REBUILDING A 1972 BMW AIRHEAD ENGINE - START TO FINISH - FULL ENGINE RESTORATION

Join me in the captivating process of rebuilding this iconic BMW airhead engine, where each part seamlessly comes together. This video will guide you through the entire engine reconstruction, starting with the main bearing installation and progressing to the cylinder heads for a comprehensive top-end sealing. Throughout the journey, I'll share numerous insights into the BMW R60/5 engine, highlighting considerations and potential areas to be mindful of during assembly. Whether you're looking to enhance your understanding for personal repairs or simply enjoy watching the entire rebuild for entertainment, please indulge and share your thoughts. Cheers! ⬇️Get your poster HERE⬇️ https://workshoprebuild.com/products/5-airhead-engine-poster-1 ⬇️Get your Engine Build Sheet HERE⬇️ https://workshoprebuild.com/products/bmw-5-engine-build-sheet ________________________________________________________________________ Click here to watch the disassembly video: https://youtu.be/vm52yj9Qf-Q?si=pMbx_e6xcNOrcTBa ________________________________________________________________________ BMW Airhead Parts Source: https://www.euromotoelectrics.com/ ________________________________________________________________________ Similar Motorcycles: BMW R50/5, BMW R60/5, BMW R75/5. BMW R60/6, BMW R75/6, BMW R75/5, BMW R100/7 Follow Me: https://instagram.com/workshoprebuild/ https://tiktok.com/@workshoprebuild?lang=en E-Mail: [email protected] Music: https://share.epidemicsound.com/v6woxm #bmwmotorrad #enginerebuild #restorationto Timestamps: 00:00 BMW Airhead Engine Rebuild Intro 00:24 BMW Airhead Engine Stand 00:43 Base Assembly Overview 02:13 Rear Main Bearing Installation Tool 03:37 Rear Main Bearing Install 04:22 Main Bearing Measurement 05:22 Thrust Bearings & Dowel Pins 07:58 Dowel Pin Installation 08:37 Crankshaft Endplay Measurement 10:56 Not Enough Endplay 11:42 Too Much Endplay 12:14 Crankshaft Assembly Install For Crankshaft Endplay 14:28 Flywheel Direction Of Installation 16:18 Crankshaft Endplay Verification 17:16 Flywheel Axial Runout 18:00 Rear Main Crankshaft Seal Install 18:47 Camshaft Parts Overview 20:54 Camshaft Assembly 22:11 Cam Tappets, Pushrods, Valve Adjustment Screws 23:32 Lubrication System 24:00 Oil Pickup 24:53 Oil Pan Installation 26:20 Oil Drain Plug 26:37 Oil Dip Stick 26:53 Oil Pump Assembly 29:48 Final Flywheel Install 30:07 Oil Passageway Plugs 30:30 Oil Canister Overview 30:50 Oil Pressure Bypass Valve Installation 32:52 Oil Filter Install 34:23 Oil Pressure Relief Valve 37:00 Oil Pressure Switch & Oil Passageway Plug 37:27 Crankcase Breather 38:00 Timing Components Overview 40:25 Crankshaft Timing Sprocket Install 41:41 Timing Chain Install / Crankshaft To Camshaft Timing 42:11 Timing Chain Masterlink 43:16 Timing Chain Tensioner 44:11 Crankshaft Grooved Bearing 45:29 Timing Cover 47:21 RPM Gauge Pinion Gear 49:10 Connecting Rod Overview 54:41 Connecting Rod Install 54:26 Engine Studs 56:06 Piston & Cylinder Overview 57:46 Piston Ring Overview / Details 59:49 Piston Ring End Gap 01:00:40 Piston Ring Install 01:02:05 Piston Install Into Cylinders 01:04:41 Cylinders Onto Engine 01:06:36 Wrist Pin Install (Gudgeon Pin) 01:07:46 Additional Cylinder Studs 01:08:00 Cylinder Head Assembly 01:10:44 Cylinder Head O-Rings & Sleeves 01:11:13 Rocker Arm Assembly 01:13:47 Cylinder Head & Rocker Arm Install 01:14:52 Cylinder Head Nuts & Cylinder Head Torque 01:16:55 Valve Clearance / Adjustment 01:19:24 Valve Covers 01:20:00 Exhaust Nuts 01:20:47 Spark Plugs 01:21:05 Alternator Install 01:22:27 Ignition Advance Unit Assembly 01:23:58 Points Plate / Points / Ignition Advance Unit 01:26:00 Starter Motor Install 01:26:53 Engine Wiring Harness (61 11 1 350 636) 01:27:51 Alternator Cover / Front Engine Cover 01:28:04 Starter Cover / Air Intake Scoop 01:28:47 Engine Identification Badge (51 14 1 257 534)