SocoMoto: 1976 Honda cb550 Cam Cover Installation (part 4).m4v

[@dntlss]

Man that engine looks beautiful!!

[@vespasandengines]

Do you turn the camshaft to avoid TDC when installing the cover? Or loosening the tappers is enough to no put pressure on the cover?

[@marcosbelechiano6986]

Bom dia amigo, quantos kilos levar o aperto do cabeçote?

[@lewisfernrock6035]

Your videos have been immensely helpful - thanks. The second tappet you poke doesn't seem to move? I had a full valve job done and now there doesn't seem to be enough clearance to get the cover back on - even with the tappets out and the arms rubber banded up.. I'm baffled. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Or thanks for the vids anywho.

[@SocoMoto707]

my only thought would be that you need to turn your engine to TDC and then install the cover

[@imgnr1]

+SocoMoto707 I know this is old but wanted to leave a reply that I think the machine shop probably recut the valve so the end is now sticking out more.

[@SocoMoto707]

i think the bolt you are talking about is the Cam Chain Tensioner bolt.. i cover it in my cam chain tensioner video. the video should be on my channel

[@SocoMoto707]

you can change the headgasket without removing the engine... you will just have to work around the frame. when you pull the head and cylinders out, you will just have to make sure you have enough clearance between the "Stud Bolts(long bolts that hold the heads/cylinder down)" and the backbone of the frame.

[@117gnardog]

Great video! How has the paint on your heat sinks held up?

[@roopekankaanranta4457]

how did you put the timing because i am thinking the timing so did you put the timing so that the you turn the crank to the tdc 1.4 and then put chain on the sprocket and then you put the sprocket on camshaft and then you turn the camshaft on right position and then you look how much the sprocket is off the bolt holes and then you take the sprocket back and change the sprockets teeths until you think its right and then you put sprocket back and if camshaft is turn off the timing marks place then you turn the cam right position and then you look how much the sprocket is off the bolt holes and if it is then you do again what i was sayed on this comment or how you did it????? sorry, bad english!

[@SocoMoto707]

not sure right now, i havent had a chance to start the engine up. hopefully i cant get it started and sync'd in a few days

[@fedisc]

Hi, where can I find new original japanese parts for my 550 1978?? I want to rebuild it totally (the engine and gearbox)... , thanks

[@SocoMoto707]

i really dont know what other years are compatible... i want to say 1974-1978 because the top end rebuild kit i used works for all those years.

[@jaybird99100]

Did you have any trouble with the allen head bolts getting in the way of putting on the tappet covers?

[@SocoMoto707]

i think it barely touched the allen head.. but not a big deal

[@skiraf]

Is it possible to change the headgasket on a '78 cb550 without removing the entire engine from the frame?

[@jacksonpower7571]

I used rubber bands to hold the tappets back, but I guess some were still improperly contact the valves and I think I bent some valves when I tightened the cam cover down. Any tips on how to prevent this next time I tighten it down?

[@SocoMoto707]

i am thinking that your tappets were screwed down too much. maybe unscrew them before putting the cover back on

[@SocoMoto707]

i got my bolt kit from ebay.. its a stainless steel kit.. FYI, the kit that i got didnt have a few screws that i needed and also had some screws that i didnt need.

[@karmatron778]

Bro if you stop the video at 7:36 theres a bolt with an end for a flat screw driver, can you tell me whats that for is right outside at the very low of the engine where the end of that black piece you have there!

[@spikoaubrey90]

what other year cam covers are compatible with the 1976 CC550 four f?

[@TheSevern36]

Hi i just want to change the rocker cover gasket ,so when i come to put it back on will i have to reset the tappets?

[@SocoMoto707]

you should be fine to just change the gasket without adjusting the tappets

[@adamfriedman5514]

You used gasket sealer on your oil pucks?

[@SocoMoto707]

yeah, it just keeps them in place and keeps it sealed so oil doesnt leak through