2008 March 01: Measuring and cleaning (4.50 hours)
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- Measured the main bearings and the big end rod bearings. Everything measured out very well.
- Took the plug out of the sludge trap in the crank and cleaned it out. It had a little bit in it, no where near full. But, since the engine is this far apart, it only makes sense to clean it completely.
- Disassembled the footboards/lower frame rails and cleaned up all the various bits.
- Removed the brake disks from both wheels. Cleaned up the discs and fasteners.
- Removed the cush drive from the rear wheel. Cleaned up the pieces.
- Removed the front and rear tires from the wheels. Cleaned up the tires and wheels.
![I still need to strip the frame.](mg_images/mg_convert_1980_27.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.
![A bunch of (mostly) clean parts.](mg_images/mg_convert_1980_28.jpg)
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![Parts awaiting cleaning.](mg_images/mg_convert_1980_29.jpg)
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![Striped frame components cleaned and awaiting blast and powder coat.](mg_images/mg_convert_1980_30.jpg)
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![Some parts from the rear wheel.](mg_images/mg_convert_1980_31.jpg)
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![Polished shiny bits. The mufflers aren't perfect, but this picture sure makes them look worse than they are!](mg_images/mg_convert_1980_32.jpg)
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![Rims and discs.](mg_images/mg_convert_1980_33.jpg)
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![Tires.](mg_images/mg_convert_1980_34.jpg)
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![Crank and mains.](mg_images/mg_convert_1980_35.jpg)
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