tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89919964875178671912024-03-10T15:19:34.496-04:00New England ZenPhotography, machines, motorcycles, automotive, environment, current history, a vibe of New England in the mechanical worldRhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-22738620021216414862024-03-06T12:07:00.000-05:002024-03-06T12:09:32.568-05:00Godspeed Bob<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW93SHELEWWUGKUyYNrBcDDuaVWzNXTNqWbr3eZrA9QI40ReV-CkQjsuwMPWsBR-1ut6HJUscmE5F3I_TytB8XcbxnWoQEZWXm2OtuIdAAqsl7zkvnZNFV9TWxRD8fwK7jDGLYT0BlmyRUBuBy57rn7sbiZNFymjFWZBfXhV_fx0gyQdnCkrsn_OLHp5w/s1088/_JDS1141.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1088" height="637" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW93SHELEWWUGKUyYNrBcDDuaVWzNXTNqWbr3eZrA9QI40ReV-CkQjsuwMPWsBR-1ut6HJUscmE5F3I_TytB8XcbxnWoQEZWXm2OtuIdAAqsl7zkvnZNFV9TWxRD8fwK7jDGLYT0BlmyRUBuBy57rn7sbiZNFymjFWZBfXhV_fx0gyQdnCkrsn_OLHp5w/w640-h637/_JDS1141.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href=" https://edgilkisonvelocette.blogspot.com/2024/03/bob-strode-and-his-track-bike-he-built.html" target="_blank"> https://edgilkisonvelocette.blogspot.com/2024/03/bob-strode-and-his-track-bike-he-built.html</a><p></p><p><a href="https://edgilkisonvelocette.blogspot.com/2024/03/velocetteer-bob-strode-has-passed-away.html" target="_blank">https://edgilkisonvelocette.blogspot.com/2024/03/velocetteer-bob-strode-has-passed-away.html</a></p>Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-22074177734969065682024-03-01T11:00:00.004-05:002024-03-01T11:00:53.452-05:00Cranberry Flywheelers Ice Breaker 2024<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Took a drive last Sunday morning to the Cranberry Flywheelers Ice Breaker in Hanson MA. It's always quite peaceful going to Plymouth county in the morning and it brings back good memories for me as I would ride out to visit my good friend Floyd Garrett, who has since passed. A bit too cool to ride the old bike so I took the car. The lot at Ferry's was quite busy for a Sunday in fact it was almost too full! After parking at the end of the lot I walked down to the front and was greeted not by one but two Rovers this year! Not much in the way of hit and miss engines on display but there was still things to catch your interest. Most of the morning I was busy checking out Tom's working models while the Flywheeler's had their meeting. After the meeting was over I took a quick spin up the street and checked out Jack's collection of oddities. 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text-align: left;">I had noticed that Ed G. had put a few pictures of his Singer industrial sewing machine up on the blog. feeling inspired I thought to put a few pictures of the machines here in my shop for those that might find it interesting. Though currently these machines are somewhat buried under motorcycle bits until the winter digout.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYiMGK9jvftUnaaf5NUUPAdVNInWYm1qJIh3LdHz9rqgx98mYBE_6gbWIAMfmCrD4xd94-vzYr88ynhKE4YA1gvDQOBqG1eb8lFBvTk1PHYinQNyIa8A-aO5iL4LacZ5BnGL7_kqGJ9hVeHrz5qD7W_k0v6w1p00ptbX4vZEGNoDGg-ZkH6R2zvd0KoV4/s2592/PXL_20231105_000250862.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYiMGK9jvftUnaaf5NUUPAdVNInWYm1qJIh3LdHz9rqgx98mYBE_6gbWIAMfmCrD4xd94-vzYr88ynhKE4YA1gvDQOBqG1eb8lFBvTk1PHYinQNyIa8A-aO5iL4LacZ5BnGL7_kqGJ9hVeHrz5qD7W_k0v6w1p00ptbX4vZEGNoDGg-ZkH6R2zvd0KoV4/s320/PXL_20231105_000250862.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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We've been doing a bit of aerial photography these past few months when not working behind a video camera setup. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnlU670GBh1YmMgGLlJD1XLZIWUdGfGYmZcrq4z5y3DY58-zKtDsfsSTRMwe4V7E97jFN-6j4mUMyun61OQBqHxS43XYPAFJVyHD7Yqsprx4R7bu8XbSv3kF0ktVy2SKVuEITUW31jvl5lM9hyjl0H_hHSrPnDGdT5uihz330k03X15j6a8Bhwl5UKV6g/s4000/dji_fly_20230531_155838_103_1685563150003_photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnlU670GBh1YmMgGLlJD1XLZIWUdGfGYmZcrq4z5y3DY58-zKtDsfsSTRMwe4V7E97jFN-6j4mUMyun61OQBqHxS43XYPAFJVyHD7Yqsprx4R7bu8XbSv3kF0ktVy2SKVuEITUW31jvl5lM9hyjl0H_hHSrPnDGdT5uihz330k03X15j6a8Bhwl5UKV6g/s320/dji_fly_20230531_155838_103_1685563150003_photo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCXH1C6vdPUhXdN1bp50lLTywnBYKUV2Nprp1r5g_y4Ow5W7dTgENuFafefv7079bZm7E0VhirWUChwxAWpmrgjOmBdF9A0Wqfa51vXstyE4CV80pFI1akLr2AIWCXV9vDXlox0VcPqwkiG91AiB--9TmDFZbSv_L-rm0tLdNt4Ys0rdUhr2VIOuz_Hbo/s4000/dji_fly_20230528_113142_86_1685287921090_photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCXH1C6vdPUhXdN1bp50lLTywnBYKUV2Nprp1r5g_y4Ow5W7dTgENuFafefv7079bZm7E0VhirWUChwxAWpmrgjOmBdF9A0Wqfa51vXstyE4CV80pFI1akLr2AIWCXV9vDXlox0VcPqwkiG91AiB--9TmDFZbSv_L-rm0tLdNt4Ys0rdUhr2VIOuz_Hbo/s320/dji_fly_20230528_113142_86_1685287921090_photo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAaqM_uXHetscFXMM5umQy20UgvRIDMnZdUV6ThfE0-po-EzPXCZJcGm8hkJjAispt6XL911E9xIAmPwUr3zN08bUeQJo3I5zB0GFNRE3tEDEZVlmvDN80SoBSYXaB2qDteKJ8Et7W4zfBUgl7VEejubE71NGxgYYlvZb0-ujTV6LSfb3vSNtyKLx35CA/s4000/dji_fly_20230528_113128_85_1685287902910_photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAaqM_uXHetscFXMM5umQy20UgvRIDMnZdUV6ThfE0-po-EzPXCZJcGm8hkJjAispt6XL911E9xIAmPwUr3zN08bUeQJo3I5zB0GFNRE3tEDEZVlmvDN80SoBSYXaB2qDteKJ8Et7W4zfBUgl7VEejubE71NGxgYYlvZb0-ujTV6LSfb3vSNtyKLx35CA/s320/dji_fly_20230528_113128_85_1685287902910_photo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-38597115575709610892023-03-12T14:52:00.004-04:002023-03-12T14:52:31.937-04:001970 