Yes, I have read up on the threads for the VF500C retrofit and it looks like it will work. However I have yet to see a decent engine come up....
It smokes on giving it gas, I am screwed probably. Oh well I gave it a shot. Time to get the engine up on the bench and see what is going on.
Went out and checked the compression ( I could not wait) it went up 20 PSI for a grand total of 80 PSI. Not sure how long you need to soak the...
Ok, so before I go crazy I bought some Marvel Mystery Oil and filled the rear cylinders. I will soak through the weekend and do another...
Well..........Seafoam did not work and it looks like the engine has to come out. Compression did not improve AT ALL and I am moving on. At least...
That sounds like good advice. Really have noting lose at this point anyway. I will try this and report back.
Oh, and the rear rotor is not a Honda part from what I can tell. EbAy part that rusted. Brake does work, just have not been able to scrub off...
Yes, I found a standard set in Chiba Japan for a great price. BUT, it is an unknown what pistons I even have in the engine. Crap they could be...
Back assembled...... [ATTACH] Also started on the windscreen. Was in horrible shape after being outdoors in the sun for years. Started wet...
Weekend's work...Took a spin and she tracked straight as an arrow. No issues with the handling. That is good because you never know what these...
Yeah, I went out and started it tonight (did not get a chance to ride it this morning, work got in the way again) and it fires up instantly. It...
I have heard this but have never used the stuff. May try it as a science project if the Seafoam does not work.
LOL thanks! You have no idea the Don Quixote projects I have taken on. I have always finished them however. Totally knew this was a crap shoot...
Yep, used it before, had a Mazda RX7 and it unstuck the apex seals like a miracle. I still have some on the shelf might give it a try. My only...
So it's back together and has no gas leaks from the petcock or the test fuel line. Vacuum diaphragm is holding good on the petcock also. Fired...
Agreed, I was not thinking this would be permanent , just for testing. I want to at least run it around the block and see if the compression...
So the petcock repairs are working (For now anyway) and I installed it on the tank. Took a bit of oring changing but it does not leak. The next...
I am always wide open for information regarding rehab of tanks. I seem to be stuck on rehabilitating 80's vehicles and it ain't easy!
Here is the byproduct from the tank. Nasty sludge though I am sure it is completely inert after neutralizing with the baking soda. [ATTACH]
Well, I got it done today and wow did that tank get hot. Ended up with about 5mm of gunk on the bottom of the tub. And this is after I tried the...
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