CB/CL160 Starter Bearing Replacement?

[NeeksRR]

Pulled the starter off a spare engine I have to get cleaned up. I completely disassembled it and cleaned everything with a sand blaster (hope that was ok)... But when I reassembled and was greasing I noticed the bearing was super shot and would even move. Looked on ebay and didn't find anything other than wheel bearings in my search.

Do other bearings work as a replacement? Or where can I find a new one?

Before

After

Thanks guys!

 

[NeeksRR]

Maybe I posted this to soon...Will this work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Starter-repr-kit-CB175-CB200-CB200T-CL175-CL200-CB350-CB360T-CL350-CL360-21-/251228438580?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a7e61c034&vxp=mtr

 

[Bert Jan]

sandblasting is an absolute no-go on moving parts. PERIOD. Get yourself a new starter motor.
The sand has destroyed the bearing and its mating surfaces. She's gone.

 

[NeeksRR]

 

[AlphaDogChoppers]

Scrap it. You sandblasted everything. You ruined it. You sandblasted the pinion gear, you sandblasted the armature. That armature will likely short out the minute you apply power to it and catch fire.

I think you should find a new hobby. I don't think you are cut out to be a motorcycle mechanic. You showed very poor judgement sandblasting moving parts that mate with other moving parts and sandblasting electrical components.

 

[NeeksRR]

Oh...Well I always seem to learn the hard way. I agree I wont be a moto mechanic, but Im not going to give up this project just cuz I screwed up something...

 

[mydlyfkryzis]

Make yourself a note:
Sand Blasting moving parts, precision parts, Aluminum parts, anything using lubrication, anything that carries electricity, is BAD.

There is better media for this operation.

Sand Blasting, in general, is not really good for motorcycles.

Vapor Blasting and Soda Blasting are more appropriate. But not on electrical components.

In addition, read the labels on solvents carefully. Solvent can destroy the part you are trying to save. Use the right solvent for the right material.

for instance, Caustics and Acids will corrode aluminum. Sodium Hydroxide-Caustic (oven Cleaner, Lye), anything with the word "Acid" in the description will degrade aluminum.

Some people here use it anyway, but if you clean with acids and caustics, you are doing damage, the question is just how much. Lemon juice is Acidic. Coca-Cola is acidic.

FYI.

there are some very nice degreasers that are relatively safe to both humans, the environment and the aluminum.

Ask questions, get help...

My PSA is finished!

 

[NeeksRR]

Thanks for this tips, and noted.

Lesson learned...

 

[AlphaDogChoppers]

Sand Blasting, in general, is not really good for motorcycles.

I use many different kinds of blasting.

I use bead blasting a LOT on aluminum parts before sanding/polishing. If the parts are nice and smooth, a lot of times I can go from bead blasting directly to emery buffing.

I use sand blasting a lot as surface prep for painting and powdercoating. It gives a little tooth to the surface for good adhesion. Great for frames, tanks, and fenders.

Bead blasting is great for cylinders and heads. For engine cases, not so much, because it is a serious challenge to get every last trace of bead and grit out of every nook and cranny. Those beads can really tear an engine up. Pieces of them can embed in parts like pistons, and stay there abrading things indefinitely. Soda blast is safer, because it will wash away with water.

I mask off sensitive areas with electrical tape, which resists bead blast quite well.

 

[mydlyfkryzis]

I meant Sand blasting is wrong for most of the bike except maybe the frame. Glass bead, walnut shell, soda, vapor, are different animals. But beads are not conducive to good lubrication so I would recommend not doing engine work unless you are especially competent. The OP, while good intentioned, is not yet reached that level. He is more of a beta dog right now.


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