Velocette Thruxton recommissioning<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3MPA4NbVCtrxMQSqG3fGcPmkyp9h4_MQGAMOjavNt0I3iEBEjwv1VlufqA40nAYaA2v5YOkKV-VXOSvbxZVf-WRGaQKNd-60OTCiMH-nx_7jWxl9w4d6Ng3OtHGYuTIG7IYjXjf97gUCh3APtrGeImvxcwPjFMAUze3bQ2RRJhueBspmwZ9tpF-cn/s2592/PXL_20230217_002041732.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3MPA4NbVCtrxMQSqG3fGcPmkyp9h4_MQGAMOjavNt0I3iEBEjwv1VlufqA40nAYaA2v5YOkKV-VXOSvbxZVf-WRGaQKNd-60OTCiMH-nx_7jWxl9w4d6Ng3OtHGYuTIG7IYjXjf97gUCh3APtrGeImvxcwPjFMAUze3bQ2RRJhueBspmwZ9tpF-cn/w300-h400/PXL_20230217_002041732.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>This week saw me back into the shop after a small hiatus. The thought of finishing up the fork leg both inspired me but also put me on reservation. It's been a few years since tackling a Velo front end. There are some peculiar points to keep in mind. <div><br /></div><div>The last job was re-soldering the fork leg. Next was to repaint. My approach may not be what you would consider to be usual. Most people would either take the parts to a paint shop or pull out the aerosol cans and give it a whack. The cost and time for a paint shop is out of the picture for me and with it still being below the 50's in Fahrenheit, aerosols are also out of the picture. I've done the oil tank and forks on the scrambler with brush with good results, so it should be ok here too. The idea is to keep within an older approach to repairs; easy, simple methods that are reproduceable. Everyone has a brush.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsQyWUs89Mnkz1r_FJDk_ezqOsoBDwoQ4EMezt-FkWspG48Ov8vdjSvhDwVB7_f07b6S5-rxnr961r9_1H1b1msCPHZVcpZl13ImQpqcEOmoNalozbD0BYJ1E3gOW5dI0UcWnF8cRnXOrmngAPYELcjQ9LZxLzjC384CCgn-xms7Jaznic_NQElaZR/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230219_125937777.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsQyWUs89Mnkz1r_FJDk_ezqOsoBDwoQ4EMezt-FkWspG48Ov8vdjSvhDwVB7_f07b6S5-rxnr961r9_1H1b1msCPHZVcpZl13ImQpqcEOmoNalozbD0BYJ1E3gOW5dI0UcWnF8cRnXOrmngAPYELcjQ9LZxLzjC384CCgn-xms7Jaznic_NQElaZR/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230219_125937777.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD53eTv2-u3V9WXheT78nNmIya29UKwtgpBMYKwDUyEHx9Mrni5lzzWUapyDUvz9gSiSHzghBInDISakVINpGnQf9LEbEYpmj8-gx6-XuJDT1BlmTzxoYHjmE3radZtwOxt4HAHhGnJ97_ENHhwaO39q8MU0FJUzu0EAJYobJp3npXQ6F-70tsgy8w/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230219_131129023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD53eTv2-u3V9WXheT78nNmIya29UKwtgpBMYKwDUyEHx9Mrni5lzzWUapyDUvz9gSiSHzghBInDISakVINpGnQf9LEbEYpmj8-gx6-XuJDT1BlmTzxoYHjmE3radZtwOxt4HAHhGnJ97_ENHhwaO39q8MU0FJUzu0EAJYobJp3npXQ6F-70tsgy8w/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230219_131129023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The first set was to get the primer coat on. I did two coats with light sanding in between each. The sanding is a regular theme in brush painting parts.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhZNj07rmqH9P37t7nsx2Q54bCvU1B4IzpuqE8Y8j4N7kfgfY92rz4ykJj5qDaYzShuJVtqF-LWkMCOOidmpO8JZ_8kovWS8QdTg9wgSeY_Dv9yWSgNzydTZLUOSVxq1QimjK40t0EPfO5ni4lpCNRTmf9dHmvwvrZvb4hbS6ZQNlre3kkes1rh60r/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230221_153957112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhZNj07rmqH9P37t7nsx2Q54bCvU1B4IzpuqE8Y8j4N7kfgfY92rz4ykJj5qDaYzShuJVtqF-LWkMCOOidmpO8JZ_8kovWS8QdTg9wgSeY_Dv9yWSgNzydTZLUOSVxq1QimjK40t0EPfO5ni4lpCNRTmf9dHmvwvrZvb4hbS6ZQNlre3kkes1rh60r/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230221_153957112.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcI-UMmunlkPe21IAd02aiiW-HMBCfxcIQsFz5gyGiqzbDmM8N8JjhlXRtzddGnFjB9dfGdRDa674taUqT1jtXnWwv-pqoN6Y1uXatFCoQiPGN7aO54C5POeXf8s-YIoptQBC6gYskoEJ-E6vHHFYITieaDpdT06cnFGrHy9jWvrSr1REymkX0EO1s/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230222_223842992.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcI-UMmunlkPe21IAd02aiiW-HMBCfxcIQsFz5gyGiqzbDmM8N8JjhlXRtzddGnFjB9dfGdRDa674taUqT1jtXnWwv-pqoN6Y1uXatFCoQiPGN7aO54C5POeXf8s-YIoptQBC6gYskoEJ-E6vHHFYITieaDpdT06cnFGrHy9jWvrSr1REymkX0EO1s/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230222_223842992.