1968 CB77 Upgrade

flyin_ · Post by **flyin_** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 11:48 am

I installed the new bronze bushing in the right side cover last night. It fits perfect...nice and snug. I coated the opening with red locktight and set the new bushing with a piece of wood dowel and a steel hammer. It took a few good whacks to get it in to place. Now that I know it is a good fit I'm going to have a few more fabricated to the same spec with my remaining stock.

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The broken right cover was repaired with JB weld. It didn't set up quite as fast as I thought so it sagged a bit. I think I'll add another layer to thicken it up.

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I also removed the rotor with the harbor freight chain breaker tool. Worked great.

I made a new insulator gasket for the hi/lo switch out of a baby formula can lid. Although I think my switch has a lot of wear in it and I'm not sure if it will be as reliable as I want. The little ball doesn't detente in the housing very well. Maybe its not the correct size ball?

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brewsky · Post by **brewsky** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:23 am

Good info on the chain breaker.......is this the model?:

http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty ... 66488.html

As long as the ball catches in the detents somewhat, you should be ok.

I coated mine with dielectric grease and it would probably stay in position even without the ball.

flyin_ · Post by **flyin_** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:20 am

Yes, that looks like the chain breaker I have (that idea came from other forum members here). did you coat the plastic runner with dielectric grease? I suppose that would help hold the switch in position.

brewsky · Post by **brewsky** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 12:17 pm

Yes, I coated the whole assy inside.

Is your spring long enough to push the ball out of the other side? It looks like it is.....maybe it's too weak? From your pics, I can't see any other reason it wouldn't catch in each position properly.