resurrecting a 1973 Commando advice please

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L.A.B. said:
Which video is that?

It would certainly be possible to fit some of the "Mk3" kit parts to a late Mk2/2A because the sealed pivot was introduced on the Mk2/2A, not Mk3, therefore, a Mk2/2A and Mk3 sealed pivot kit or the individual parts are not all the same (unfortunately AN doesn't sell a sealed kit for the late Mk2/2A and is yet another AN oversight).
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Mis-spoke yet again. Meant to say MKIII parts not MKIII kit. He used parts from OldBritts (I think). This is a many part series (15 I think). Part 1:


I've screwed up enough - last post on this thread.
 
While you are there you can shim the cradle to swingarm clearance as an option.

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I would THINK that a loose-fitting swingarm has had it's spindle eyes warped by accident (crash) or excessive stresses, because the cradle width is fixed by the welded-in root tube length, and side plate thickness.

...although, I suppose, excessive/extensive use of the bike with wallowed out root tube and/or worn bushings could eventually eat at some of the outer faces of the side plates, resulting in a need to shim (but that would be evident)...
 
Nothing was worn, I set the axial float at 0.0006" which should open up to 0.001"
The new bushes were reamed and the clamps are custom machined, the action is nice to say the least, that will do me.
The cradle tube was like new also but made clamps anyway, just seating them stopped the spindle sliding but added locking hardware (8 mm) .

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As I previously stated in this thread, my path now going forward is to tear down engine, inspect, reassemble then install in frame.
You guys beat to death what parts I need for isolastics and swing arm (thank you again)
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Cases have been split and parts cleaned with solvent. Engine had been torn down before. Visually, everything looks freaking good;
bore, cam & lifters, bearings, cases, crank , case threads, etc. Pistons = +0.040" . Cylinder head exhaust threads destroyed (out for repair)

So where to go from here? What will I regret not doing at this point? What not to use or do?
For instance, is there a particular main bearing set to install, crank case ventilation mod, oil sump mod, should I use stainless cylinder bolt hardware,
preferred gasket set and sealant (I hates leakers)

I know there is a link here regarding my inquiry, but I can't find it. Thanks all
 
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