Best_Coast
First time CB owner
Hey all,
Just bought a 1980 CB750, since I have some spare time on my hands (Thanks Covid...).
It came in a variety of parts, and its hard to tell how long it hasnt been running.
I got it fully built yesterday and ...it runs! Which is pretty good, not knowing anything about the history on it.
Anyway,
I've been looking at posts here about finding oil in the exhaust. Its a decent amount that sprays out of the left hand side (the left hand exhaust is also louder, has some grey smoke coming from it, and there is a ticking noise, see video). I noticed the oil on my shoes and pants after the ride, and saw where it was leaking from the muffler connection. Looking at other posts on here, it seems like the most likely culprit would be valve guide seals?
So, having never torn into an engine before, and not really knowing what I'm getting into - should I order a top end rebuild kit, remove the heads, and go from there? Or is there a better place to start?
Thanks!
Just bought a 1980 CB750, since I have some spare time on my hands (Thanks Covid...).
It came in a variety of parts, and its hard to tell how long it hasnt been running.
I got it fully built yesterday and ...it runs! Which is pretty good, not knowing anything about the history on it.
Anyway,
I've been looking at posts here about finding oil in the exhaust. Its a decent amount that sprays out of the left hand side (the left hand exhaust is also louder, has some grey smoke coming from it, and there is a ticking noise, see video). I noticed the oil on my shoes and pants after the ride, and saw where it was leaking from the muffler connection. Looking at other posts on here, it seems like the most likely culprit would be valve guide seals?
So, having never torn into an engine before, and not really knowing what I'm getting into - should I order a top end rebuild kit, remove the heads, and go from there? Or is there a better place to start?
Thanks!