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I tried that, but 5.1 Ft lbs isn't much. I have about determined that very thing, just must be the way it is. One thing bugging me is I'm usually more observant when working on something....Oh well! Thanks Again

Thanks for the help Ace. Guess no one else has any Idea.

61 inch lbs. My wrench would not go 5.1 so I converted to inch lbs. Thanks for the response.

Thanks I appreciate you posting that picture for me....Don't know why I couldn't get it to post probably to big.... Not real computer literate. Any way is the space between the swing arm & frame normal? Thanks for all the help, Mel

If I could figure that out I will do that very thing

O.K. got swing arm back together & torqued to spec......72 left 5.1 right. looks more normal. The only question I have at this point is, on right side pivot bolt there are some bolt threads showing between frame & swing arm, Is this normal? Thanks, Mel

Thought I did... but as I looked at it again I found some things that might be the culprit.....thanks for the response. Mel

It seems as though lately EVERY THING I attempt turns into a big fiasco. I guess it is just a time in life when we are supposed to learn.......I don't know but Im sure there is a lesson in here somewhere. Servicing my swing arm...bearings look good repack & reassemble. been a project over a period of several days...(work schedule & other issues) etc. The question I have is I have torqued the left side first...then the right, the left side seal appears to be flush with(up against) the frame while the right side is not, i.e. I can see threads on the pivot bolt on the right side. (The seal is not flush, or up against the frame). Almost like there should be a spacer in there or something. Is this normal? also the lock nut is only on about half a nut. is that normal. Probably didn't pay as much attention as I should have when disassembling....Hey maybe that's the lesson!!!!! Thanks Mel

Wish I would have read this earlier......bought 4 so I'd have them ran into the same problem.......solution?

I replaced my fuel pump a while back. then I ordered 2 sets of points replaced them in the original pump that I keep with me just in case & have an extra set of points to rebuild the existing pump. hopefully I'm prepaired

I believe I saw somewhere that Dunlop was offering a rebate if you buy a set (F&R)...don't remember where I saw that. Yep I just checked there web sight $50.00 rebate if you buy a set. cool deal.

I got mine a couple of weeks ago

Got it done, cranked up & didn't fly apart so I guess I did something right. Thanks for the help & info. I really appreciate all on this sight. Thanks again everyone,Mel

Thanks so much guys for your input..I think I'm getting a good handle on it & will be ready to proceed when the kit gets here. I'm sure I'm "over thinking" this thing and once I get in there & get started it will all fall into place. Thanks again for all the help, comments & suggestions. Mel

I understand, Does it matter if you turn the engine clockwise or counterclockwise. I think the book says counter. Also do you guys "measure" all the valves first, then come back set them to spec or set them as you go. Thanks I really love this sight, and the help that is given. When I was younger I would tackle anything..and with confidence but the older I get my confidence in my mechanical ability has slipped a bit...I guess that is just one of the joys of getting older. Thanks Guys, Mel