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Dads 1981 here to get it fired up after 29 year of rest

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shultz_1978

Re: Dads 1981 here to get it fired up after 29 year of rest

I think I found the problem. I only have compression on one cylinder. I did the old finger over plug hole and only one pushing air out.

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Jamie

shultz_1978

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I think this post will be moving to a new Topis thread. How do I move it?

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Jamie

shultz_1978

Re: Dads 1981 here to get it fired up after 29 year of rest

we have stuck valves.

How do I move this thread?

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Jamie

shultz_1978

Re: Dads 1981 here to get it fired up after 29 year of rest

The dohc motors are so easy to get out holly cow. My son and I had it out in like 45.min. start to finish. He is 16 and in training.

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Jamie

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Try acetone, and transmission fluid mixed 50/50. Let it soak in, then tap the top of the valves with a hammer. Should loosen them up.
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shultz_1978

Re: Dads 1981 here to get it fired up after 29 year of rest

I took the exhaust off and looked in and holly rust on the stems.

Only on the exhaust valves though.

So I thought I would just pull them out and check them to see if I need to get new ones for it. 160.00 of knowing they are right.

I just don't see how to take the tension off the cam to crank chain.

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Jamie

shultz_1978

Re: Dads 1981 here to get it fired up after 29 year of rest

Looks like pops bike has some bent valves. The thing is it did not make any noises when I was trying to start it.

So he is going to see about getting new ones for it. I think I will have one more bike in the garage for a little bit longer.

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Jamie

Ccheese4

Re: Dads 1981 here to get it fired up after 29 year of rest

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Nice bike! Mine is nearly identical, '81 CB750K... last tagged in '84... belonged to my dad. Just got the engine running about a month ago. The folks on this forum have been really helpful in my endeavors so far!

shultz_1978

Re: Dads 1981 here to get it fired up after 29 year of rest

Nice... Hoping to get some valve here soon. Then I will get it running

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Jamie

shultz_1978

Re: Dads 1981 here to get it fired up after 29 year of rest

Got the new valves. OOOO time to get to work on this thing. Sorry guys probable not many pictures. I need to get her back together and running.

Trying to work on the old truck, son's truck and build a bike.

ooo ya I got some stuff for the build I need to get out.

With any luck this bike will be running in the next few days.

Simple if some one else can, why can't I
Jamie

shultz_1978

Re: Dads 1981 here to get it fired up after 29 year of rest

Well I think I am going to see if she will fire up after work.

The front brake is hanging up a little. Any suggestions ? I thought about just taking it a part and cleaning it.

Dad thinks he is going to sell it. Any one no how much would be a good starter price for he to ask?

Thanks

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Jamie

shultz_1978

Re: Dads 1981 here to get it fired up after 29 year of rest

Okay all back together. will not start. I have spark, BUT One coil make a buzzing sound all the time. I switched the coils and they will both do the same thing hooked up as two and three.

Any one had this before?

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Jamie

shultz_1978

Re: Dads 1981 here to get it fired up after 29 year of rest

Well I guess I got this bike running after its long rest. Still needs a battery and new plugs, But It well fire up. When I get the plugs and battery I will do a little more playing with it. I will post a pic once it is all back together and cleaned up.

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Jamie

shultz_1978

Re: Dads 1981 here to get it fired up after 29 year of rest

So much for the put together and cleaned up pictures. No new battery or plugs. Pops stop and pick her up with the trailer she come here on.

Kind of sad to see her go this way but. I got more room in the garage.

Now working on the wife's Expedition New timing chain tensioners What a pain in the dairy air.

But I can do the job myself for 450 in parts vs. 1500-2000 for the garage to do it. Always something.

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Jamie