A couple of you may know from another forum but I thought I would update the 64 saga here too since everyone is so helpful. I had sent my cases out for welding and decided to assemble the motor myself. Having never done it, there were a few mysterious things like the proper case sealant and the cam shim debates and small details like having no idea what the trans should feel like or look like for that matter and trying to eliminate the kicker slip.
I am happy to report that after taking my time, I turned the petcock, got a cough on the 4th or 5th kick, went to half choke and started the bike. Just like downtown as my dad would say. I have fought a bit with the Morris retarding cap but I will time it with a light when my clear plug arrives. The .019 they suggest just wouldn't work for the points.
I am using a inductive mag timer which is nice in that you don't have to take the carb off again to check your position.
I bought a DC-12 from the ABC Gang guys even after opening my carb up and cleaning it well. I am now going to try to start dialing in the tuning and trying different spark plugs I have. It's been rainy here and busy family stuff but I did run it up the slick road quickly yesterday. All was good until I swung a long corner and the bike bogged and quit. I think this was a low fuel problem, so an easy fix! I filled it with fresh gas and I'm headed out to the shop to give it a whirl. I need to figure out how rich I can go on the idle screw and double check that I don't have any manifold leaks.
On the subject of of the petcock, should the RESERVE handle be at the front or rear of the bike? Mine faces forward.
I'll post some pictures when I get the bike looking nice.
Thanks everyone,
Chad