Hi
Iam doing a 1971 t500 cafe racer build and this arvo decided to have a go at the engine.
Firstly. Iam missing some crank case bolts. I believe there should be 16? Can anyone tell me how many of each size?
Where can I source these..?
Secondly, my crank appears ok but I don't know the history. The bike was a non runner bitsa bike when I got it.
Would you recommend getting seals done or try it?
T500 crank seals and crank case bolts?
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Bengo10823
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rngdng
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Re: T500 crank seals and crank case bolts?
If the engine is together and you can do a leak-down test, you can determine (to some extent) how the seals are. If it's apart, it's a toss-up. The best case, is get the crank reworked, and then you're sure. It's not cheap, but do you want cheap, or reliable?
Lane
Lane
If you stroke it more than twice; you're playing with it.
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Too many bikes, too much time, ENOUGH SPACE, FINALLY! Never enough money.........
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Bengo10823
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Re: T500 crank seals and crank case bolts?
rngdng wrote:If the engine is together and you can do a leak-down test, you can determine (to some extent) how the seals are. If it's apart, it's a toss-up. The best case, is get the crank reworked, and then you're sure. It's not cheap, but do you want cheap, or reliable?
Lane
My thoughts too really if Iam honest...
