Reinstalling the Components

I finally got the left case to stop leaking oil by removing it one more time and putting gasket sealer on both sides of the gasket. After torqueing the bolts, I added the oil and no leaks after three days.



It was a 50 degree day today and we washed both cars. It was also a perfect opportunity to wash the bike, the sprocket cover and the carburetor. I removed the diaphrams, bowls and chrome diaphram covers from the carbs. I polished the covers to remove some stubborn rust.

I also had a chance to polish some of the chrome bits and it really paid off.

Since I am down to the rebuilding and installing the carburetors, I decided to rebuild the bike.

I installed the headlight bucket, the tank with the new petcock, the seat, the rear fender, the rear turn markers, and the rear light.

The bungle of the day was removing all of the bullet connectors inside the headlight bucket and it was not necessary.

As soon as the rebuild kits come in the mail, it may be possible to start the bike next weekend.

I still need to replace the right side throttle control housing so I can use the electric start.