Reading Material

[SebringMike]

I've been fortunate enough to find all of the missing components, so my '65 Sebring is now 100% complete.
I've stripped it down to it's individual components... now the fun begins.

I'll be working on the cosmetic stuff (paint, chrome, etc) while also rebuilding the engine.

This is my first restoration; I can rely on my Dad for help, but he restores Japanese and British stuff. This is our first Italian bike.

I purchased the re-print of the original Clymers manual, but I'm finding it's lacking in content.

Ideally I'm looking for a step-by-step for engine dis-assembly and re-assembly.

Is there another book, or multiple books, that I should purchase for my rebuild?
I don't even want to begin dis-assembly until I have a good library of reference materials.

Thanks in advance,
Mike

[JimF]

There is no one complete book that I am aware of. All the different books seem to gloss over the engine.

One of the old Brit magazines did a four-page illustrated spread where a mechanic tears down the engine. You can imagine that between the photos and the text it's rather light on details being so short, but it might give you the steps you need to follow.

If I can find a copy I will put it up on the website.

There are a lot of really good people in this forum that can keep you moving along.

Jim

[ducwiz]

workshop manual, online version:
http://motoscrubs.com/Ducati_OHC_Workshop_Manual_CI.htm
workshop manual, download version
http://motoscrubs.com/Ducati_Manuals/4-5-speed-shop.pdf
spares catalog (250 model, for reference)
http://motoscrubs.com/Ducati_250cc_5speed_Spare_Parts_Catalogue_CI.htm

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[Ventodue]

Ideally I'm looking for a step-by-step for engine dis-assembly and re-assembly. Is there another book, or multiple books, that I should purchase for my rebuild?

Hi Mike,

You might want to think about Tom Bailey's, "Ducati Singles Workshop Manual". It's not the 'Answer to a Maiden's Prayer' that you're looking for - that doesn't exist, I'm afraid . (And even Tom told me as much, so he won't mind me saying this ).

It's essentially a reprint of the factory workshop manual with some experience-based additions from Tom. But you might find it useful - for example, the section, "Notes on Reassembly" where Tom introduces some of the issues to be thought about and taken on board when re-building the engine. But, truth to tell, I'm afraid there's no really substitute for experience when assessing wear limits, re-useability of components, correct fit etc. But hey! If you're mainly doing this for the experience and the fun, who cares? And you've got your Old Man to help ...

Otherwise, if you run into any problems, I reckon your best resource is going to be here! Lots of very knowlegeable people willing to help.

Have fun!

Craig

[SebringMike]

Thanks to you all for your comments.
I've spent a LOT of time on the motoscrubs forum reading everything I can... so much so that my wife believes I may have an unhealthy obsession.
I'm sure I'll have lots of questions once I get deep into the engine.

Thanks again,
Mike

[Ventodue]

... my wife believes I may have an unhealthy obsession.

Me, I'm saying nuttin' ...