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Re: RIP Hunley?

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Wow! eBay head came in today! I've cleaned the gasket off and rebuilt it with valves, springs, keepers, lands, and seals from the other head that had probably about 600 miles total on it. Hope to show Geneva ('76 RD400c) tomorrow. New belts are due in Tuesday. Might actually get Hunley back on the road next week! I am so surprised that there is no more damage. I'm giving the head to a friend that recycles aluminum. Wondering what I should do with the cam halves?
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Re: RIP Hunley?

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pidjones wrote: Fri Jun 04, 2021 6:45 pm ...Wondering what I should do with the cam halves?
Make a little trophy out of them for all those PO's we'd like to strangle! lolol lolol lolol
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Re: RIP Hunley?

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Track T 2411 wrote: Fri Jun 04, 2021 7:07 pm
pidjones wrote: Fri Jun 04, 2021 6:45 pm ...Wondering what I should do with the cam halves?
Make a little trophy out of them for all those PO's we'd like to strangle! lolol lolol lolol
But for God's grace, there go I.
But rtv is not in my garage...used to be when I was younger. Glad I never had this lesson though.
Good on you PID.
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Re: RIP Hunley?

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Well, except for belts (due in tomorrow) she is back together. Fresh oil, filter, antifreeze. I'll set the valves once the new belts are on.
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action1 Great news!
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Well, thought I would be able to finish up tomorrow, but only one belt was delivered. One was not delivered because UPS "needs an adult to sign for it"? Why were they not shipped together, since they were ordered together?
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Re: RIP Hunley?

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The "Shadow" knows?
Likely caused by some unamed pandemic...lol
Hope u can get on with it pid!
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They delivered at about 6:30 pm. (My normal delivery driver said that when he looked for them yesterday, but he learned they had been put on the wrong truck - guess the "adult signature" was a CYA for UPS.) Took all of about 30 minutes to install, set #3 Intake valve, install the valve and belt covers, clean up and put tools away, and.... IT'S ALIVE! Once fuel got to the carbs she fired and sounds great! Everything is too wet to take her out for a trial run this evening, but as soon as roads dry well I'll take her for a spin.
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1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
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Re: RIP Hunley?

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action1 action1 action1
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"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow

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'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!

Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!

In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
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Re: RIP Hunley?

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Woo hoo! Way ta go pid.

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Re: RIP Hunley?

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Have several 40+ mile rides on her since the head replacement. Seems to be running great. Fuel economy could be better, but I'm really not wanting to mess with carbs now. Plugs look good and compression is good so I'll check for a brake drag (doesn't take much to kill mileage).

Time to put the little IR thermometer in my riding jacket pocket!
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1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
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FWIW, silicone sealant (Room Temperature Vulcanizing can refer to any rubber like compound that doesn't require heat to cure) is a useful product if used properly. The key is to apply it sparingly and make sure it has completely cured before you assemble what you have applied it to.
Heck genuine Honda water pump cover gaskets come with a bead of silicone on them.
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