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1979 1000 SP project
Brilig:
I was worried about damaging the oil pump while removing the camshaft nut so I made a tool to hold the cam sprocket while removing the camshaft nut.
I enlarged the center hole in a cast iron weight to fit the 27 mm socket.
Added some 3/8" holes to line up with the slots in the sprocket.
Placed some 3/8" carriage bolts in the sprocket.
Bolt on the plate.
I machined the chamfer off the face of the socket for a good grip on the nut.
The plate gives lateral support to the socket.
All the torque goes into the pipe wrench with no strain on the chain or oil pump.
It even doubles as a puller for the sprocket. :thumb:
Brilig:
The clutch appears to be in great shape. No oil on the plates
I replaced the plates when I swapped out the transmission years ago for a rebuilt unit. I still have the original transmission and will rebuild that eventually.
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I didn't use a traditional puller for the bearing but it came out fine.
At 41,000 miles the sludge trap is nearly empty. :thumb: I take that as a good sign. Maybe the BUB with it's external filter?
Ben, I'll answer your exhaust question here so as to not hi jack your thread. I'll stick with the Harley pipes for the time being. The Pandemic has my work shut down for the time being so discretionary funds for the project are not there. I'm in Apollo 13 mode. Just working with what I have. I want to get the bike back on the road as it is the only bike I presently own and look forward to locating another bike to do a proper restoration in the future.
Let us know where we can follow the rebuild of the Matchless you are picking up. As a young kid my older cousin and her boyfriend would visit our house on a WW 2 vintage Matchless. I was always in awe of that big black motorcycle!
Scout63:
Hi Mark. I’ll return the favor and post the Matchless purchase in a new thread. Great pictures of the clutch and your bearing puller. Ben
Brilig:
Wow, I can't believe it's been almost a year since I have posted my progress.
What a year. :tongue:
This bike had a BUB sump on it when I bought it back in 1984. I replaced the oil lines and this requires test fitting the thing to be sure the lines are the correct length.
Then reach in and snug up the hose clamps. Not too tight!
The cylinders have cast iron linings so I honed them. Everything measured up in spec so I put in a new set of piston rings.
All the bearing surfaces measured up OK too so I put it back together with new seals and a new set of exhaust valves.
The problem with the angled bottom of the BUB sump is that the engine wants to "face plant" on the work bench. :angry:
It's a good thing I labeled everything. It speeds up remembering how it goes back together.
Torque is cheap. :rolleyes:
I always used the steering head lock and one day it just stopped working.
Now that I have it apart it looks like someone did their best to break it and steal the bike. Does anyone know how to remove the lock core? I would like to get it working again.
Here's a pic of the intake manifolds I made back in the day. It looks pretty cool with the carbs pointing straight back. :thumb:
The original owner added these Lester wheels. Another feature to give the bike a unique look. :cool:
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That's all I've got for now.
I apologize for some of the sideways pictures. I need to work on that.
I hope you've all been well.
Mark
Canuck750:
Your making quick progress and I like your clever DIY tools! The SP is a great bike, your doing it justice
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