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Thanks for your reply. Guess I go to plan-D. Probably see if my local machine shop can tig weld it.

I need to replace a broken intake flange. Willing to pay for donor part and shipping. Thank you.

Still cranked slow with all spark plugs removed. Pulled starter to make certain it was working properly and found plenty of torque. Filled cylinders with penetrating oil and let it sit for a few weeks periodically turning motor over with the nut on the alternator/rotor. In the beginning I was...

I bought a 74 CB750 approx 1 year ago. Bike didn’t run when I bought it but would turn over using kick starter. Previous owner said engine ran before bike was parked 10 years ago. Bike has compression 120-150psi, spark, fuel and timing is correct. Good starter and new battery. Damn thing should...

Thanks dirtdigger. Battery is new and reads good voltage. Starter checks out ok on bench but not sure about performance under load. Today I disconnected the starter solinoid and applied 12 volts directly to starter. Same result turns over very slow. I hate to throw money at the problem but think...

1974 cb750 bought last summer fully disassembled. Engine was complete but valve cover and side covers were removed. I now have the bike reassembled, new battery. Compression checks out on all cylinders 120 psi. Engine turns over very slow and won’t start. Starter Solonoid is new and properly...

Congrats on a successful first ride. I hope to be doing the same sometime this Sring.

I’m on it. Will report back with results. I have my fingers crossed. Thanks.

Great idea, I will try that next. Is it ok to spin the crank with the starter without any oil circulating? Or is it sufficient to add a bit of oil in each cylinder before turning it over. Sorry for all the questions but obviously this isn’t my day job. Thanks again.

Thanks AMC, actually I haven’t tried using the electric starter, only the Kickstarter. Since the motor is removed from the frame, I didn’t know that’s an option. What is the procedure- positive battery post to starter and negative battery to engine case?

I have been working on a 74 Cb750 k for several months and am ready to start on the motor. The bike was dis-assembled when I bought it but the previous owner said the motor had been “gone through” before he bought it but no other history. The gaskets appear to be new and the motor is clean like...

Thanks all. I was able to find the correct size braided hose and clamps.

Thanks for the information. I thought I read somewhere that hose clamps won’t seal because of the oil pressure? Also is there a recommended ID for the oil lines?

Building 74 CB750. I have oil line fittings but no oil lines attached. Going to have local hydraulic shop put hoses on fittings. I measured between oil tank and engine but would like to confirm stock lengths for each oil line. If anyone has oil lines removed and is willing to send me...