Gregory Bender
Gregory Bender
Gregory Bender
 

2010 June 19: Engine assembly

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Reground cam and resurfaced tappets.
Reground cam and resurfaced tappets.

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Bunch of new parts, etc.
Bunch of new parts, etc.

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Another shot of the cam and tappets.
Another shot of the cam and tappets.

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Cleaned parts ready for assembly (pistons will be further cleaned).
Cleaned parts ready for assembly (pistons will be further cleaned).

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Closer shot of cleaned parts.
Closer shot of cleaned parts.

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Cylinder.
Cylinder.

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Crankshaft.
Crankshaft.

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Engine case.
Engine case.

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Oil pan.
Oil pan.

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Front forks.
Front forks.

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Front forks.
Front forks.

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Front forks.
Front forks.

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Connecting rods fresh from the machinist.
Connecting rods fresh from the machinist.

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Cylinder heads fresh from the machinist.
Cylinder heads fresh from the machinist.

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Cylinder heads fresh from the machinist.
Cylinder heads fresh from the machinist.

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Cylinder heads fresh from the machinist.
Cylinder heads fresh from the machinist.

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Cylinder heads fresh from the machinist.
Cylinder heads fresh from the machinist.

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Cylinder heads fresh from the machinist.
Cylinder heads fresh from the machinist.

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Cylinder heads fresh from the machinist.
Cylinder heads fresh from the machinist.

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Cylinder heads fresh from the machinist.
Cylinder heads fresh from the machinist.

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Cylinder heads fresh from the machinist.
Cylinder heads fresh from the machinist.

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Top end components.
Top end components.

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Top end components.
Top end components.

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Work bench cleaned and ready to start.
Work bench cleaned and ready to start.

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The bare case.
The bare case.

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The bare case.
The bare case.

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Assembly lube on front main bearing.
Assembly lube on front main bearing.

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Hollow oil passage in place.
Hollow oil passage in place.

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In place with new fasteners. I like to use the Schnorr washers on top of flat washers so that the Schnorr washers do not embed themselves into the soft aluminum.Note: I no longer use Schnorr washers in this situation. I've learned that they are not the best solution for this application. Instead, I use Moto Guzzi's thick wave washer that they specify for use on the newest models.

In place with new fasteners. I like to use the Schnorr washers on top of flat washers so that the Schnorr washers do not embed themselves into the soft aluminum.

Note: I no longer use Schnorr washers in this situation. I've learned that they are not the best solution for this application. Instead, I use Moto Guzzi's thick wave washer that they specify for use on the newest models.

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In place and torqued.
In place and torqued.

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Another shot of the same.
Another shot of the same.

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Cam cleaned and ready for install.
Cam cleaned and ready for install.

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Fully slathered with assembly lube.
Fully slathered with assembly lube.

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Installed with retainer torqued in place.
Installed with retainer torqued in place.

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Oil pump looks pretty good.
Oil pump looks pretty good.

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Lightly held in place for now.Note: I no longer use Schnorr washers in this situation. I've learned that they are not the best solution for this application. Instead, I use Moto Guzzi's thick wave washer that they specify for use on the newest models.

Lightly held in place for now.

Note: I no longer use Schnorr washers in this situation. I've learned that they are not the best solution for this application. Instead, I use Moto Guzzi's thick wave washer that they specify for use on the newest models.

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Flip the case over.
Flip the case over.

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Crankshaft.
Crankshaft.

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Crankshaft.
Crankshaft.

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Crankshaft.
Crankshaft.

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A bit of Loctite on the sludge trap plug.
A bit of Loctite on the sludge trap plug.

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Plug in place and punched.
Plug in place and punched.

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Hollow oil passage in place.
Hollow oil passage in place.

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New seal installed and lubed.
New seal installed and lubed.

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Crankshaft in place, installing rear main bearing.
Crankshaft in place, installing rear main bearing.

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Bottom two bolts get sealant to prevent leaks.Note: I no longer use Schnorr washers in this situation. I've learned that they are not the best solution for this application. Instead, I use Moto Guzzi's thick wave washer that they specify for use on the newest models.

Bottom two bolts get sealant to prevent leaks.

Note: I no longer use Schnorr washers in this situation. I've learned that they are not the best solution for this application. Instead, I use Moto Guzzi's thick wave washer that they specify for use on the newest models.

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Connecting rods and plastic bags containing the new shells.
Connecting rods and plastic bags containing the new shells.

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New small end bushes.
New small end bushes.

