About ready to start restoration - Engine question

[outdoors4me]

So yes, I'm waiting on a couple of manuals but I'll be taking my '64 300 apart for restoration.

Should I run all the gas out first? Anything else I need to do to the engine before I start?

It' could be sitting for quite a while.

Thanks,

Beck

[cadman]

Remove all old gas.

Pull plugs and see if it turns over easily and it has spark. If no spark check points.

Before adding new gas install an inline fuel filter.

If sitting for a long time I usually drain the oil and full with new. (Note there is no external filter).

Check battery voltage - You need full charge to get a good spark.

[rrietman]

A good plan for any restoration, If possible, is to first get it running and ride it. even if it's just up and down the driveway. this way you will get a feel for the transmission, if the frame is wanky,if the wheels roll straight, does it hang together right. you would amazed at how much you can learn in a few minutes with a running bike versus guessing at stuff later. these bikes are old and have been worked over by many different owners. It's very productive and worth a lot of effort/$ up front.
Good luck
Randy

[outdoors4me]

Cadman,

She runs quite well, so I'm actually ahead of the game there. The previous owner installed new rings, points and condenser.

The rest of the bike? Needs a lot of TLC.

Thanks for the tips.

Beck

Remove all old gas.

Pull plugs and see if it turns over easily and it has spark. If no spark check points.

Before adding new gas install an inline fuel filter.

If sitting for a long time I usually drain the oil and full with new. (Note there is no external filter).

Check battery voltage - You need full charge to get a good spark.

[outdoors4me]

Hey Randy,

I actually rode her home so the engine/Tranny feels good. The rest of the bike needs a lot of care though.

Thanks,

Beck

A good plan for any restoration, If possible, is to first get it running and ride it. even if it's just up and down the driveway. this way you will get a feel for the transmission, if the frame is wanky,if the wheels roll straight, does it hang together right. you would amazed at how much you can learn in a few minutes with a running bike versus guessing at stuff later. these bikes are old and have been worked over by many different owners. It's very productive and worth a lot of effort/$ up front.
Good luck
Randy

[LOUD MOUSE]

I have a question.
What type of restore are you planing.
A cosmetic restoration of a actual restoration?. ..............lm

Hey Randy,

I actually rode her home so the engine/Tranny feels good. The rest of the bike needs a lot of care though.

Thanks,

Beck

A good plan for any restoration, If possible, is to first get it running and ride it. even if it's just up and down the driveway. this way you will get a feel for the transmission, if the frame is wanky,if the wheels roll straight, does it hang together right. you would amazed at how much you can learn in a few minutes with a running bike versus guessing at stuff later. these bikes are old and have been worked over by many different owners. It's very productive and worth a lot of effort/$ up front.
Good luck
Randy

[outdoors4me]

Hmmm.....good question. I plan on fixing/replacing things that don't work like the electric starter, speedo, replacing parts that are missing, repainting, etc.

But some parts like the mufflers I will use reproductions.

So I guess a little of both?

Thanks,

Beck

I have a question.
What type of restore are you planing.
A cosmetic restoration of a actual restoration?. ..............lm

Hey Randy,

I actually rode her home so the engine/Tranny feels good. The rest of the bike needs a lot of care though.

Thanks,

Beck

A good plan for any restoration, If possible, is to first get it running and ride it. even if it's just up and down the driveway. this way you will get a feel for the transmission, if the frame is wanky,if the wheels roll straight, does it hang together right. you would amazed at how much you can learn in a few minutes with a running bike versus guessing at stuff later. these bikes are old and have been worked over by many different owners. It's very productive and worth a lot of effort/$ up front.
Good luck
Randy