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">The final color was done in four thin coats, each coat is wet sanded to remove dust and level out the overall finish. I'm not looking for perfect, just a respectable finish that blends in with the original finish.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVHqg0wa2AOrgnhgdKOGs-vQRzQuM_AYmzGrjBB0Zl7N3NhyvtG3qLWvTKFHoM8mihewKsyOwCPSumgi-uDgChYH3mnk4rd59yqCuaAPfOK0MGB9z3vggDZaz9xzMlUz1ooB0_B8cPpBg48Klviv7Bouv6HiDTWZ1j84w_vLW41GmuwODkiHS5otA/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230227_143519424.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVHqg0wa2AOrgnhgdKOGs-vQRzQuM_AYmzGrjBB0Zl7N3NhyvtG3qLWvTKFHoM8mihewKsyOwCPSumgi-uDgChYH3mnk4rd59yqCuaAPfOK0MGB9z3vggDZaz9xzMlUz1ooB0_B8cPpBg48Klviv7Bouv6HiDTWZ1j84w_vLW41GmuwODkiHS5otA/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230227_143519424.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWUIV7_15r9y8ug7FdjR9Qe7CknL6N1kz0f5KyreuouWL5lD3sQyhsKhoWyi_rEdpnCj2Mas6TwLdVsmaDaqyZ3cV7BElyIkpnVt8S5WFGdHTglaU5WAEmXRMPTO0OBduXgttfxE2zzPT5661KGek1luQQQdYAypdpmKwinmfb60dc3fZoeC3ono0J/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230227_143505411.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWUIV7_15r9y8ug7FdjR9Qe7CknL6N1kz0f5KyreuouWL5lD3sQyhsKhoWyi_rEdpnCj2Mas6TwLdVsmaDaqyZ3cV7BElyIkpnVt8S5WFGdHTglaU5WAEmXRMPTO0OBduXgttfxE2zzPT5661KGek1luQQQdYAypdpmKwinmfb60dc3fZoeC3ono0J/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230227_143505411.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A few pictures of the final finish after wet sanding, buffing and waxing. The picture below is a final comparison of the original Thruxton leg on the lower right and the repaired and painted leg on the upper left.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWdHPJg9IZovJagu9AOdH7Wt5pJMWjzasmcJRHFk5OGgW2u7pOsh2nvqS8QAeX7Y4IUbklq47EYU2fOVWFWUZ8AthejKmu82_p1aWzcrYbFfLJ4QlAiv8C17tEQsGojfLtIAvQ3kds78AAs14Rv29owCIPJtAVBruxhwcMiD8TM2EKfSwwaDMx_CP/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230227_144052087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWdHPJg9IZovJagu9AOdH7Wt5pJMWjzasmcJRHFk5OGgW2u7pOsh2nvqS8QAeX7Y4IUbklq47EYU2fOVWFWUZ8AthejKmu82_p1aWzcrYbFfLJ4QlAiv8C17tEQsGojfLtIAvQ3kds78AAs14Rv29owCIPJtAVBruxhwcMiD8TM2EKfSwwaDMx_CP/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230227_144052087.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Once the leg was painted and had a few more days to 'cure', the assembly began by removing the fork tube from the triple clamp, stripping off the spring and spring holder. I also needed to remove both upper and lower bushings so as to replace the fork seal. Fork seals are the same as BSA C15 seals for note. I could slide the fork seal and upper bushing down from the top of the fork tube making it easier to use the home made driver. It's possible that some fork tubes will not allow you to do this, in which you would need to in stall the spring holder, spring, fork seal and then the upper bush plus use a two piece driver tool to install your upper bush into the leg followed by the seal. It's a good idea to draw out and give your self a good looking at before you install. Another item to install is the damper assembly into the bottom of the fork leg. It could be done later, but as you can see in the picture; it's the easiest way to make sure of it being centered. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhIIizDlb1m7jSiNSzrLOu5KMjjedGdMytYsY5CPiukBFwEfcWdueCGPvobdKm7CBLwDO4vuc6kiwmyREGan8pflaP0rcPhze_51syQAYcKzA7LlSQMQjF8ILOxI5yW0F4J1oUv35OFl_Il-EKf1KzeJQ-uTjjuCClDsMQbJZnVjHE4aqQu0QkMYCn/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230311_200427665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhIIizDlb1m7jSiNSzrLOu5KMjjedGdMytYsY5CPiukBFwEfcWdueCGPvobdKm7CBLwDO4vuc6kiwmyREGan8pflaP0rcPhze_51syQAYcKzA7LlSQMQjF8ILOxI5yW0F4J1oUv35OFl_Il-EKf1KzeJQ-uTjjuCClDsMQbJZnVjHE4aqQu0QkMYCn/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230311_200427665.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUbAd_mytylqiNl8rcjVA10Hb78o0a8g6abKPEuYGR5gG8xsCn0rNnlbKdiCr-hwb6mq_KRpyKFyUhPGzgm9ScnQPqOeqxs8FXWUYXUvXvL3xHrVwCvItYg_vhK7aK1VleUZmEei_kJOHBqpoN7qLt4778pCYr-qcT5gGt2MZVFCYHRIHKagDrUi0f/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230311_201742013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUbAd_mytylqiNl8rcjVA10Hb78o0a8g6abKPEuYGR5gG8xsCn0rNnlbKdiCr-hwb6mq_KRpyKFyUhPGzgm9ScnQPqOeqxs8FXWUYXUvXvL3xHrVwCvItYg_vhK7aK1VleUZmEei_kJOHBqpoN7qLt4778pCYr-qcT5gGt2MZVFCYHRIHKagDrUi0f/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230311_201742013.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-26HVrAr9OASrPSSK-TIF6b5xzYnjoJT-UcmNwLuxjr9JE_QYi5ODr2sgc3Be7LDSRdLrFcDUqyn0XWDqWJfgMzGzr0kw1zGdNOuC0ilpKrfHE-OlNEfQbezAGj5UtcR76YHOveZrxpjfRuf_VWwX2BsKtnKGD5BmBGMq-71x5hALKHltoF73DCM/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230311_203107956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-26HVrAr9OASrPSSK-TIF6b5xzYnjoJT-UcmNwLuxjr9JE_QYi5ODr2sgc3Be7LDSRdLrFcDUqyn0XWDqWJfgMzGzr0kw1zGdNOuC0ilpKrfHE-OlNEfQbezAGj5UtcR76YHOveZrxpjfRuf_VWwX2BsKtnKGD5BmBGMq-71x5hALKHltoF73DCM/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230311_203107956.