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my dad rescued this '73 cl350:
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he ran out of time and gave me it, tons of extra/new/used parts.
i've begun stripping it down as i have no idea what condition the engine is in. i figured i'd take the head off at least and see how the pistons and bore look.
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any pointers to info on checking out the engine and a possible mild rebuild?
i've never rebuilt an engine before, but have tons of experience doing other things on cars. my main goal is to see if i can get this running, and then i'll probably lightly modify it into a cafe style minimal bike for just getting around.
it has what looks like aftermarket carbs on it, or at least bigger ones. the main inlet is just under 2.0" in diameter (OD).
under the clutch cable cover (whatever you call that thing where the chain sprocket is) is CAKED with grease. did someone go nuts on the chain lube or is it possible there is a leaking seal there?
it probably hasn't run since the 80s. last registration sticker i see on it is '82.
what else should i expect to replace? points? starter relay? coils? rectifier? i have a set of new cables for it i believe.
thanks and hello.
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he ran out of time and gave me it, tons of extra/new/used parts.
i've begun stripping it down as i have no idea what condition the engine is in. i figured i'd take the head off at least and see how the pistons and bore look.
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any pointers to info on checking out the engine and a possible mild rebuild?
i've never rebuilt an engine before, but have tons of experience doing other things on cars. my main goal is to see if i can get this running, and then i'll probably lightly modify it into a cafe style minimal bike for just getting around.
it has what looks like aftermarket carbs on it, or at least bigger ones. the main inlet is just under 2.0" in diameter (OD).
under the clutch cable cover (whatever you call that thing where the chain sprocket is) is CAKED with grease. did someone go nuts on the chain lube or is it possible there is a leaking seal there?
it probably hasn't run since the 80s. last registration sticker i see on it is '82.
what else should i expect to replace? points? starter relay? coils? rectifier? i have a set of new cables for it i believe.
thanks and hello.
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