My spares engine

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BrianC
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My spares engine

Post by BrianC »

Got round to having a quick look at the spares engine i collected last week - this is the one without the clutch cover and with a lump out of the front cam cover. I just wonder if its out of an accident bike - there was no history available frpm the seller.

Put a couple of ades mccts temporarily (there was no ccts on the engine ) then tried to check the timing but the engine would only turn so far before locking up with a clunk from the front pot i think.

So it looks like its had a cct mishap i suspect

Ill crack the front head off when i get time

It was only £50 so i dont feel robbed!!!
tony.mon
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Re: My spares engine

Post by tony.mon »

Have the cam covers off: that way you can see which cam is pushing a valve down at the point that the engine locks.

A secondhand engine is usually sold for a reason, one for 50 quid is unlikely to be running perfectly 😊

It's still an easy fix
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
BrianC
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Re: My spares engine

Post by BrianC »

That's why i bought it tony
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