As meticulous as ever Dale, a real quality build. Thanks for mentioning the BSA two strokes and my channel again. The end float is between 4 and 6 thou on the BSA, there are a number of selective shims available to correct it if needed. I always enjoy spending time in the shop with you. Best wishes, Dean.
Top job dale,I have a 73 dt175 no 1200 off the production line,it’s been stood for a long time time,& I was completely gobsmacked at giving it a carb clean,change of engine oil,new fork seals & brake shoes,put 10 miles on it & it really goes nicely,& it’s now thrown a big end bearing, & watching these videos has given me enough confidence to have a go myself
Thanks Pat, I sure appreciate the kind words, and I am so glad these videos are a help. I know you will be able to make that repair successfully. It's not all that difficult if you have the tools, just remember to measure everything before disassembly, just so you have that info if you need it. Good luck my friend.
Thanks Mark, glad you are finding some value in these videos, I am having fun making them and it's a super bonus when I know they have helped someone to maintain their bikes. Thanks for spending time with me in the shop.
@@montana2strokeracer the plan is to put the bearings and seals in tonight after work and then hopefully get it assembled by following your video! If all goes well hopefully she’s running by this weekend.
Hey Graham, Yamaha makes a product for the older models such as this 73, it is a graphite impregnated string, that you stuff up in the exhaust manifold before you slide the pipe in. It is 248-14623-10-00, it works really good to keep the pipe from leaking oil out of it. It's just pulled up tight with the springs that hold the pipe in.
Well Chris you are in luck I did a video on exactly that subject just a couple weeks ago. Check it out here th-cam.com/video/iRir5YgOVl4/w-d-xo.html thanks for watching buddy.
Yes those are still available from Yamaha, just look them up by application at rockymountainATV/MC.com I have bought some from bearing supply house number is TA1512, but they are hard to find. Buy the Yamaha stuff.
Hi Rick, yours is a little newer than I am used to messing with. However, I don't think it is that much different. I am at my down time for the summer. Trying to finish up projects and outside work so I can enjoy our short summer. I generally don't start taking on new outside work till the fall. You can contact me at dsweger@bresnan.net and we can discuss that work if you can wait till fall/winter timeframe. Thanks for contacting me, and for spending time with me in the shop.
Normally I put the cases in the oven at 250 degrees F, for an hour. Put the bearings in the freezer overnight. They will drop right in. But you have to be quick.
did the old bearings in the freezer, torch the case, then lube it up trick.bearings are in, currently about to try and put the case back together and make sure the transmission lines up.@@montana2strokeracer
As meticulous as ever Dale, a real quality build. Thanks for mentioning the BSA two strokes and my channel again. The end float is between 4 and 6 thou on the BSA, there are a number of selective shims available to correct it if needed.
I always enjoy spending time in the shop with you.
Best wishes, Dean.
Thanks buddy, you are welcome, and I appreciate your insight into Crank Float.
Thanks Dale. It's an absolute delight to watch this standard of work.
Cheers.
Thanks Peter, appreciate the kind words sir.
Top job dale,I have a 73 dt175 no 1200 off the production line,it’s been stood for a long time time,& I was completely gobsmacked at giving it a carb clean,change of engine oil,new fork seals & brake shoes,put 10 miles on it & it really goes nicely,& it’s now thrown a big end bearing, & watching these videos has given me enough confidence to have a go myself
Thanks Pat, I sure appreciate the kind words, and I am so glad these videos are a help. I know you will be able to make that repair successfully. It's not all that difficult if you have the tools, just remember to measure everything before disassembly, just so you have that info if you need it. Good luck my friend.
Coming along nicely
Yes, hope to have him running by the weekend.
Will add plastic hammer to my shopping list.. this video is really going to help someone out one day, hopefully me haha.
Yes the plastic hammer gets used more than the steel one around here.
Thank you Dale for the informative video. I like the videos you do it helps me out in rebuilding my bikes. Keep it up Dale.
Thanks Mark, glad you are finding some value in these videos, I am having fun making them and it's a super bonus when I know they have helped someone to maintain their bikes. Thanks for spending time with me in the shop.
Fantastic video
Thank you. Sure appreciate you stopping by.
Well done as always. Too many people use waaaay too much gasket sealant. Filing away a few more lessons learned. Thanks as always!
Heck Jim, I think I used too much, but the syringe is more controllable than the finger method, I think.
Thank you so much for these videos! Waiting on parts and gonna finish my rebuild!
You are welcome, glad they are of some help. Best of luck with your project.
@@montana2strokeracer the plan is to put the bearings and seals in tonight after work and then hopefully get it assembled by following your video! If all goes well hopefully she’s running by this weekend.
Awesome, enjoy your bike again, I know you will.
Nice work Dale! Probably for another video, but I'm curious if you use a sealant when installing an exhaust pipe to the cylinder head?
Hey Graham, Yamaha makes a product for the older models such as this 73, it is a graphite impregnated string, that you stuff up in the exhaust manifold before you slide the pipe in. It is 248-14623-10-00, it works really good to keep the pipe from leaking oil out of it. It's just pulled up tight with the springs that hold the pipe in.
@@montana2strokeracer Thanks so much Dale. I'll order some.
I'll be moving to Rogers City, Mi in a few months. It's a nice place to set up a motorcycle shop.... hint hint.
Yes, thanks for the hint, I totally get it. Sometimes I feel a little overworked as is. I am retired for crying out loud. LOL!!
great job as always dale keep up the good work
Thank you, Mark, appreciate your support.
First! Yes, finally did it!
Dean you caught all these yanks sleeping or at work. Awesome buddy
Great video Dale.
Thanks Jeff, sure appreciate your support.
On a motor being built from parts, how do you work out the size of crank shims required?
Well Chris you are in luck I did a video on exactly that subject just a couple weeks ago. Check it out here
th-cam.com/video/iRir5YgOVl4/w-d-xo.html
thanks for watching buddy.
@@montana2strokeracer Thats very helpful, thanks!
hi, Guys what are you doing here, did i miss anything.
Dang Frank, you're slowing down buddy
I'm having a hard time finding the correct size for that smaller needle bearing. Is there any info you could provide?
Yes those are still available from Yamaha, just look them up by application at rockymountainATV/MC.com
I have bought some from bearing supply house number is TA1512, but they are hard to find. Buy the Yamaha stuff.
Dale!! I have a 1977 yamaha dt250 that needs the engine split and new bearings and seals. Where are you located and what would you charge to do this?
It's off the bike got clutch side tore down, most of the magneto side tore down also but I didn't take the magneto itself off yet.
Hi Rick, yours is a little newer than I am used to messing with. However, I don't think it is that much different. I am at my down time for the summer. Trying to finish up projects and outside work so I can enjoy our short summer. I generally don't start taking on new outside work till the fall. You can contact me at dsweger@bresnan.net and we can discuss that work if you can wait till fall/winter timeframe. Thanks for contacting me, and for spending time with me in the shop.
I am not having any luck so far getting my new bearings into the case? Any tips? I know I have the right parts to start
never mind got em!
Normally I put the cases in the oven at 250 degrees F, for an hour. Put the bearings in the freezer overnight. They will drop right in. But you have to be quick.
did the old bearings in the freezer, torch the case, then lube it up trick.bearings are in, currently about to try and put the case back together and make sure the transmission lines up.@@montana2strokeracer
LOL Second
Wow Cain you let Dean grab 1st.