Benelli 750 sei

[John H]

Mark, Has all those rare parts arrived yet?

[Lotus54]

Yes, everything ive ordered has gotten here, I’ve been finishing up other jobs/projects- then start on engine.

[John H]

How is the 750 sei coming? Projects are backing up here but I guess that's what winter is for. Still gathering parts for different projects that l hopefully get to.

[Lotus54]

I have done nothing! Too much other stuff going on and not the time to really dig in.
   I really need to finish stripping the frame, then I can use the other lift for stuff.
I like using my ‘main’ lift for working on the engine, since it is big, well lit and can set at just the right height for working.

Making a ‘Guinness knock-off’ today.

[John H]

Hmmmm, Haven't had a good black and tan for a long time.

[Lotus54]

I managed to get a bit of time to work on the big Benelli (I got a darn cold too- slowed me down).
I stripped the rest off the frame, just need to take off swingarm now.

Next I’ll sand or sandblast the frame before painting (might powder-coat, but probably paint).

Still have things to finish before diving into re-assembling the engine.

[John H]

Been wondering how the project was moving along. Other things have a habit if getting in the way for sure .
Assembling that motor will definitely demand full concentration. I have a portable sandblaster you are welcome to use.
Actually, two of them. One is a siphon type and the other is a Harbor Freight pressure pot.

[Lotus54]

Thanks
I have a portable sandblaster (gave away my cabinet and got a vaporhoner).

Yes, I want lots of time and room for the engine. It is pretty straightforward, but I want to keep focused on it when I start.
I have not gone through the head yet either.

Of course, I may go riding tomorrow instead of working. Haha

[Lotus54]

The head is all apart and I’m cleaning carbon. After cleaning well, valves look quite good, guides have very little play.
I’ll check, but I think I can just lap the valves.
Still loads more cleaning to do. (It is pretty messy)
I think I’ll try to get the head done before I start with the bottom end. It is a lot easier to deal with size wise and I can use another work bench. For the bottom end, I’ll use my lift.

[John H]

Sounds like a tedious job. If you get stuck, I have a Neway seat cutter set and also access to a valve grinder.
Good Luck.