Dianne's C77

DianneB · Post by **DianneB** » Fri Aug 21, 2015 11:29 am

Gaskets and piston rings were in today's mail. I have to leave at 11 a.m. tomorrow for an antique motorcycle gathering. I think the Dream will make it! ;)

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Fri Aug 21, 2015 1:26 pm

fingers crossed.

Have a great day.

G

DianneB · Post by **DianneB** » Fri Aug 21, 2015 7:57 pm

I had the lower end back together while waiting for parts so when the seals came in, it was down to work.

Rings on, pistons back in the cylinders, and with the head on, it was time to set the cam timing.

When you are one old woman alone in the shop, hanging an engine is a P.I.T.A.!!! But it got done with only minor swearing ;)

Brake pedal, foot rests, exhausts, tank, etc. back on and it was time for the acid test.

http://s163.photobucket.com/user/dianne ... n.mp4.html

Have yet to test the clutch and brakes but what the heck - that's what an antique motorcycle gathering is for! ;)

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Fri Aug 21, 2015 8:59 pm

Top job!

Enjoy your day out.

G

DianneB wrote:I had the lower end back together while waiting for parts so when the seals came in, it was down to work.

Rings on, pistons back in the cylinders, and with the head on, it was time to set the cam timing.

When you are one old woman alone in the shop, hanging an engine is a P.I.T.A.!!! But it got done with only minor swearing ;)

Brake pedal, foot rests, exhausts, tank, etc. back on and it was time for the acid test.

http://s163.photobucket.com/user/dianne ... n.mp4.html

Have yet to test the clutch and brakes but what the heck - that's what an antique motorcycle gathering is for! ;)

DianneB · Post by **DianneB** » Sat Aug 22, 2015 3:59 am

I forgot to take a picture of the bike all together!

The bike in the back is my '62 Honda C100, also running but in need of electrical.

Seadog · Post by **Seadog** » Sat Aug 22, 2015 8:43 am

Hat's off to you, DianneB.

DianneB · Post by **DianneB** » Sat Aug 22, 2015 8:47 am

sarals wrote:Have you made any progress on the kickstart mystery?

No I haven't - it is still doing the same as before the overhaul.

I suspect that the low gear (with the kickstart ratchet) isn't engaging properly but haven't had a chance to investigate any further. I also lost my neutral light when I did the overhaul so I have to trace that down as well - probably missed an electrical connection in the rush.