CT70 vs. CT70H Crankshaft

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Kevin Skorski

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I have a 72 CT70H. I had to swap out the crankshaft and once I got it put back together, I realized the flywheel would fit on. After doing some research, I found a post that said the crankshaft for the CT70 and CT70H differ.

Can anyone confirm this is accurate? and if so, where the hell do I find a CT70H crankshaft?

Any insight would be greatly appreciated
 
OLD CT

OLD CT

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Dratv has it around $203 shipped to the lower 48. You have to install the new timing sprocket exactly where the old one was for the timing to be correct. See his/the ad.
 
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Kevin Skorski

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OLD CT said:
Dratv has it around $203 shipped to the lower 48. You have to install the new timing sprocket exactly where the old one was for the timing to be correct. See his/the ad.
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Never heard of Dratv. Looking at his site and impressed! Thanks for the suggestion

Honestly thinking about just buying a complete motor from him. Have you heard of any reviews from people who've bought from him before?
 
OLD CT

OLD CT

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I never purchased an engine from him. I have purchased a lot of parts though. Great vendor. You could do an engine swap, but keep the original engine, it's worth more with it and will help to keep resale value high.
 
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Deoodles

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That was a hard lesson to learn. Sorry that happened to you. You don’t say if the bike is a serious all stock or an every day rider. If the motor is done but the crankshaft is for a 3 speed you could consider replacing the stator and flywheel with a 3speed version, even upgrade it to cdi while your at it. Just another option.
 
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Kevin Skorski

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OLD CT said:
I never purchased an engine from him. I have purchased a lot of parts though. Great vendor. You could do an engine swap, but keep the original engine, it's worth more with it and will help to keep resale value high.
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Yeah I will definitely keep the original. The plan is to one day completely restore it. But for now, I just want to ride it. Thanks for the input!
 
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Kevin Skorski

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Deoodles said:
That was a hard lesson to learn. Sorry that happened to you. You don’t say if the bike is a serious all stock or an every day rider. If the motor is done but the crankshaft is for a 3 speed you could consider replacing the stator and flywheel with a 3speed version, even upgrade it to cdi while your at it. Just another option.
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Thank you sir. Yeah was not happy. But lesson learned I guess.

But yeah that is certainly an option I didn't consider. Really just wanna get the thing running so I can ride it. I think I may buy a complete motor, so I can ride it for a few years, and have the original engine for when I want to completely restore it.

But thank you for your input! Its greatly appreciated!
 
Gary

Gary

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Late to the party but if you want to get to riding fast- Deoodles way is a quick fix. Flywheel and stator from a CT or Z which are readily available used or a cdi from a reputable vendor would even easier than swapping engines.
 
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