my diablo 500 restoration

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happyjonn
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my diablo 500 restoration

Post by happyjonn » Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:28 pm

here are some pics of my 500. it was my grandfathers and has been sitting under a tree has 30 years. going to try and get it running and hopefully restore it as time permits. will try and update along the way
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happyjonn
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Re: my diablo 500 restoration

Post by happyjonn » Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:38 pm

got the motor out and its in good shape. remover head, muffler etc. piston and cylinder are seized together. tried heat, tried hammer soaking in penetrating fluid right now.
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Re: my diablo 500 restoration

Post by happyjonn » Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:50 pm

heres what it looked like under the hood before took engine out

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why i didn't work on the diablo this weekend :) had to take my newer sled out
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