[Ducati] 916 rebuild

[Rob Allen]

On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 10:30 AM, Barry <musical at interbaun.com> wrote:

>
> Well my cylinders and crankshaft have been modified by Guy Martin and
> arrived yesterday,  now it is up to me to put the engine back together. I
> have my new bearings and dial indicator mount (thanks to Art Ramos ).
>
> Guy will be helping me out, I have the 916 shop manual. And the Haynes
> manual. Guy is at Barber this week and I was hoping to start the project
> this week end. I know the first step for me is checking out the
> transmission
> gears and making sure the shim adjustments are correct.
>
> I do have other people available as a resource, but any extra advise from
> those that have rebuilt these particular engines as far as putting the
> cases
> back together, and re shimming the crank would be much appreciated.
>
> The engine is a stock 1998, 916, with modified heads. Thanks.
>
>
> Barry
>
>
Hey Barry, if you run into a rough spot I'd highly recommend Chris Kelley at
California Cycleworks (www.ca-cycleworks.com) -- who is also a list member
-- and Martin at MotoWheels (www.motowheels.com).  They're both really
knowledgeable and have always been willing to offer good, solid advice.

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-- Rob Allen
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