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phoenix216
03-15-2010, 04:04 PM
Hi everyone.
I've been lurking around here for the last couple months since a 1964 Benly magically appeared in my kitchen.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/mazzy216/012-1.jpg
The day he moved in.

I've started taking him apart and I ran into a problem. The left crank case cover is stuck. I removed all the screws - which was a nightmare - and disconnected the wire to the contact plate. The cover lifts about an inch and then stops. I think the cover is stuck on the shift spindle but I want to see if anyone else has any suggestions because I've never had a cover get stuck on a spindle before.

Any ideas?

Spokes
03-15-2010, 06:08 PM
Make sure that your clutch cable is disconnected.

phoenix216
03-15-2010, 07:57 PM
The clutch cable was gone when I got it. The engine is now sitting on my kitchen table and I'm still not having any luck getting the cover unstuck.

Spokes
03-15-2010, 08:58 PM
Ok. For kicks and grins, loosen the 10mm nut above the large slotted screw (the clutch adjustment) and turn out the adjuster.

Then assuming that every screw is out, the clutch adjuster is loose, no clutch cable. Try a rubber mallet to move the case in and away from the engine. The only thing I can think of is gobbs of crap in the shift shaft, sealant on the case cover or a screw yet not removed.

If for some reason the case cover breaks, they are cheap and available. Even I have one that is nice and could not get $5.00 for.

Sam Green
03-15-2010, 09:43 PM
They can stick on the shaft, try to get ease oil inside on the shaft while it is pulled out an inch. Push it back on and give the splined area a good squirt.

Sam.;)

aaron7
03-16-2010, 04:07 AM
Yah, they always stick on the shifter shaft. Just pry it on the bottom right corner off the shaft and it'll come off.

Smithers
03-16-2010, 07:51 AM
Rubber Hammers work wonders!

phoenix216
03-16-2010, 08:10 AM
I tried everyone's suggestions and I still haven't gotten the cover off. I used a mallet to knock it back down off the splines. It was completely caked with junk so I cleaned it up with PB Blaster. The splines are pretty chewed but I was able to fix it up with a diamond bit. I'll try again when I get home from work.

phoenix216
03-16-2010, 02:35 PM
Got it!!!

The inside of the case was packed full of gunk. I'm not talking about just grease and road dirt... There were twigs and seeds mixed in with the mud. I wish I knew this bike's life story.

65Honda
03-16-2010, 07:03 PM
Kitchen table? Better move it quick before the other half gets home!

phoenix216
03-16-2010, 07:30 PM
Kitchen table? Better move it quick before the other half gets home!

I told him to stop coming home years ago! :D

My garage isn't insulated so projects wander in and out of the kitchen all winter.

Sam Green
03-16-2010, 10:15 PM
You told HIM :eek: if we had known you were a lady, we would have come round to help you.:D:D:D

Sam.;)

phoenix216
03-17-2010, 01:03 PM
Stop by anytime. I'll put you to work!

Smithers
03-17-2010, 01:17 PM
Haha yeah now you'll get the red carpet treatment here now that we know you're a woman. Funny how that happens...

phoenix216
03-17-2010, 05:06 PM
Haha yeah now you'll get the red carpet treatment here now that we know you're a woman. Funny how that happens...

It'll wear off when I start annoying the sh*t out of everyone with all my questions.

Spokes
03-17-2010, 07:56 PM
Since the bike is in the kitchen, maybe you use it as a cooking utensil when is's done! See the pic below, a "bike-ro-wave!
http://www.fourwheelforum.com/picture.php?albumid=12&pictureid=92

phoenix216
03-17-2010, 09:01 PM
Nice! LOL!

Somehow I think my daughter would object. She's pretty easy going about the messes I make. The only thing she has a problem with is if I wash parts in the sink before putting away the clean dishes. And she thinks I'm going to poison myself with the overspray from PB Blaster getting in my coffee cup. :rolleyes:

Sam Green
03-17-2010, 10:46 PM
Damn, ya sound like my kinda girl, It's taken me 40 years to stop doing that kinda thing.:D:D:D:D:D:D

Sam.;)

Smithers
03-18-2010, 08:13 AM
Mmmmmm Coffeeeee (http://www.fourwheelforum.com/showthread.php?p=3862#post3862)

I just started a Coffee thread in the "Tools Machines and Shop Toys" section. :D Click on the above link if u like coffee.



http://fourwheelperformance.com/phorum/coffee_now_sm.jpg

Sam Green
03-18-2010, 08:46 AM
Ryan, I would have thought an administrator would know better than to hyjack a thread.:D:D:D:D:D

Sam.;)

Smithers
03-18-2010, 09:02 AM
Hey who's running the show here!!? :D:D

Nothing is more important than coffee. Ok talk amongst yourselves... go ahead. My apologies. =D

KellieLyne
03-27-2010, 09:43 PM
I have been bugging Ryan (aka Smithers) for months now! Nice to have another chick around. Although my CA95 is finished, I am currently finishing up a 1963 CA77. I didn't quite take my project to my kitchen but I did break out the dremel tool and polishing accessories in the living room to polish up some of the remaining parts, and made quite the mess on my black leather couches! lol. The plan was to have my bike done by my B day (1 week away) but it doesn't look like the chrome pieces will be back by then, so instead I bought myself a new black and pink leather jacket! :D With that all said, I hope everyone is having a great weekend, and getting some riding in before the rain begins.

Kellie

phoenix216
03-28-2010, 06:14 AM
Hi KellieLyne! Thanks for the welcome.