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Sean, I really like the look of your bike in black. Now I'm thinking of a black frame on mine. Have fun in texas. Wish I could be there.

                                                             Chris

1974.5  Mint 400

Ron, sorry to hear of the passing of your friend. Condolences to his family as well. I'm sure he'll be missed by many.  Chris

1974.5  Mint 400
Frame 54 410 78640
engine 4 5500708

Mike, I appreciate that info, but I'm still not understanding the purpose of the threaded bushing on the left side that the rear engine mount bolt goes thru.

Cal,This seems like a common spot for breakage from loose fasteners from what I've been reading here.Was your swingarm bolt rusted to the tube and bearings?


                        Chris

1974.5  Mint 400
Frame 54 410 78640
engine 4 5500708

I used CLR in a Puch moped tank that was quite rusty. I filled it 1/3 full, plugged filler hole and petcock hole with rubber stoppers. Every other day for 1 week I rotated the tank 1/3 of a turn. It came out squeeky clean.This tank also had residue with the old gas smell. Any one ever try CLR?

                   Chris

1974.5  Mint 400
Frame 54 410 78640
engine 4 5500708

I can see it now.

1974.5  Mint 400
Frame 54 410 78640
engine 4 5500708

I can't see it. When I click on it , the home page comes up.  Chris

1974.5  Mint 400
Frame 54 410 78640
engine 4 5500708

Thanks Mike. So the threaded bushing on the left side, rear mount, is it meant to take up excess space ( possibly with shims ?)instead of squeezing frame with bolt to tighten frame to engine ? Also ,do you think it's best to repair with cases assembled or separated?  I appreciate your continued info.
                                  Chris

1974.5  Mint 400
Frame 54 410 78640
engine 4 5500708

Obama-ination

  What does the above have to do with anything on this site?

 BTW , that is an awesome restoration Rob. I wish I had the talent that you and several others here have.Beautiful work.  Chris

1974.5  Mint 400
Frame 54 410 78640
engine 4 5500708

Thanks Tony.I'll have to get the proper puller.  Chris

1974.5  Mint 400
Frame 54 410 78640
engine 4 5500708

Thanks Mike.

1974.5  Mint 400
Frame 54 410 78640
engine 4 5500708

JP, where is the best place to heat? The aluminum around crank end or down in the center at the threads? Thanks for the responses everyone.
                                           
                                                    Chris

1974.5  Mint 400
Frame 54 410 78640
engine 4 550070

OK fellas, you've convinced me .Thanks for the advice. Chris

1974.5  Mint 400
Frame 54 410 78640
engine 4 550070

Thanks again Mike for the info. Chris

1974 Mint 400
Frame 54 410 78640
engine 4 5500708

That is awesome. I love history and learning something new everyday.  Chris

1974 Mint 400
Frame 54 410 78640
engine 4 5500708

Mike and gooddirt, thanks for the offers. I'm in the research phase, inventorying what I have and what parts are missing. My bike was complete when I bought it in'91, but it's been apart since then and some parts went missing when I moved to PA in '92. Just recently I've been able to devote time to it again. I'm sure it will be a slow process, so I might take y'all up on your offers in the future if you can still help. Thanks very much. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions in the meantime.
                   Chris

1974 Mint 400
Frame 54 410 78640
engine 4 5500708