Can't get it started... some but little spark.
So, I played with the valve gaps yesterday. When I reduced them to 0, the clacking sound disappeared at idle but was still there at acceleration.
Even when turning the engine by hand slowly, I could hear a 'toc" sound each time the cam was pushing on the intake valves.
Short of replacing the rockers, I dont see what else I could do...
I'll look on eBay.
Anyone replaced those without removing the engine and the head?
I think by removing the timing wheel at the end of the camshaft I can get to the 2 rocker chafts.
Even when turning the engine by hand slowly, I could hear a 'toc" sound each time the cam was pushing on the intake valves.
Short of replacing the rockers, I dont see what else I could do...
I'll look on eBay.
Anyone replaced those without removing the engine and the head?
I think by removing the timing wheel at the end of the camshaft I can get to the 2 rocker chafts.
Finished!
This week end I finished putting back the little red one together! I had to unstuck the clutch disk plates after who knows how many years of sitting pressed together!
I still have a little clicking noise in the engine, not related to the head, and some minor carb and brakes adjustments, but I took it around the block and it was nice. This job took me about 3 years working off and on, with a newborn in between!
I want to thank all those who provided me with good advice along this project, and especially Spokes with whom I exchanged some parts.
Now moving on to my next project: 1974 Honda XL 250.... I wonder if there is a similar forum somewhere?
I posted some pix of the finished CA95.... http://www.fourwheelforum.com/forum/alb ... albumid=40
I have the clutch cable cover and the carb covers, just not installed yet.... And yes, the petcock is not the OEM....
I still have a little clicking noise in the engine, not related to the head, and some minor carb and brakes adjustments, but I took it around the block and it was nice. This job took me about 3 years working off and on, with a newborn in between!
I want to thank all those who provided me with good advice along this project, and especially Spokes with whom I exchanged some parts.
Now moving on to my next project: 1974 Honda XL 250.... I wonder if there is a similar forum somewhere?
I posted some pix of the finished CA95.... http://www.fourwheelforum.com/forum/alb ... albumid=40
I have the clutch cable cover and the carb covers, just not installed yet.... And yes, the petcock is not the OEM....
srq68 wrote:I posted pictures of the progress in my albums...
http://www.fourwheelforum.com/picture.p ... tureid=290
Granted the job started about 3 years ago. New wife and baby in between....
That bears a strong ressemblance to my bike.
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