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my diablo 500 restoration

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:28 pm
by happyjonn
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

Re: my diablo 500 restoration

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:38 pm
by happyjonn
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.

Re: my diablo 500 restoration

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:50 pm
by happyjonn
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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