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXnZyWj3xSMTQrsQ-mUPF9OiiuCXlgQ-b1tdrY1DTKDqEUJkuZoq3oylTZ6f_bbyhiKG4a7lz3salrBpmVikWg5paIwxidBDsZ5785DFoR26UPAI-lVMrzMzsiC8WjjBE34eiv9aQZiSnsa4-aIJXVoiy47s2BkzyuwOyIN3B24Py4dVVHGUGDmasO/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230311_202051227.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXnZyWj3xSMTQrsQ-mUPF9OiiuCXlgQ-b1tdrY1DTKDqEUJkuZoq3oylTZ6f_bbyhiKG4a7lz3salrBpmVikWg5paIwxidBDsZ5785DFoR26UPAI-lVMrzMzsiC8WjjBE34eiv9aQZiSnsa4-aIJXVoiy47s2BkzyuwOyIN3B24Py4dVVHGUGDmasO/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230311_202051227.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjMzRPh7eTgdcRp1dQJqX8YQNP771cPttt0lB75i6SGLaXc2Wc059kZwl7b6V-5O2um5E6CvEUsBBDqDi60_QhEHwEc2b6P9TGq7tgdBhieAOFjldFx1ESXDc594GPpTc1ILfbDTJ7tChRjG4Pz99iXq2HmQl900m2H3sXkrTDO5gXouK9-xxAH-X/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230311_203926840.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjMzRPh7eTgdcRp1dQJqX8YQNP771cPttt0lB75i6SGLaXc2Wc059kZwl7b6V-5O2um5E6CvEUsBBDqDi60_QhEHwEc2b6P9TGq7tgdBhieAOFjldFx1ESXDc594GPpTc1ILfbDTJ7tChRjG4Pz99iXq2HmQl900m2H3sXkrTDO5gXouK9-xxAH-X/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230311_203926840.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once the fork assembly is ready, it's time to begin the fitting into the triple clamp setup. The spacer/spring holder might be a very tight fit into the lower triple clamp. With a wedge expanding the pinch opening I used a brake hone to clean up the surface and make it slightly wider. On the spring holder Ed G. suggested to use a file and lightly reduce it's diameter. Since it wasn't too far off I used the interference marks as an indicator as to where to file.</div></blockquote><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4U6E168dmWhLH9_NxKcMDM6KQRFWt_WmGqBcqx6QH7Cb7eyJ1boVNjvqxjqwo8QOrO3pP0Aly1PoFPp7W6SMcZtLAuY7p-Qzq6xXAB20V2jDbN5F43si72wHUnxoTPZ1PMcF-WC5ntJrW2obwVqLlkRc2SbGaedc-zucBPqIgf2T-s6eH0G_edJFB/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230311_230046836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4U6E168dmWhLH9_NxKcMDM6KQRFWt_WmGqBcqx6QH7Cb7eyJ1boVNjvqxjqwo8QOrO3pP0Aly1PoFPp7W6SMcZtLAuY7p-Qzq6xXAB20V2jDbN5F43si72wHUnxoTPZ1PMcF-WC5ntJrW2obwVqLlkRc2SbGaedc-zucBPqIgf2T-s6eH0G_edJFB/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230311_230046836.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-27606180997525781422023-02-13T22:01:00.006-05:002023-02-15T13:45:19.831-05:001970 Velocette Thruxton recommissioning<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxudXTvSRrU3uAnj1tGSMUx6dnUJuVXEvn2dIWl-WrW3FyOJE4Ax4fNotgJe-hYPoDMG0WbjTXsw0VexTcMSy3RxYC5_b6o9Z3Rgm33D9MbO5Z1F7JFidSWCeJlujZGHqygEsmv9Y_UoeI0rRfJwAbysi_2Wbp6YDpOc5YbFqnl6rYjKlbYGlO20e/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20thruxton%20PXL_20230213_235247603.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxudXTvSRrU3uAnj1tGSMUx6dnUJuVXEvn2dIWl-WrW3FyOJE4Ax4fNotgJe-hYPoDMG0WbjTXsw0VexTcMSy3RxYC5_b6o9Z3Rgm33D9MbO5Z1F7JFidSWCeJlujZGHqygEsmv9Y_UoeI0rRfJwAbysi_2Wbp6YDpOc5YbFqnl6rYjKlbYGlO20e/w300-h400/1970%20Velocette%20thruxton%20PXL_20230213_235247603.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> So after feeling energized from a short but successful jaunt around town on the old beemer, I thought that it might be best to get back into the Thruxton project. It's been over two week since I've done anything to it. There was the matter of finding flux and proper soft solder and the time to get to it. Most of the past few weeks was spent studying for a unmanned aircraft certificate, which I did get.<p></p><p>Ray said he would be down at the shop after his Worcester trip. So I packed up all the bits, solder, flux and gloves to head to toy shop east. Ray was in the back with a couple of old timers. The torch was ready by the bench vise, I just set right to it. First step was to give it a quick rub with emery cloth both the outside of the tube and inside of the casting. Next step was to use a brush to apply the flux before an initial tinning of the components. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii4q38SwVlhyWosAXBRpJtO4U8rNW53G6zfeXK7ceJ0HR_8VnZdih3_ZmiPTol86-wsFHJgrlV8hac5K_yoiH8kUnHBQbQ9f_hZ0waDM3aGqtuA7rpNQfg-ACxfYiJmoNJ7cfdz_Yxo6Zr4RHaXtL-pnEel4auiiZ5p76U4Gq0nA5aSJ1Q5-CmTU-k/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20thruxton%20PXL_20230213_215217792.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii4q38SwVlhyWosAXBRpJtO4U8rNW53G6zfeXK7ceJ0HR_8VnZdih3_ZmiPTol86-wsFHJgrlV8hac5K_yoiH8kUnHBQbQ9f_hZ0waDM3aGqtuA7rpNQfg-ACxfYiJmoNJ7cfdz_Yxo6Zr4RHaXtL-pnEel4auiiZ5p76U4Gq0nA5aSJ1Q5-CmTU-k/s320/1970%20Velocette%20thruxton%20PXL_20230213_215217792.