[Gremlinsteve]

To clarify that

You need several sets of hands to do this work along with a custom made ring compressor

Without those two things your going to have issues




All that’s left with this build is to adjust/set the valve lash and install the rocker cover and then exhaust

I’ll tidy up the wiring ect once I’m done

[GravyDavy]

Next time, try Omega-shaped compressor bands and channellocks.(I don't know how to post the Greek letter here, but once you look it will be obvious.) Cheap, easy to make and easy to use. Just a strip of metal a bit wider than the ring spacing bent into most of a circle, with ears on the ends.

[Gremlinsteve]

That’s what we did. Made a similar style band.  It was used twice. And it was basically destroyed getting it off
After the second use.  But it served its purpose

[NVDucati]

Next time, try Omega-shaped compressor bands and channellocks.(I don't know how to post the Greek letter here, but once you look it will be obvious.) Cheap, easy to make and easy to use. Just a strip of metal a bit wider than the ring spacing bent into most of a circle, with ears on the ends.

+1
These are from Summit Racing. The size of this particular set doesn't matter ... just illustrating GravyDavy" suggestion.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/otc-4838

[Gremlinsteve]

Those look like what we made

[GravyDavy]

Yep, that's the idea.  They can often be made narrower depending on the spacing of the ring grooves, which can help when space is tight.

[Gremlinsteve]

Initial fire went well
No oil leaks and it’s throttle responce is awesome

[zimmemr]

Initial fire went well
No oil leaks and it’s throttle responce is awesome

Way to go man, can't wait for the ride report.

[Gremlinsteve]

I have video but can’t post

[GravyDavy]

Nobody likes a tease, ya know!

[Gremlinsteve]

Can some one post it?   I can’t
I can text it

[Hoiho]

Lots of ways - upload it to Youtube or if you share it via Dropbox (send me the link via PM), or I could upload it..

[Gremlinsteve]

Test ride is tomorrow
Got no clutch right now.  So I need to determine what I did wrong

[GravyDavy]

Slipping or not releasing?  Did you soak the friction plates in oil overnight first?

[Gremlinsteve]

Nah. I installed the cover and the shaft rotated on me enough that it didn’t engage the clutch

All fixed now