Subject: RE: 70 Ambo Progress and ?
Author: Charlie Mullendore
Date: Jul 31, 2005, 2:35 PM
Post ID: 1719232786
Hi Keith,
Keith K wrote:
| I finally got the engine out. Took off the valve covers, it looks really clean inside, surprised the hell out of me. One question, the rods that come up where you adjust the valve nut, they look to be at an angle, almost if they are bent somewhat, both heads look like this. Is that normal? Should be pulling the heads later today or early this week as well and will order head gaskets, should be able to look at the cylinder walls and see if I got lucky or not with the chrome lining. May take some pics today as well. |
The pushrods do angle in towards the cam somewhat, you'll be able to
check for straightness when you pull the rocker shafts and remove them.
Also, the generator bracket, looks like I have
| to remove that oil line to get it off. |
You'll want to remove the oil line anyway to clean it out, but if I
remember correctly it will come off without removing the oil line
(unless there are studs holding it to the engine case).
The oil inside the boot where the
| u-joint is looks like it had water in it or something. Is this just from sitting, or is it indicative of larger problems in the trans? |
Probably just condensation from sitting.
What's the
| most efficent way to check for issues on the trans while it's off without tearing it all apart? I hear the 4 speed is a real bear to rip into. |
You can bench test the trans. by turning the input hub and shifting it
through the gears. This will give you idea of how well it will work, but
isn't very definitive. Still lots of other things that could need
attention. You can check the neutral light in the same way - connect a
test light/continuity tester/multimeter to the stud of the neutral
switch and ground it on the trans. housing. Shift into first and back,
second and back and see if the light operates properly. If you found
condensation in the u/j boot, I'd pull the trans. rear cover off for a
look see. Could be rusted or pitted bearings, gear teeth, etc. from
sitting. Better safe than sorry in my opinion. Greg Bender has done a
few of the 4-speeds and has helpful insight from this on his website.
Charlie
http://www.loopframeguzzi.com/