Hi guys,
Update on the project.
The engine has now been split in half, on my way in I found a few broken bits of old clutch plates
They'd been flying about in there for a while by the looks, part of the basket has been worn away and there is glitter everywhere. I have also noticed that the engine has been split in the past, it looks like some nutless monkey tried splitting it with a hammer and screwdriver!! Both of the crank cases are damaged from this.........so far not a lot has been on my side, I've also noticed after giving the cases a clean someone has completely bodged some weld in the drain plug and the correct bolt was not installed (I had a funny feeling it wasn't when I removed it). Also the clutch cable guide has a snapped off a bit (still works ok but a bit is missing).
Oh and the output drive shaft is worn where the front sprocket sits.
You know sometimes you think, ahhhhhh B***OCKS!!
So, next step is find some crank cases. I've read on this forum that other years will fit, 97-2001 cases are the same? Seen a few on ebay that might go.
Will put a few pics up when I get chance