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdlj9v1KjmiGdmnvNkVDSvbM-5Uackdti96SATwAWfBj0IGmv8wGMu_Mcfs4En0LOsvOmfEtcCK6QD8DVm3rxrbExpiSk5uezuFL4n_mXENsTrVzOrFG2LOFLKu_XcWydWrVVOnL5DwlrznGA4AofPHzBqBJXBkfOtX_Kos1q6TJSa3hS1UFqy_TPK/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20thruxton%20PXL_20230213_215539522.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdlj9v1KjmiGdmnvNkVDSvbM-5Uackdti96SATwAWfBj0IGmv8wGMu_Mcfs4En0LOsvOmfEtcCK6QD8DVm3rxrbExpiSk5uezuFL4n_mXENsTrVzOrFG2LOFLKu_XcWydWrVVOnL5DwlrznGA4AofPHzBqBJXBkfOtX_Kos1q6TJSa3hS1UFqy_TPK/s320/1970%20Velocette%20thruxton%20PXL_20230213_215539522.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>After this point a put the casting in the vice, axle stub section and did the tinning to the inside of the casting. Tinning the inside to the casting was a tad challenging. From that point I realigned the casting vertical and added more heat while sliding the tube back in. The questionable part was knowing when there was enough solder in the joint. I would keep adding until it looked to have a good bead and the stop. But it was cooling slower, allowing the solder to continue to flow back out the bottom. So I heat a bit more, add more solder and so on. After a bit It seemed that the trick is to feather your heat and solder towards the end of the job. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcp0zMjya4gMEQdBpQwjgFgoIr_fnKSrd2gXE68F5udBSw3jC4ueWrxvVPDAkWiS9xTSjYCEhfiYwhfGnFJVXzeAzCRXx9eh_-rsXESBc-UkvF4bk04SaXWhybkaQ0qzR-gOh_c0ehkQPC_sZEkw9JX1iJdZjPfVN5lF9AGMXAXDG6xeuma3anWY81/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20thruxton%20PXL_20230213_220111064.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcp0zMjya4gMEQdBpQwjgFgoIr_fnKSrd2gXE68F5udBSw3jC4ueWrxvVPDAkWiS9xTSjYCEhfiYwhfGnFJVXzeAzCRXx9eh_-rsXESBc-UkvF4bk04SaXWhybkaQ0qzR-gOh_c0ehkQPC_sZEkw9JX1iJdZjPfVN5lF9AGMXAXDG6xeuma3anWY81/s320/1970%20Velocette%20thruxton%20PXL_20230213_220111064.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkzx4q0-hmhWU2vTFxhp0qRl1RLisEHy33QYEin1t83Ke_ywFD9m5ptsVcxDVFMAHiCP1uXuJLpB0uEEYC1_PFbV6XJJ-G4C1ErQ3XmhkJW_a90EllUcuqS19KclA6ne-sG0z1NiidwVeyz3E3kOMzRQPfEeTjXxM8QnMN7BQT7tf1QTw4VxzwLzgO/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20thruxton%20PXL_20230213_220108283.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkzx4q0-hmhWU2vTFxhp0qRl1RLisEHy33QYEin1t83Ke_ywFD9m5ptsVcxDVFMAHiCP1uXuJLpB0uEEYC1_PFbV6XJJ-G4C1ErQ3XmhkJW_a90EllUcuqS19KclA6ne-sG0z1NiidwVeyz3E3kOMzRQPfEeTjXxM8QnMN7BQT7tf1QTw4VxzwLzgO/s320/1970%20Velocette%20thruxton%20PXL_20230213_220108283.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I gave Ed G. at toy shop West a quick call just to confirm my thoughts, it was an affirmative. After it had cooled I packed it up to head back home shop where it would be finished up. A small, last little chore before paint will be to clean up the seat bottom inside of the casting. I've removed all of the extra bits of solder that seeped into the bottom of the casting and re-tapped the drain plug hole 1/4 -28. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjEoMQGR-uwnbDFvRoCQmAdiKJHbPKLcgK0Cav9k72D82QWycupWGCC2MVXWHD6ploMjceSWC0lL7HduqDU0L1ccoLKDYbDORTVccKBhwaS4x_WOe0NDkNNzSZCsF1U1NOLEuhrr8gWs8AcYuGeDbuHPl7Pe4TRs4uYkn-7DI4Ow9rkaUvYdPoOXjY/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20thruxton%20PXL_20230213_235230436.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjEoMQGR-uwnbDFvRoCQmAdiKJHbPKLcgK0Cav9k72D82QWycupWGCC2MVXWHD6ploMjceSWC0lL7HduqDU0L1ccoLKDYbDORTVccKBhwaS4x_WOe0NDkNNzSZCsF1U1NOLEuhrr8gWs8AcYuGeDbuHPl7Pe4TRs4uYkn-7DI4Ow9rkaUvYdPoOXjY/s320/1970%20Velocette%20thruxton%20PXL_20230213_235230436.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuRwsHeooiuULOa_9ChczEp6VXBdmV2keKAuGPJzjccL27U8FkGSbKWM0dlpHPJftf4uByV2ZHVnUpgCLBV1MtdHcgJ_LMp1d57gg_uAujQoMClghtlUIbN5PInUyelxZaK4FlG-E_6th7nfsypfd5tIZc_NmygeG0u5x9oYDj86pkyKjl0Kyun0Zg/s2592/PXL_20230213_150106701.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuRwsHeooiuULOa_9ChczEp6VXBdmV2keKAuGPJzjccL27U8FkGSbKWM0dlpHPJftf4uByV2ZHVnUpgCLBV1MtdHcgJ_LMp1d57gg_uAujQoMClghtlUIbN5PInUyelxZaK4FlG-E_6th7nfsypfd5tIZc_NmygeG0u5x9oYDj86pkyKjl0Kyun0Zg/w480-h640/PXL_20230213_150106701.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> The weather seemed good enough to take the old 90 for a run today. It's been awhile since I ridden it or much of anything this year. Even though there was decent weather on new years, my motivation wasn't. But I figured that with this somewhat cool New England mild winter, that it would be best to get out for a spell, maybe even get some errands done in the process.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0XjLLaOvtg5gtvj4CaTEhtzWCQq_ktO2mIGnrJOZg1y_wKnR2v9Nt5wQBtsnSBUUA6e_0ZEcuwQiLvxz_MJt-RHy10kr-aRjLsAnKZimoWEdhdW4mAw941FasZqfmJcc2dYp3vIG66Xv1K7ehCESqQvZ7CcoUL_XVQ8gLui6TQOVizfeTUDWyUXBe/s2592/PXL_20230213_142832235.