At 08:05 9-10-2000 -0500, Richard B Gosling wrote:
> Never done a re-build before - how long will it take?
Without any other problems cropping up: an afternoon, tops.
> Can I do it in an evening?
Should be possible.
> Any special tips? Anything I should look for that will
> tell me that I should really replace, not re-build?
After removing the piston, check the cylinder surface *very carefully* for
marks or pitting. Even with new seals and everything, the slightest
imperfection of the cylinder wall will quickly put you right back to the
point you're at now.
> Given that this seems to
> have come on reasonably suddenly, does this make it more or less likely that
> the M/C is un-repairable?
I'd say less. If you're sure it's the M/C (there's still a remote
possibility of a sudden occurrance of 'wind' in the system), then it's most
likely just a failed piston seal. Do the rebuild first - if that doesn't
last, you can still buy the new M/C.
Cheers,
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Eric Kieboom - The Netherlands
1976 Spit 1500 - Original Java Green
http://www.xs4all.nl/~ekieboom/spit/spit.html
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