Made a few hours in the garage today and sorted my stash of parts
Also, prepped the engine case for media blasting ready for the rebuild. I've heard from the crank specialist, it's all done and stitched up, new bearing and seals as well as the barrel centre honed. £110 all in, good price
For those who have done this before, is it better to have the bare (ish) cases blasted/cleaned and then rebuild or have them done once built up?
The barrel will overhang the engine case and restrict cleaning, so thinking to send it now in various parts....any advice?
I've tried to apply protective tape to reduce shit getting inside the case, I know it's impossible to stop all of it, but something's better than nothing.
Also, mocked the engine in the frame again, long time since I did this, I think the engine can sit lower in the frame, I'll know when I get the barrel/head on...but it'll sit lower by 30mm I reckon.
Bit of jiggery pokery with mounts and positioning and it'll be grand.....front mounts needs enlarging to include the lower engine mount (I know it's damaged but can still take a nut/bolt).
Rear top mount aligns pretty well, but lower rear will need brackets making from footpeg mount to engine. Should be simple enough I reckon
Importantly, the sprockets look to align well which is great news. I did mock it up a good while ago, but seeing it like this now clears that issue up.
Got some parts incoming next week.