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0XjLLaOvtg5gtvj4CaTEhtzWCQq_ktO2mIGnrJOZg1y_wKnR2v9Nt5wQBtsnSBUUA6e_0ZEcuwQiLvxz_MJt-RHy10kr-aRjLsAnKZimoWEdhdW4mAw941FasZqfmJcc2dYp3vIG66Xv1K7ehCESqQvZ7CcoUL_XVQ8gLui6TQOVizfeTUDWyUXBe/s320/PXL_20230213_142832235.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFrcL8CKd0UsGo5cncM7k8T9HyZQcLvc0Yl4XaoyDPcc1P5B41WHWtBkMtoMGkpxMKlZMbXjj2IBhu8V2NO52ZBqC0StJx9u1nTU5L6Geie0oNRNu6quZPvqDXoUWzSt_U1lrsPUXhMhBGDq9NOgnsRpwj8-ca4y-ESs-gCy4uklN1mQxjPL1lCiS/s2592/PXL_20230213_143151217.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFrcL8CKd0UsGo5cncM7k8T9HyZQcLvc0Yl4XaoyDPcc1P5B41WHWtBkMtoMGkpxMKlZMbXjj2IBhu8V2NO52ZBqC0StJx9u1nTU5L6Geie0oNRNu6quZPvqDXoUWzSt_U1lrsPUXhMhBGDq9NOgnsRpwj8-ca4y-ESs-gCy4uklN1mQxjPL1lCiS/s320/PXL_20230213_143151217.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNUYftE_28PphLACmfX-FH9LapwT7x1OdU2vEWpxb3gkzVE9VnTPrzQghTFs_fN1UtkwCBiu5Pp49pCWYAsb9NBnNyYfYcIxiSrDahlAe6fdJ2C2oLwSU68jEq1TmEyJR0-7GXVtYnFlLZchi3fm-PVrUyZmAXX_AEydBrY2HtcBLA6NI0mLodgyq7/s2592/PXL_20230213_143818852.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNUYftE_28PphLACmfX-FH9LapwT7x1OdU2vEWpxb3gkzVE9VnTPrzQghTFs_fN1UtkwCBiu5Pp49pCWYAsb9NBnNyYfYcIxiSrDahlAe6fdJ2C2oLwSU68jEq1TmEyJR0-7GXVtYnFlLZchi3fm-PVrUyZmAXX_AEydBrY2HtcBLA6NI0mLodgyq7/s320/PXL_20230213_143818852.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>In with the fresh battery that I bought last fall from Kaptain Kaos and off we go. Nice to see that the beemer is still so compliant, fired up without much fuss. After a bit of warm up we were set to ride. A bonus was that I had filled it's tank in preparation of a New Years ride. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuJEibPY_0AOHjHAcDVPtmudK_9csEJtBSw_xNFfNRLhrwAFIyWs7z8IOYf5vBVLcj7tgRFWjUDU5rNCrKM4wiGR0ezbfrAtrolVwz9Nxjw5i-HfoinxvvAbLYZuUJegXJhzy7946UnS_I_mvXyq0NlgNvWV-rN-H9MNIrWJUWEHl8l53M4GVrF6DW/s2592/PXL_20230213_152215037.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuJEibPY_0AOHjHAcDVPtmudK_9csEJtBSw_xNFfNRLhrwAFIyWs7z8IOYf5vBVLcj7tgRFWjUDU5rNCrKM4wiGR0ezbfrAtrolVwz9Nxjw5i-HfoinxvvAbLYZuUJegXJhzy7946UnS_I_mvXyq0NlgNvWV-rN-H9MNIrWJUWEHl8l53M4GVrF6DW/s320/PXL_20230213_152215037.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mx2IVCe1_DwLBc9jZZfM-1O0oMLTrBkj-vNUxaFDrpH1iMNf7NCmajMNQjFZKjjghxMZvDbZ5vBwr-IK8BEmqJ4LK2MFJ6qH1IXK5m7KLrmn7T_g9pGH4Lc0jHBHLJEmcXyDMPu8dlJMM2YhXYAMLqYceVCkUJ-2FhAN6nzayCL79oe-ke0mIyO-/s2592/PXL_20230213_151503836.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mx2IVCe1_DwLBc9jZZfM-1O0oMLTrBkj-vNUxaFDrpH1iMNf7NCmajMNQjFZKjjghxMZvDbZ5vBwr-IK8BEmqJ4LK2MFJ6qH1IXK5m7KLrmn7T_g9pGH4Lc0jHBHLJEmcXyDMPu8dlJMM2YhXYAMLqYceVCkUJ-2FhAN6nzayCL79oe-ke0mIyO-/w480-h640/PXL_20230213_151503836.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>After the few quick errands in and around town, I took a short trip to see how my shoulder would be this season. It's been an issue for quite some time now. Not too many miles before it began to act up but it was great to ride the old beemer! Next year it'll be with me thirty years. Hopefully I'd like to get another 20 in. Ok, thinking of you guys while out there. ( Dunc, Tim, Mike, and Chip) <div>Still so many that aren't out there with us; welp, this was a ride for them too. Miss you guys.<br /><div><br /><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-90041817331815375482023-01-25T16:18:00.001-05:002023-01-25T16:19:39.750-05:001970 Velocette Thruxton recommissioning<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdB32slyawH2l4-MPxD15SUzoOEW0GJp-dBVUh5iQs8odouDXL0rAFIygVC_JyJvT_RzQZIPzMjy3IpREU_3iQY-QI2AL9svUd1CiGFmTVSZNoGKPtN5jGMENoCYV_N6oH6NP1g79qyWpRjlWpi9_tc8PAKF_3ktWvP13LhrzwsU0fH04eHK1hEH1m/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230125_204051033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdB32slyawH2l4-MPxD15SUzoOEW0GJp-dBVUh5iQs8odouDXL0rAFIygVC_JyJvT_RzQZIPzMjy3IpREU_3iQY-QI2AL9svUd1CiGFmTVSZNoGKPtN5jGMENoCYV_N6oH6NP1g79qyWpRjlWpi9_tc8PAKF_3ktWvP13LhrzwsU0fH04eHK1hEH1m/w400-h300/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230125_204051033.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>It's funny how the bike gods work sometimes. When I left the workshop last night I was pondering how to approach the solder joint repair to the fork legs. The little propane bottle was melting the solder but just missing out on the heat and then the question of how to grip the tube... Ok, I'll sleep on it.