Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Johnniespeed wrote:That wire brush put a lot of scratches into the aluminum head gasket surface.

Correct. I smoothed it down perfect using a sharpening stone.

After a little mess up, its now up and running. Just need to get the carb in tune!

patthesoundguy wrote:great progress! looking good. I love the frozen crank picture!

Thank you!
I was super * at myself for not using fresh crankcase bolts. But I just chalk that up as another lesson learned.

I broke a crankcase bolt and it flew threw the stator, so I ordered a new one. Should be here tomorrow, then I'll see if it'll start.

Glad to hear it!

Okay
What do I want it to be?

I cleaned the head with a wire brush and am using a sharpening stone to smooth the gasket surface. According to Taz the head does not have to be modified.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/11034409_976824008995750_8109885802980238143_o.jpg All cleaned up https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11072375_977743715570446_2512492474469972974_n.jpg?oh=57e87bd304b604f1a1da9ebb6ffe8ac8&oe=55BC15B0 BBK https:/...

Here are some pictures of the tear down https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/10993460_975432142468270_3175472784128817500_o.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t31.0-8/10863972_975432169134934_6833391805304908870_o.jpg As you can see the PO put an air filter ...

Video Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZoUZ3jirjlVxQb3BAJWF0CXmrtbHePPq Alright well here is the build thread for my 1987 Honda Spree. Bought it not running on 3/9/15 and took it for a ride that night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82is3F-n5LE&index=1&list=PLZoUZ3jirjlVxQb...

kirt70camaro wrote:Keep us posted how well it works. A lot of people say it will seize up because the quality is poor. So give us updates every so often please.

Well that's not what I want to hear....
It appears to be good quality so it should be interesting.

I'm gonna create a build thread so keep an eye there.

patthesoundguy wrote:I really liked my big bore setup on my spree. It was pretty fun and if you want more guts on the cheap its a good way to get it. Its way cheaper to get the whole kit. http://m.ebay.com/itm/371080961158?nav=SEARCH

That's the kit I bought

Just waiting to put it on now

Perfect! Thank you so much for the help!! Can't wait to have it running again!

Any clue on the belt size to increase the top speed a bit?

Any clue on gaskets?

Greetings: The bad bearing showered its debris on the other bearing for sure, both need to go. The big-end of the crank isn't as exposed, but I'd be sure to clean the snot out of that one, and then maybe do some measuring (Service Manual) to make sure you're not bolting that shiny 48 up to a bad cr...