76 CB360, Cherry Bomb at Barber's

Re: 76 CB360, before & after

SON OF A BITCH....YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME ?!?!?!


I got everything ready to close case.

cleaned bolt threads.
got my little map from the manual. measured and dry fit em, laid em out in order. w the 2 starter cable clips.
got thread sealant sitting there ready. kneaded tube to ensure mix
sockets ready
wrote down torque values. set torque wrench.
dry fit case.
blew bottom case w air compressor
cleaned mating surfaces w brake cleaner one last time
kneaded tube, opened and applied yamabond. nice even coat w brush.
fit case
installed all bolts
torqued to specs (6.5 lbs on the 6mm bolts sure dont feel like much...I couldnt even feel ratchet click...I had to watch for it to flex.)
wiped away excess yamabond. nice even little bead squeezed out.
completely satisfied w my work.
Breathed a big sigh of relief.
looked back at table....
thats a strange little spring...I dont remember that....Its one of the TWO springs off the cam chain tensioner adjustment bolt!!! Grabbed impact, pulled every bolt, pulled cases apart. wiped off yamabond w brake cleaner. Re-installed spring. NOW, Ill just wait til tomorrow to re-fit.

Ill use dremel to clean any yamabond I missed. I was glad to see only the bare minimum squeezed out into case. It was sure thin and super even.
 
Re: 76 CB360, before & after

Can somebody tell me why they installed that oil check bolt, on the front of engine under cam chain adj bolt?
if its for Checking the oil ? I think Ill just use the dipstick they provided.
Maybe if you remove it and fill w oil til it runs out of there, its at proper level?
 
Re: 76 CB360, before & after

That's not for checking the oil, but used to allow you to insert the tensioner push bar tool. Shown here in this Tensioner Update supplement - https://dl.dropbox.com/u/106752/Manuals/Honda/360_Tensioner_Update.pdf
 
Re: 76 CB360, before & after

HerrDeacon said:
That's not for checking the oil, but used to allow you to insert the tensioner push bar tool. Shown here in this Tensioner Update supplement - https://dl.dropbox.com/u/106752/Manuals/Honda/360_Tensioner_Update.pdf
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thanks, funny they refer to as the oil check in the manual.
 
Re: 76 CB360, before & after

trek97 said:
Can somebody tell me why they installed that oil check bolt, on the front of engine under cam chain adj bolt?
if its for Checking the oil ? I think Ill just use the dipstick they provided.
Maybe if you remove it and fill w oil til it runs out of there, its at proper level?
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Oil check is to stop oil coming out or to check oil pressure, depending on location and context.
That one is just to block hole
It's easier to drill from outside during production, the ability to compress adjuster springs is just a byproduct
I won't say it sucks about the spring, been there done that ;D ::)
 
Re: 76 CB360, before & after

Yamabond-ed!
got up at 3am,
installed both springs properly!
cleaned,
blew it out w compressor,
etc,
etc....
yamabonded.jpg
 
Re: 76 CB360, before & after

Looks good! Are you checking to make crankshaft turns without weird noises and it shifts through gears before you continue assembly?
 
Re: 76 CB360, before & after

when i left it this morning all the things turned smooth as silk!
 
Re: 76 CB360, before & after

Anybody got an easier method for removing the old head gasket?
 
Re: 76 CB360, before & after

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Re: 76 CB360, before & after

thanks. I will check it out sonreir. I did a search and this is what I found
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=30264.msg325776#msg325776
 
Re: 76 CB360, before & after

Sonreir I got some of those...they are old but I will give em a try.
 
Re: A word about My Vintage Firestones, 76 CB360, before & after

canyoncarver said:
Lol! I'm 45 (and a dad) and if I don't hit 100 at least once every time I ride, I feel disappointed...damn traffic...
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I'm 55 but don't ride fast any longer, haven't been over 135 for at least 6 months ;D
 
Re: 76 CB360, before & after

I tried the torch w copper scraper. after 10 minutes I knew this was not the trick.

Perfect combo...PJ and Sonreir made this task a breeze.

First I did a search.
I read a post, PJ said "use a razor blade scraper"
So Rachel fetched me a razor blade paint scraper to loosen an edge on the head gasket...a couple minutes. once I got the edge started the entire gasket peeled right off easy.
then I couldnt find the old pads Sonreir recommended. but I had some new little scotch brite pads for dremel. ALMOST Same thing. 10 minutes of High rpm...Minimum-No pressure ( just let pad slowly and gently float over thicker residue.
BAM!!! done and shiny clean. NO scratches or inclusions.
goodhead.jpg


THANKS GUYS!!!!
 
Re: 76 CB360, before & after

Please verify what Im seeing here...Before I damage them by prying them out.
on the bottom of the jugs around the cylinders 2 o-rings?
It looks like I do have replacements in my gasket kit !
 
Re: 76 CB360, before & after

I don't change them unless they are damaged, they prevent oil getting between liner and block
I've run a lot of bikes without them after doing liner change/big bore conversions
BTW, I don't like the Roloc pads
 
Re: 76 CB360, before & after

these new little scotch brite pads for the dremel are great they are soft and squishy. if you hit a sharp edge it eats them and they wear out fast...so be careful they are not cheap. If you are careful around bolt holes and edges they last a surprisingly long time. and w a light touch they didnt eat the aluminum at all. Just sort of hover them slowly and lightly over gasket residue and it cuts right through it. nice
 
Re: 76 CB360, before & after

A guy could easily put a really nice pre-polish on an entire engine...w a handful of em.
Dont worry my engine is going to remain RED. Believe me, I know how much you guys like that!!! NOT
 
Re: 76 CB360, before & after

crazypj said:
I don't change them unless they are damaged, they prevent oil getting between liner and block
I've run a lot of bikes without them after doing liner change/big bore conversions
BTW, I don't like the Roloc pads
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I am going to change them...between the dremel and razor Im sure they are messed up...appears I got new in the kit.
 
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