1978 GL1000 Resto Mod

[GalDemSuga]

Did some more tear down today. Cam seals are leaking and timing belts have got to be originals. Idlers will need rebuilding too as they are loud and don't appear to have any lubrication. There is scaling on the Cam gears so I will brass bush those clean. I’m definitely gonna do valve seals now. The spark plugs looked new but covered in sooth.

[rcmatt007]

after cleaning up my cam gears I powder coated them black. No one will ever see them.... btw their is no a hyphen in anal retentive. Yead the idlers on my LTD sing (sort of like Yoko Ono) and dang new ones are $$$$$

[GalDemSuga]

after cleaning up my cam gears I powder coated them black. No one will ever see them.... btw their is no a hyphen in anal retentive. Yead the idlers on my LTD sing (sort of like Yoko Ono) and dang new ones are $$$$$

I’m going to do the Gates Mod on those idlers. I have to find a tool to counter sink the backing plates. My budget is already blown and I still have to get the Carb Kit

[rcmatt007]

just remember, it is still less money than going to the bars

[GalDemSuga]

just remember, it is still less money than going to the bars

You are correct and maybe that’s why my Wife leaves me alone because I have no bad habits, I just like to fix my old mechanical things

[rcmatt007]

yeah the cost of the bars is actually the divorce

[GalDemSuga]

Tomorrow I am going to attempt to remove the front cover. Those three Phillips head screws look like a pain. I need some recommendations on a replacement water pump. Do I really need to go to the dealership and pay an arm and a leg?

I’ve been going over the wire harness in my head as to what I wanna do about all electronics. I know I want to replace the fuse box and add a second fuse box for all my relays to runoff of.

[rcmatt007]

Use an impact driver on an extension. Also jip head not standard phillips

[GalDemSuga]

Use an impact driver on an extension. Also jip head not standard phillips

My front shocks, need rebuilding so I will remove them give myself more clearance to take out those three screws.

[gltriker]

Use an impact driver on an extension. Also jip head not standard phillips

My front shocks, need rebuilding so I will remove them give myself more clearance to take out those three *screws.*

edit: 11:10pm - thanks Robin1731 my error. Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS)

[robin1731]

Japanese Industrial Standard

[GalDemSuga]

Japanese Industrial Standard

I should have the appropriate bits. If not, I will have to go to the parts store.

[GalDemSuga]

Guys
Which is the correct water pump for GL1000?

[Whiskerfish]

use OEM. 144 here on Amazon


https://www.amazon.com/Honda-Goldwing-W ... 8373&psc=1

[GalDemSuga]

use OEM. 144 here on Amazon


https://www.amazon.com/Honda-Goldwing-W ... 8373&psc=1

Thank you. I was looking at partszilla and they showed 3 different part numbers. I ordered this one.