Technical informationProject motorcyclesRoy Smith's Moto Guzzi 850 T3 engine rebuild2013 March 19: Repair timing chest coverCreated: 2013 March 19Updated: 2013 March 19FirstPreviousNextLastWhen installing timeserts to repair the ruined threads in the timing chest cover, I used a plastic bag to keep the rotor clean. I forgot to take photos of the finished repair.Photo courtesy of Gregory Bender.Direct link to imageFirstPreviousNextLastAdditional entries for this project2013 March 19: Inspect and prepare the crankcase2013 March 19: Ensure the bottom of the crankcase and sump are flat2013 March 19: Prepare the crankshaft2013 March 19: Prepare the rear main bearing2013 March 19: Install the breather pipes in the bellhousing2013 March 19: Install the camshaft2013 March 19: Install the oil pump2013 March 19: Install the front main bearing2013 March 19: Install the crankshaft2013 March 19: Install the rear main bearing2013 March 19: Install the timing sprockets, chain, and tensioner2013 March 19: Fit the timing chest cover2013 March 19: Revisit the rear main bearing2013 March 19: Fit the connecting rods2013 March 19: Fit the oil sump and sump extension2013 March 19: Install the flywheel and clutch2013 March 19: Install the alternator and rotor2013 March 19: Install the oil pressure sending unit2013 March 19: Install the tappets2013 March 19: Install the right piston and cylinder2013 March 19: Install the left piston and cylinder2013 March 19: Install the left cylinder head2013 March 19: Install the right cylinder head2013 March 19: Install the distributor2013 March 19: Repair timing chest cover
