2013 March 19: Install the front main bearing

Created: 2013 March 19

Updated: 2013 March 19

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For the front main bearing I use new thick wave washers (this is what Guzzi now uses) and apply ThreeBond 1104 (or similar) to the threads. The ThreeBond product acts as a thread retaining compound without any risk of damaging the alluminum threads when removed later. — For the front main bearing I use new thick wave washers (this is what Guzzi now uses) and apply ThreeBond 1104 (or similar) to the threads. The ThreeBond product acts as a thread retaining compound without any risk of damaging the alluminum threads when removed later.
Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

I used new bolts and torqued in place. — I used new bolts and torqued in place.
Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

I fit the base plate for the bow-type timing chain tensioner. This one clearly manufactured by Stucchi Luigi. — I fit the base plate for the bow-type timing chain tensioner. This one clearly manufactured by Stucchi Luigi.
Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

Front main bearing is coated with assembly lube. — Front main bearing is coated with assembly lube.
Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

You can just see the oiling dowel in place. — You can just see the oiling dowel in place.
Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.

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