Besides freezing the bearings for installation in the casings I have never had a problem mating the two halves back together, but nice job and good luck , take your time with break in.
Yeah I don't know for sure why the cases fought me but I think it was the crank on the crank bearing. For peace of mind I got the Tusk crank puller the next day and made sure it was all the way in.
I leave the crank seals out till after crank and cases are together, I also use a hot air heat gun to heat the inner crank bearing race to install the crank. To close up, I heat the crank and gearbox shaft inner bearing races and the case just drops onto its other half. I never freeze bearings as this introduces water into the equation which if left unprotected can damage the bearing from the formation of rust 🥴
Hi, great video series. I am following it to jog my memory as to where things go. Quick question, at 1:10 you've written numbers on the inside of the cases in blue pen; do these numbers correspond with the part # indexes on Honda's parts diagram?
Oh I forgot about that. You know, I am not sure without checking. That could very well be the case. It could reference the part number or maybe what item number as listed on the diagram, as you say. Why do you ask?
I've got a 1985 Cr500 that was running great and suddenly weak to no spark. All parts ohm out well per manual. Don't have a donor cdi but am thinking of upgrading all main electrical components on the bike. Do you know which years CR500 are compatible with an 85 or which brand is a good aftermarket source? Thanks in advance.
Besides freezing the bearings for installation in the casings I have never had a problem mating the two halves back together, but nice job and good luck , take your time with break in.
Yeah I don't know for sure why the cases fought me but I think it was the crank on the crank bearing. For peace of mind I got the Tusk crank puller the next day and made sure it was all the way in.
I've always loaded the left center case . Interesting. Nonetheless really good job sir
I'm definitely open minded to doing things differently next time. A lot of people have given good suggestions.
Thanks!
Exciting stuff! Can’t wait to see the rest of the build.
Excellent Video, I just started restoring my 1988 CR 500. I'm cleaning -up the cases now, for Cerakote.
RIGHT ON! Need any pointers?
I leave the crank seals out till after crank and cases are together, I also use a hot air heat gun to heat the inner crank bearing race to install the crank. To close up, I heat the crank and gearbox shaft inner bearing races and the case just drops onto its other half. I never freeze bearings as this introduces water into the equation which if left unprotected can damage the bearing from the formation of rust 🥴
Hi, great video series. I am following it to jog my memory as to where things go. Quick question, at 1:10 you've written numbers on the inside of the cases in blue pen; do these numbers correspond with the part # indexes on Honda's parts diagram?
Oh I forgot about that. You know, I am not sure without checking. That could very well be the case. It could reference the part number or maybe what item number as listed on the diagram, as you say.
Why do you ask?
I've got a 1985 Cr500 that was running great and suddenly weak to no spark. All parts ohm out well per manual. Don't have a donor cdi but am thinking of upgrading all main electrical components on the bike. Do you know which years CR500 are compatible with an 85 or which brand is a good aftermarket source? Thanks in advance.
I live in Northern Utah. Can you help put me in touch with Josh. I have a CR500 that needs a rebuild.
What questions do you have or what do you need help with?
After watching your videos I am not sure I want to go through with the complete rebuild. Wondering if Josh would like to make it happen?
Are you thinking of having Josh rebuild your motor for you?
yes
I just asked him about it. I'll tell you what he says.
Never ice the shaft
Uh-oh, for real? Oh well, seems to be fine. Hopefully there are no long lasting effects. I did have oil smeared all over that thing before I froze it
I always lube my shaft
Bryson, you also foul a lot of plugs.
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No need to cool anything
Helps tho