<p></p><p>After morning coffee, in came the mail and with it the latest Fishtail. Wouldn't ya know- they had a write up on the process of re-soldering fork tubes. Well it seems that yes, I was not using enough heat. That and an added trick of twisting the tube as the solder melted. So I gave Ray B. a call at 'Toy shop East' to see what he might have on hand. The 'Toy shop' as it is, is an old chassis/speed shop with all manners of equipment for causing great mayhem. Ray bought the shop a few years ago. It's the same shop that I would buy sheet steel for my 440 Datsun project in my youth [ <a href="https://newenglandzen.blogspot.com/2010/12/datsun-1200-with-440-or-youthful-folly.html">https://newenglandzen.blogspot.com/2010/12/datsun-1200-with-440-or-youthful-folly.html</a> ] the same shop that built Jungle Jim's Vega back in the day. I find it comforting that I can go to places like this and be at home as it were, just a good feeling of living nostalgia.</p><p>Ray was in, so I was on my way. We talked about it for a few minutes; the process, the technical aspects and all involved. As we talked, tools came out and we gave it a go. Putting the axle lug in the vise and a section of flat stock across the top so as to have it catch on the springs tab retainers, I put Ray's larger propane heater to it. After not too long I gave a slight twist to the flat stock and heard a slight squeak in the joint. With a couple more twisting actions the whole unit loosen up and was able to be pulled clear of the casting! Excellent, we had success in making many from one!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_PUPm6xyO7LRRxFDtxGTxIekIVq8_73m5xjyqzVakXVHUz_jNXi48op_YYzJ8tD7nxCcs-2lApHVfGo0wvIQRinODhEa4G5NPmnjfXclLzX6aj2vaLYCftRrHRYTxeUEWx_42mnKB9mVbqRJE-rUmFlA2spAgDqx9oiduSuK83-KWaynUCJ2qtzD/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230125_172938465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_PUPm6xyO7LRRxFDtxGTxIekIVq8_73m5xjyqzVakXVHUz_jNXi48op_YYzJ8tD7nxCcs-2lApHVfGo0wvIQRinODhEa4G5NPmnjfXclLzX6aj2vaLYCftRrHRYTxeUEWx_42mnKB9mVbqRJE-rUmFlA2spAgDqx9oiduSuK83-KWaynUCJ2qtzD/w300-h400/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230125_172938465.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>So now what? Well, on to finding a few tools, gathering the proper flux and solder, give it all a good cleanup and put it back together. I'm just excited that it came apart as well as it did. <p></p><p><br /></p>Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-28285476921133508052023-01-24T19:27:00.002-05:002023-01-24T19:27:29.558-05:001970 Velocette Thruxton recommissioning<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6u6ENgskvEkpLTCX0i_wLT_30Bj46ZZROg9tLqdSlVZpqlPoCIxQ_JJ-jB32IVBuK_dR7QILswqo2_DLRDABQ7qCXs2dW0b3qHKzMfu6XUfKGjnY8QhGMyFPmnN9OH9cmcfWMSHuSIv_Kma0Y7bqA6UO8F5OAN_ni-7Mq1ifdrkF5GkNYAGZnA2pQ/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_225635491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6u6ENgskvEkpLTCX0i_wLT_30Bj46ZZROg9tLqdSlVZpqlPoCIxQ_JJ-jB32IVBuK_dR7QILswqo2_DLRDABQ7qCXs2dW0b3qHKzMfu6XUfKGjnY8QhGMyFPmnN9OH9cmcfWMSHuSIv_Kma0Y7bqA6UO8F5OAN_ni-7Mq1ifdrkF5GkNYAGZnA2pQ/w300-h400/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_225635491.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>It was a little difficult jumping back into the Thruxton, I hadn't made up my mind what to do about the front tire. Rather than take the front wheel on and off several times, I thought to make it all into one go around. The right side clip on was cracked meaning that either the triple clamp needed to be removed or the fork tube would need to be dropped. The wheel and fender need to be removed if one wants to install the lower fairing section as well. As for a tire, currently the selection out there is somewhat thin. I'd like to stick with an Avon speedmaster MkII or Dunlop K model; I'm not finding much...<p></p><p>But then there was the drip...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5_dTH5w-80PVBYFq878FXn2JSxqGKqx6fAFid0TEnqMluqcVyn_YFdZjtSg8XQIMIxlUNtQKTzySPv7DLMmGkpBeaO7klo8rjZDdcTfZmcJ3nVa_hA33-4dfg_SOFuqgMK0kq311oQfAMar-Zi0MrZlJCnINYjPZVq0j1YlTUu5Zm-xOZdemV9_F/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_193836397.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5_dTH5w-80PVBYFq878FXn2JSxqGKqx6fAFid0TEnqMluqcVyn_YFdZjtSg8XQIMIxlUNtQKTzySPv7DLMmGkpBeaO7klo8rjZDdcTfZmcJ3nVa_hA33-4dfg_SOFuqgMK0kq311oQfAMar-Zi0MrZlJCnINYjPZVq0j1YlTUu5Zm-xOZdemV9_F/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_193836397.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>At first you get hopeful, a spot of oil on the floor could have come from anywhere. Wipe it up and hope for the best. Just keep an eye on things over time. Maybe a loose crush washer, maybe a loose nut on the bottom of the fork leg. There was silicone sealant on the bottom of the fork tube, but I knew better. It was more likely crash damage to the slider. Velocette sliders are made of three parts; the upper bushing/seal and spring holder, the lower casting to hold the axle and a section of tubing between the two. All of these components are soldered together and one of the reasons NOT to powder coat the legs as the ovens used in the powder coating process will melt the solder. