Bob's engine build and stupid question thread

Axitech

Camshaft issues. Assembling new engine and am stumped by camshaft bearing configuration. pics below. anybody know why I have more 'tabs' than 'slots' and which saddle gets the two thrust bearings? By this I mean, There are three bearing saddles, and only 5 of the saddle faces have slots for the locating tabs on the bearings, yet every bearing half has the tab.

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He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. Luke 22:36

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.-Thomas Jefferson

esde · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 5:31 pm Post subject:

thrust towards the rear, guys should remember that easily Very Happy

file the tab off of the one side of the thrust bearing that doesn't have a corresponding notch in the case.

mark tucker · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 5:43 pm Post subject:

tang..it isant just for breakfast anymore..... thrust on pully end just incase you dont know the rear. and or file a groove in the saddle for the tang.
hey bob(hope I spelled that right) there are no stupid questions...well not if you ask them, if you dont ask them that might be stupid.dont be stupid,ask away. and dont forget to deburr the cam lobe edges!! and use a good cam lube,I like the camshield cb sells.

Glenn · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 6:08 pm Post subject:

Axitech · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 6:19 pm Post subject:

Good deal. Thanks guys.
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He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. Luke 22:36

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.-Thomas Jefferson

mark tucker · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:27 am Post subject:

always modify the cheepest part... thats about the 2nd stupidest thing Ive heard in a while.and the reasoning is????? and the engine cc is???? and the parts oe changed??? and what has been updated so it works&last longer??? I dont think the cheepest part is the cam bearings, there are a few washers that are cheep too,so if you mod the washers it has done nothing for the issue you have. Shocked

and you have to do it again,and again and again every 4000-6000 miles( from what I hear thats about as long as these engines are supposed to last) some much less. witch ever part ypu mod make sure it has total clearance so it dosent cause a tight spot anywhere&effup the entire thing.

Axitech · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:39 am Post subject:

Wow!
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He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. Luke 22:36

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.-Thomas Jefferson

hooker · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 9:15 am Post subject:

[quote="Glenn"]

Superman74 · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 2:57 pm Post subject:

just curious but the rear of the engine would be the side facing the tranny correct?

[email protected] · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 3:04 pm Post subject:

No. Why would rear be front?

SBD · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 3:23 pm Post subject:

raul arrese · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 3:26 pm Post subject:

SBD · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 3:46 pm Post subject:

mark tucker · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 9:18 pm Post subject:

mid engine's ..... crap were screwed now..... Shocked

dragster???crap witch end does the slicks go on?? hmm I think one of my front headlights are out Shocked

I think all the confision is...hear it comes........somebody .......stuck the gas tank in front and put the engine in the rear. witch remindes me I bought a car one time(well more than one time but this pitickular time) well it had a bumper to bumper warranty.......witch I was surprized to find out ment anything between the front&rear bumper wasent covered Wink

...thanks honda!!!!

Axitech · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 10:16 am Post subject: oil pump questions

I ordered a new oil pump. Shadek 26mm, to replace the 30mm unit already in place. The new pump did not come with an o-ring, and the body has a groove for one (I assume) although the groove is not nearly as wide or deep as the one in the old 30mm pump. So, looking at the pics below

what do you all think? Does the new pump require an o-ring, or a gasket? Is the top, shown with the old pump, usable with the new pump, or do I need to get a new top?
Thanks, Bob

EDIT TO AD: Also , the new pump's shaft's do not intrude into the lid, the old one did. Does this make a difference? In case you can't tell the top pic is the new pump, and the bottom pic is the old 30mm pump and lid. The engine is full-flowed.
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He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. Luke 22:36

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.-Thomas Jefferson

esde · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 10:20 am Post subject:

No oring, and I have not used a gasket for a while, just a smear of curil or whatever case sealer you use. The groove that you see is so the suction side of the pump gears can scavenge any oil that is weeping out of the cover. That is why there is the short passage to the gears. Be careful to not fill the groove with shmutz and you will be fine. SD

hill · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:25 pm Post subject:

Axitech · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:51 pm Post subject:

Ok, moving forward tonight. Removed piston rings, and installed pistons and jugs, torqued the cylinders down with the head tool in place, took measurements.
1 .014
2 .014
3 .014
4 .013

heads going on are ACN's L-5 from DRD as soon as they arrive. I know there may be some missing info there, but what can you all tell me about needing to shim the jugs, or not needing to?
crank is 74mm, p&c kit is 92 thick wall, heads are being cut to 94mm . use is "street only, and leaning heavily to highway speeds" running 89 octane gas.

Second part: What compression ratio should I be shooting for to get maximum dependability out of the motor. Power is nice, not having to rebuild a grenaded motor is a LOT nicer! Thanks, Bob
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He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. Luke 22:36

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.-Thomas Jefferson

Danwvw · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:30 pm Post subject:

Danwvw · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:36 pm Post subject:


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