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New shells.
New shells.

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Old shells...these two weren't so bad.
Old shells...these two weren't so bad.

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Old shells...these two are clearly shot.
Old shells...these two are clearly shot.

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Assembly lube with plastigauge in place.
Assembly lube with plastigauge in place.

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Close up of new shells with plastigauge.
Close up of new shells with plastigauge.

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Close up of new shells with plastigauge.
Close up of new shells with plastigauge.

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Connecting rods in place...checking clearances with plastigauge.
Connecting rods in place...checking clearances with plastigauge.

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Right connecting rod measures out at 0.0015 inch. Nice.
Right connecting rod measures out at 0.0015 inch. Nice.

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Left connecting rod measures out at 0.0015 inch, too. Good.
Left connecting rod measures out at 0.0015 inch, too. Good.

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Platigauge cleaned off, shells relubed torqued in place.
Platigauge cleaned off, shells relubed torqued in place.

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Bendy tabs in place.
Bendy tabs in place.

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Bendy tabs in place.
Bendy tabs in place.

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Oil pick up being installed.
Oil pick up being installed.

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Oil pump torqued in place.
Oil pump torqued in place.

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Oil screen secured in place.
Oil screen secured in place.

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Tested and ground the oil pressure relief valve. It now holds pressure up to 54 PSI without bleed off. Amazing. I've never gotten another one to be so good. Blows off at 60 PSI or just a pound or two over). Exactly where we want it to be.
Tested and ground the oil pressure relief valve. It now holds pressure up to 54 PSI without bleed off. Amazing. I've never gotten another one to be so good. Blows off at 60 PSI or just a pound or two over). Exactly where we want it to be.

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Oil line secured in place.
Oil line secured in place.

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Engine case tipped up to aid installation of oil pan.
Engine case tipped up to aid installation of oil pan.

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Gasket lubed with grease and put in place.
Gasket lubed with grease and put in place.

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Stainless fasteners coated with anti-seize.
Stainless fasteners coated with anti-seize.

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The oil pan secured in place.
The oil pan secured in place.

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Time for the tappets.
Time for the tappets.

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They look so pretty!
They look so pretty!

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Lubed and inserted.
Lubed and inserted.

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Lubed and inserted.
Lubed and inserted.

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Base gasket in place with cylinder stud O-rings.
Base gasket in place with cylinder stud O-rings.

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Base gasket in place with cylinder stud O-rings.
Base gasket in place with cylinder stud O-rings.

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Installing piston into cylinder.
Installing piston into cylinder.

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Installing piston into cylinder.
Installing piston into cylinder.

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Pistons in place, ready to put on the connecting rods.
Pistons in place, ready to put on the connecting rods.

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Installed with circlip in place.
Installed with circlip in place.

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Cylinder pushed down in place.
Cylinder pushed down in place.

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Installed with circlip in place.
Installed with circlip in place.

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Installed with circlip in place.
Installed with circlip in place.

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Installed with circlip in place.
Installed with circlip in place.

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Cylinder pushed down in place.
Cylinder pushed down in place.

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New head gasket in place.
New head gasket in place.

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Cylinder head installed.
Cylinder head installed.

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New head gasket in place.
New head gasket in place.

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Cylinder head installed.
Cylinder head installed.

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Top end components installed, oil line installed, generator bracket installed, distributor installed, breather box installed.
Top end components installed, oil line installed, generator bracket installed, distributor installed, breather box installed.

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Top end components installed, oil line installed, generator bracket installed, distributor installed, breather box installed.
Top end components installed, oil line installed, generator bracket installed, distributor installed, breather box installed.

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Top end components installed, oil line installed, generator bracket installed, distributor installed, breather box installed.
Top end components installed, oil line installed, generator bracket installed, distributor installed, breather box installed.

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Top end components installed, oil line installed, generator bracket installed, distributor installed, breather box installed.
Top end components installed, oil line installed, generator bracket installed, distributor installed, breather box installed.

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Flywheel with new springs. Red color is from layout dye that was used when diagnosing engine/transmission misalignment.
Flywheel with new springs. Red color is from layout dye that was used when diagnosing engine/transmission misalignment.

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Flywheel torqued in place, hardened bolts with blue Loctite.
Flywheel torqued in place, hardened bolts with blue Loctite.

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Pressure plate installed and compressed with special tool.
Pressure plate installed and compressed with special tool.

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Pressure plate installed and compressed with special tool.
Pressure plate installed and compressed with special tool.

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