with dirt, sand and whatever else that would fit in there, cleared them all out and put a tap down the theads to clean them up now i need new gaskets to put the engine back together which are on order from Jess.
still alot more cleaning and polishing to do!
steve
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Post by aerologic on Jun 8, 2010 15:43:02 GMT -5
Steve,
Any good tips on polishing the engine? I've done a so-so job but I would like for it to look better.
Thanks!
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Post by steveuk on Jun 9, 2010 5:55:26 GMT -5
HI, if i have the engine in pieces the the generator cover, oil cap, metering pump cover and any other small parts i polish on a small bench polisher otherwise its done by hand using wet and dry fine sandpaper, medium and fine steel wool a tin of autosol polish its got a fine grit in it and a lot of elbow grease.
steve
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Post by steveuk on Jun 26, 2010 15:01:37 GMT -5
Finelly got the engine rebuilt needs polishing again, i know the oil filter looks crap but just on to keep the dirt out.   |
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Post by nickwin100 on Jun 27, 2010 3:15:05 GMT -5
Looking good Steve...
Nick
p.s.you're making much faster progress than I am.
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Post by steveuk on Jun 30, 2010 14:05:42 GMT -5
a pic with clocks, headlight bowl fitted and the tank and side panel on loose for the pic  |
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Post by nickwin100 on Jun 30, 2010 14:19:48 GMT -5
The bike looks good Steve....
Oh, and, Happy Birthday! ...hope it's been a good one.
Nick
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