Chuck Posted May 21, 2017 Posted May 21, 2017 Crap. Sorry about that, Scud. *I've* never heard a bad rod bearing sound like that, fwiw. The pins "felt" normal when you put the pistons on?
68C Posted May 21, 2017 Posted May 21, 2017 Pop down to Walmart and get an endoscope, small digital camera on a flex lead that plugs into your phone. Remove a spark plug and have a look, be carefull how far you move the piston with the camera inside LOL. 1
czakky Posted May 21, 2017 Posted May 21, 2017 I've got a self contained borescope you can borrow. Pm me if you're interested.
Scud Posted May 22, 2017 Author Posted May 22, 2017 I think I'll buy one of those cameras. I'm sure it will be handy for other stuff too. The piston pins went in smoothly - no force required. I had a surprise visit today from my brother-in-law, who is a good mechanic. We tightened the valves to .002" In and .004" Ex. There was no change. He agrees that the noise sounds like it is coming from the top end. Since the heads appear to be in good condition, I suppose suspicions should now be focused on the camshaft.
swooshdave Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 You can get those cameras on Amazon. Get the best resolution you can.
Chuck Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 I think I'll buy one of those cameras. I'm sure it will be handy for other stuff too. The piston pins went in smoothly - no force required. I had a surprise visit today from my brother-in-law, who is a good mechanic. We tightened the valves to .002" In and .004" Ex. There was no change. He agrees that the noise sounds like it is coming from the top end. Since the heads appear to be in good condition, I suppose suspicions should now be focused on the camshaft. That's my best guess..
Unkept Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 I haven't been posting much, but I've peeked in a few times.I'm sorry to see you're having engine trouble... but I know you'll figure it out. I believe in you! Thanks for giving my old bike a new life. I miss it. -Joe 1
mjseymo Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 Any further news having been folowoing the thread for some time with interest?
Scud Posted July 21, 2017 Author Posted July 21, 2017 She got bumped down in the project queue by the Greenie. No recent updates. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
swooshdave Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 She got bumped down in the project queue by the Greenie. No recent updates. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I approve of this.
Tinus89 Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 I was hoping to have another listen to that video, but it seems the link is broken... Could you maybe re-upload it? Thanks
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