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Forum: Honda Dream CA160 10-21-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 15
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Posted By Larzfromarz
The bike is running fantastically and we are very...

The bike is running fantastically and we are very happy. One small leak at the drain bolt is the only trouble thus far. Sounds pretty good.
Forum: Honda Dream CA160 10-16-2012, 05:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 34,518
Posted By Larzfromarz
Amazing how much better it runs when both carb...

Amazing how much better it runs when both carb bolts are tight. A little valve adjustment (I set loose to get it running and lubed) should stop a light popping in the right side exhaust note.
Your...
Forum: Honda Dream CA160 10-15-2012, 07:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 34,518
Posted By Larzfromarz
Yea!The 160 runs again. Real quiet too, no funny...

Yea!The 160 runs again. Real quiet too, no funny noises. Need to twiddle the carb and timing a bit. No smoke so looks like problem solved. Pumps good oil.
I'll take this one to the VJMC meet here...
Forum: Honda Dream CA160 10-13-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 34,518
Posted By Larzfromarz
It's a common practice to prime most engines...

It's a common practice to prime most engines before first start. It's just not always practical to do so ( thus good assembly lube).

Are you about ready to re-fire yours Spokes?
Forum: Honda Dream CA160 10-12-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 34,518
Posted By Larzfromarz
Successfully reassembled. Ready for install. ...

Successfully reassembled. Ready for install.
One new habit I'll use on each of the next engines I build. Since I don't have 'run -in' fixture I simply motored the engine with a drill on the alt...
Forum: Honda Dream CA160 10-10-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 34,518
Posted By Larzfromarz
Red face Well in the time it took to write the previous...

Well in the time it took to write the previous posts I was able to remove the lower end. While I dislike working incorrectly I absolutely love finding out what I did wrong. Each time I fished the cam...
Forum: Honda Dream CA160 10-10-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 34,518
Posted By Larzfromarz
@Spokes- I did accomplish good oil pressure ( had...

@Spokes- I did accomplish good oil pressure ( had about 1 qt in the sump)while motoring the bottom end and had oil flowing from the channel up to the head.
Forum: Honda Dream CA160 10-10-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 34,518
Posted By Larzfromarz
I do have closed end of the clip facing the...

I do have closed end of the clip facing the direction of rotation, and there isn't contact between the valves and pistons.
I'd appreciate some schooling. While I am (or was) a competent mechanic I...
Forum: Honda Dream CA160 10-10-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 34,518
Posted By Larzfromarz
Sure enough the cam chain separated again....

Sure enough the cam chain separated again. Removed and disassembled again. Fished broken parts from the sump again.
Note at this point: The master link is the same for the starter chain and is the...
Forum: Honda Dream CA160 10-10-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 34,518
Posted By Larzfromarz
Collective thoughts please...

Hey guys,
I need your help regarding the top overhaul (what we call it in the airplane biz), I'm really bummed and finally up against the wall.
Here is the story;
1966 Ca160, initial problem...
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