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Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) weren't standardized nor were they always called VIN (also called chassis number or frame number) by the auto industries until the early 1980s. See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_identification_number On a vintage Honda before VINs existed, the frame and...

... I also realized that all the M5 screws are 0.90 pitch (pre 67 JIS), whereas the current standard is now M5 / 0.80. M5 / 0.90 are nowhere to be found in France. I had to order from the UK. Ordering from the USA is very expensive for me because of shipping costs and taxes...... even though we now...

sky.fred wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:36 am

... But above all, the fuel tap is a real fountain leaking everywhere.

Often a tank fuel leak can be traced to loose, corroded or compromised petcock mounting screws and fiber packing seal washers, instead of a faulty petcock assembly.

See: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115052664546

Thanks for the clarification,

And the two versions are listed today on eBay:

1966-68: https://www.ebay.com/itm/204718642921?

1962-65: https://www.ebay.com/itm/204718637599?

Not aware of any differences between early and later CL77 CL72 models.

Honda calls the part: PIPE, rear fender fitting. Part number: 80145-273-010

There are several engine covers currently listed on eBay. Here's one listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/126291033100?

The cam chain guide and pin assembly bolts to top of upper crankcase between the middle cylinder head studs. Splitting cases not required if cam chain is to be reused. Believe the cases must be separated to install a new cam chain. Other noise sources I had considered were piston slap (usually lesse...