A Nameplate in the Woods
Hauling rusted metal scraps from the woods became a bit more interesting when a metal nameplate fell from the debris
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Engine Repairs on the 1965 Honda CA95 – Again
The kick-starter on the 1965 Honda CA95 Benly Touring stopped working – again. Time for a better repair.
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One-day Rebuild: Garfield Pow-R-Arm Vise
While cleaning the garage I stumbled on an old vise I had planned to use decades ago. It’s a vintage Garfield Pow-R-Arm hydraulic articulating vise. The vise can be positioned …
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1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler – Paint Stripping and Engine Reassembly
The 1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler restoration continues to inch forward with baby steps. There hasn’t been much free time to work on the project lately, and the next few months …
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1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler – Oil Pump Reassembled
It’s April 21 and there’s still 8 inches of snow outside, so it’s a good time for an indoor mini-project. I’ve had very little free time lately, but I did …
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1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler – Carburetors Rebuilt
It’s been a while since I’ve posted an update on the 1966 Honda Scrambler restoration project. I’ve been quite busy, and besides, Winter refuses to leave Michigan, limiting my time …
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1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler – Wheel Bearings
Work continued this weekend on the 1966 Honda CL77 restoration, with wheel bearing replacement being the focus. In a few weeks the new Borrani aluminum rims should arrive, so I …
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1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler – Vapor Honing
On Sunday, January 28, I picked up the parts from Scott, the man who performs a Vapor Honing (blasting) service in Grand Rapids, MI. I couldn’t be happier with the …
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1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler – New Pistons and Cylinder Liners
On December 23, an early Christmas present (from me, to me) arrived in the form of new pistons and cylinder liners for the 1966 Honda project. I am working to …
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1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler – Head is Disassembled
This weekend I was able to complete the disassembly of the engine head. Compared to today’s overhead cam engines, this one is a bit different, being a one-piece head. Still, …
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