Recent content by gbjeppm

Well finally i got her running properly. It turns out that the cam was two teeth out. I decided to pull the cam cover again as i was still feeling that timing/ignition was not correct. When i took the cam cover off the first time to clean up the valves,I marked the chain and sprocket and put...

Your advice was sound, i ensured the plugs were dry, and finally i managed to get it to at least backfire a couple of time. I have ordered new points, it is the only part of the ignition system that I have not changed, and on close inspection they are very worn. We shall see, i appreciate your...

Ah interesting, i also thought my gauge, which is a cheap one was playing up. The finger test says all is good. So basically this engine is very unlikely to fire at all with petrol or starter fluid direct into the intake, it needs dry plugs with a properly working carb? Is that a correct...

Hi All, My first post, and I apologise upfront that I am also after your experience and assistance. A little about me, I am no stranger to rebuilding motorcycles, and in my time have rebuilt a number of motorcycles, in fact i have a nice 1979 HondaCB550k SOHC in my stable right now, which from...