In the meantime I got the toolboxes blasted, etched and started to fill in the pits. One side had a few dents in the front which I was able to knock out with the hammer and dolly.
Lots and lots of sanding on the fenders. These should be ready for filler primer by the end of the week.
I’ve been slowly putting pieces back together and slapping them on the bike. The intake manifolds were powdercoated in cast aluminum, new fiber gaskets and copper crush washer on the vacuum ports, along with plated hardware.
The left side carb is buttoned up and installed. Just need to get new choke plungers, I didn’t realize they wear and should be replaced.
Got the throttle and choke cable splitter reassembled and installed.
Installed the alternator conversion kit from the Guzzi Doc and the Kubota alternator that slits right in. The new wiring harness I got has the correct connectors and it was very pleasant installing this kit.
I need to get the correct belt and I believe some of the timing gear cover needs to be ground down to clear the belt since the pulley is smaller than the original generator. Will tackle that later once I get the belt.
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