Author Topic: Another Scrambler project (Read 25146 times)

woodgeek · « **Reply #50 on:** March 30, 2018, 12:03:49 PM »

Quote from: lmiklosy on March 26, 2018, 11:12:16 AM

I'm curious, have you looked at the cylinder bores already? What do the bores in a motor sitting 18 years look like?

Haven’t dug that deep into the motor. I’m curious but also apprehensive enough not to want to look. If I don’t see damage from stuck rings, it’s not there, right?

woodgeek · « **Reply #51 on:** March 30, 2018, 12:05:21 PM »

When you’re sealing your tank, an appropriately sized cottage cheese container lid will make your life easier.

woodgeek · « **Reply #52 on:** March 30, 2018, 12:06:43 PM »

Adding color to the bodywork—OD green.

woodgeek · « **Reply #53 on:** March 30, 2018, 12:08:31 PM »

Inspiration for my “look”

lmiklosy · « **Reply #54 on:** April 01, 2018, 11:14:15 AM »

If the motor turns by hand with little effort (plugs out) you are probably ok. A frozen ring from water entering through an open valve or coolant past a gasket will make trouble. There's plenty signs of moisture on the intake manifold. A stuck ring forced down the bore by starting may break. USB borescopes are under $20 on eBay and an essential tool in the modern toolbox.

Laitch · « **Reply #55 on:** April 01, 2018, 11:32:03 AM »

Quote from: woodgeek on March 30, 2018, 12:03:49 PM

Haven’t dug that deep into the motor. I’m curious but also apprehensive enough not to want to look. If I don’t see damage from stuck rings, it’s not there, right?

Right. It's all about positive affirmation.

Spray fogging oil into each cylinder after you stop wringing your hands and before you undertake rotating the crankshaft or starting. :giggles

woodgeek · « **Reply #56 on:** April 01, 2018, 11:57:22 AM »

Quote from: Laitch on April 01, 2018, 11:32:03 AM

Spray fogging oil into each cylinder after you stop wringing your hands and before you undertake rotating the crankshaft or starting. :giggles

I did that before I checked valve clearances. Thanks for the positive affirmation. [emoji6][emoji23][emoji106]

Laitch · « **Reply #57 on:** April 01, 2018, 02:22:31 PM »

Quote from: woodgeek on April 01, 2018, 11:57:22 AM

Thanks for the positive affirmation.

I'll always be here for the lonely and tempest-tossed, wg.

woodgeek · « **Reply #58 on:** April 02, 2018, 11:11:09 PM »

Fork lowers removed. No tiny bolt holes were stripped in the process... [emoji106]

woodgeek · « **Reply #59 on:** April 03, 2018, 12:06:17 AM »

Replacement crush washers for the fork drain bolt and the bolt that attaches the fork lower to the fork damper assembly.

woodgeek · « **Reply #60 on:** April 03, 2018, 01:06:41 AM »

Rancho RS1952 fork gaiters installed. Headlight mounts removed so I can drill and tap for the front turn signals. I originally bought the amber lights to be used as the front signals. When they arrived I realized they are single filament so they won't function as running lights. So, I purchased the black lensed signals that are dual filament. I'll be fitting the amber lenses on the dual filament signals. K&S do market an amber lens dual-filament signal, I just didn't know that before I began all of this. :dunno

woodgeek · « **Reply #61 on:** April 04, 2018, 12:33:46 AM »

Headlight ears drilled and tapped for signals. Personally I prefer amber lenses but I think I’m decidedly old school in that regard. I like their higher visibility factor.

woodgeek · « **Reply #62 on:** April 06, 2018, 12:26:41 AM »

Checked my splines this evening. 42,501 miles. A little gear oil getting past the final drive seal. The spines are a little dry but they look good. Ready for some lube.