Project Beast back on track

[Tarbash 27]

Good enough, Ill put it on. Bruce, are you using the stock or manual tensioner?

[renobruce]

Good enough, Ill put it on. Bruce, are you using the stock or manual tensioner?

I'll be using a manual tensioner.

[MelodicMetalGod]

Wow. Great thread of some exceptional work. Well done!

Those of you that the have the knowledge, skill, resources and patience to complete these full on restoration/rebuilding projects are truly inspirational.

I'll be watching the progress and look forward to the finished product.

Thanks for taking the time to share the progress!

[first timer]

Excellent, good to know. Keep up the good work Bruce.

[renobruce]

Pistons are on. Heading out now to put the jug on.

[chef1366]

Not to insult but a little trick I've learned. Tie speaker wire or something of the like to the cam chain and after putting the 2&3 pistons up throw the chain in the tunnel to keep the crank from rotating.

[KiwiGS]

That looks sweet mate!
I just went back to the start of the thread to refresh my memory, and I have a question.
Why are you using 750 oil pump gears? I thought it was the 16 valve 1100s that had oiling issues.

Edit: just read on abit some one else asked you about the gears. Just ignore me.
Cheers

[Tarbash 27]

The 750 gears in a 1000 spin the oil pump a bit faster. To increase the volume flowed.

[renobruce]

Well, that went easier than I thought it would! I used my fingers as opposed to the ring compressor or hose clamp. No problem!

Not to insult but a little trick I've learned. Tie speaker wire or something of the like to the cam chain and after putting the 2&3 pistons up throw the chain in the tunnel to keep the crank from rotating.

I did something similar. I have a come-along that I put a bungie cord on to hold the tension on the chain. Worked great!

[Shaughn]

I did something similar. I have a come-along that I put a bungie cord on to hold the tension on the chain. Worked great!

I love how you say that like "You mean everyone doesn't have a tow hook mounted on their ceiling?"
That's great! Love it!

[renobruce]

The head is on! No bolts in it yet, but it's on!



Hopefully the cams on tomorrow... need to hunt my friend down to help me do the degreeing.

[renobruce]

I love how you say that like "You mean everyone doesn't have a tow hook mounted on their ceiling?"
That's great! Love it!

Works great for taking front forks off, too!

[first timer]

Bruce make sure to get some cam shaft paste before you install the cams, Web cams sells some i think. My tuner was telling me it is real important to use some when first doing a new set of cams because it helps build a more durable surface that won't wear down.

[Tarbash 27]

Any piston to head problems with that milled head? I am thinking of milling mine.

[renobruce]

Any piston to head problems with that milled head? I am thinking of milling mine.

I'm going to check it tonight. I'll let you know. I doubt I'll have any problems. My head was only milled 15 thou.