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Karl replied to the topic Hi from Karl in the forum New Member Introductions 3 years, 3 months ago
Evening kk
I thought I replied to your last message for definite list this afternoon when I got up ( off nights) but cant see it. Did I do it wrong again?
Karl
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Karl replied to the topic Hi from Karl in the forum New Member Introductions 3 years, 3 months ago
KK
Ok thanks , new parts req:
Full gasket set
Cam chain
Std rings (78mm)
Gudgeon pin clips
That will let me get bottom end back together and make room on bench,
Not stripped head yet, so won’t know if valves are 100% till then and won’t know if I need shims till head is on so hold them for now but good to know price and availability.
Used…[Read more]
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Karl posted a new activity comment 3 years, 3 months ago
Thanks rob, have seen the used ones before hadn’t seen the new ones, I think i will stick with the originals, after a very gentle clean they look a lot better. Thanks again
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Karl replied to the topic Hi from Karl in the forum New Member Introductions 3 years, 3 months ago
dry build just about finished before I pulled the engine out. Forks were first job, they are 10 inch over triumph t140 I couldn’t find replacements anywhere but found a place in Liverpool that stripped and re hard chromed them then ground to size plus straightened them, probably better than new now. I saw valves on z powers website I think, not…[Read more]
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Karl replied to the topic Hi from Karl in the forum New Member Introductions 3 years, 3 months ago
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Karl replied to the topic Hi from Karl in the forum New Member Introductions 3 years, 3 months ago
KK
Engine now stripped and cases cleaned out nothing else wrong found, lumpy bits in sump mainly silicate and gasket, very little metal. I have since spoken to fella who repairs blown up speedway engines, he thinks shells may have life left in them, suggested gentle polish with fine scotchbright and thin oil. Parts I will need, full gasket set,…[Read more]
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Karl replied to the topic Hi from Karl in the forum New Member Introductions 3 years, 3 months ago
I have now stripped engine down to the crank. I will attempt to attach a few pictures. I think the cam chain is worn out and that and the buthchers handiwork brought the bike to a halt. Engine sump was full of sludge, guessing condensation/oil mix but nothing appears broken apart from one cracked oil scraper ring. I have a question about the…[Read more]
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