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtISsm6m4CgGvH317hY0YSSPXtCsXRJDX4BplIZ_OyzJTlw_mxSJeHOHV9RDbisgui8945OeMe-ZFYG_18uaJu8gb_9chBxebbYgbsk5nElwumZM6DoR_oQKVtsY50dHE9OMcOHj0jYDXjTtkDhSPTstKBZ1CVqZnZxQQWIHDEm3sVQtDqDjP8dYU9/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_194002650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtISsm6m4CgGvH317hY0YSSPXtCsXRJDX4BplIZ_OyzJTlw_mxSJeHOHV9RDbisgui8945OeMe-ZFYG_18uaJu8gb_9chBxebbYgbsk5nElwumZM6DoR_oQKVtsY50dHE9OMcOHj0jYDXjTtkDhSPTstKBZ1CVqZnZxQQWIHDEm3sVQtDqDjP8dYU9/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_194002650.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidAU2PFxYB0lfqEphzsOZPfX8Jivk_g7Nj2kzfCd8h8ks1Mc-WlTlp03NeQG-Rk2t0M6OZbtunum88CerPFgmLPU9_qZCrFdRzv-lcKgxGUorbRHZltthi1i97e2G0KTpfcIHkUB_OgnTsl_qlbRDYLELlB3ONUrPs3MG0UWcyQhYJVoDcVvj9_Yuo/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_200259792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidAU2PFxYB0lfqEphzsOZPfX8Jivk_g7Nj2kzfCd8h8ks1Mc-WlTlp03NeQG-Rk2t0M6OZbtunum88CerPFgmLPU9_qZCrFdRzv-lcKgxGUorbRHZltthi1i97e2G0KTpfcIHkUB_OgnTsl_qlbRDYLELlB3ONUrPs3MG0UWcyQhYJVoDcVvj9_Yuo/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_200259792.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirvTa9x22su2SIO4mde04eg2mo5ySLBqTuoFqRC2f_MP13--zsCURminvou8GjOsqFwvi9MVaL3GE3h3YO7a7cFVNQHW3HYzsfXAxWCB9g3tAPSI67pAvjiaewF-W3NlW-9_DTXuUsHtrzNLa04D_bGrDcK8WwnGxfHxOToL5lbtSSsjgh_Btp0G1V/s1337/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_200259792%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="1337" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirvTa9x22su2SIO4mde04eg2mo5ySLBqTuoFqRC2f_MP13--zsCURminvou8GjOsqFwvi9MVaL3GE3h3YO7a7cFVNQHW3HYzsfXAxWCB9g3tAPSI67pAvjiaewF-W3NlW-9_DTXuUsHtrzNLa04D_bGrDcK8WwnGxfHxOToL5lbtSSsjgh_Btp0G1V/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_200259792%20(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFkAb2ZmTdKdyFbMJQ7Duh7n1Y2IgFWHscCLMmd0eXyHzsPyBKpA-pesGAfutd6ETxEJ7D2_WGjZSbbfhauN8AVaHZcfRMAT3BEArzd4HxPbC8W7QCNdMn8EAci_NpZDoGUXMeXNHP_fscQomw3BhZCeQninPbMuWV1hHdSlV0wNjJkIaHGb7C00mP/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_225728426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFkAb2ZmTdKdyFbMJQ7Duh7n1Y2IgFWHscCLMmd0eXyHzsPyBKpA-pesGAfutd6ETxEJ7D2_WGjZSbbfhauN8AVaHZcfRMAT3BEArzd4HxPbC8W7QCNdMn8EAci_NpZDoGUXMeXNHP_fscQomw3BhZCeQninPbMuWV1hHdSlV0wNjJkIaHGb7C00mP/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_225728426.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is not the first time I've faced a leaking solder joint on the right hand side leg. In fact it seems to be a common location as this is also where all the brake plate is pinned to stop it rotating in operation.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-F_Lxq9z-7L8hbg0aKKhbyUrW517QP7Rji0XgOdPzBttR2QRs8EB5Mjz4lFTQkqmvyuRoblbMPFNDaeWPn61IlLHyKkYIcNWGtUboBX396khhWtjTkVsKCRkzR9j5rGGHIetIhmWEjIJ2yrhxcnBSBr45KOFKaJXjmXBE16-9vAHWg_LFZSzLDFw/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_225905955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-F_Lxq9z-7L8hbg0aKKhbyUrW517QP7Rji0XgOdPzBttR2QRs8EB5Mjz4lFTQkqmvyuRoblbMPFNDaeWPn61IlLHyKkYIcNWGtUboBX396khhWtjTkVsKCRkzR9j5rGGHIetIhmWEjIJ2yrhxcnBSBr45KOFKaJXjmXBE16-9vAHWg_LFZSzLDFw/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_225905955.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChedy2Eh2bM_5SADGELi0WwVohhPtx8tkNC2soC7AxSy72bymeo60zYcIq1B1JZqU6uZwkG0qGoQgtAXtZiedpl_SbG_pL1Ymw01dmTg2ReOPp9kRmDKpA8s7bIf72-wBmmbHKZd5MJXRgqPAe_A1Vc_fBBtp_oSv4oO_T2mU2_lWoX27-Fz2x7rE/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_225805653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChedy2Eh2bM_5SADGELi0WwVohhPtx8tkNC2soC7AxSy72bymeo60zYcIq1B1JZqU6uZwkG0qGoQgtAXtZiedpl_SbG_pL1Ymw01dmTg2ReOPp9kRmDKpA8s7bIf72-wBmmbHKZd5MJXRgqPAe_A1Vc_fBBtp_oSv4oO_T2mU2_lWoX27-Fz2x7rE/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_225805653.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>In reality, I kind of expected this the second time I saw the leak, it's a thing. The repair sounds somewhat straight forward; clean off the paint, de-solder the joint, clean up the parts, tin the tube, reassemble and re-solder. Maybe....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIKqmq-cHJB0_9M2VumLrrc60Wu6RQUXrGjFVh7sh7UycchsyS0GKv7qQRC54gHehZm-ZJEXJmtk2ZEPqL8jVMfXAWznu4uBV-kVjn3KJG4ukdaNpft76RTQV7c1RO3MVvoVN4iTMJx9yZ4adJ5sP_1NJ6jylnwQy4vMfPJqcHMeuHljj0XO-Ly1zN/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_225605461.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIKqmq-cHJB0_9M2VumLrrc60Wu6RQUXrGjFVh7sh7UycchsyS0GKv7qQRC54gHehZm-ZJEXJmtk2ZEPqL8jVMfXAWznu4uBV-kVjn3KJG4ukdaNpft76RTQV7c1RO3MVvoVN4iTMJx9yZ4adJ5sP_1NJ6jylnwQy4vMfPJqcHMeuHljj0XO-Ly1zN/w400-h300/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_225605461.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Having an older right side leg with the same leak meant I could try and see how difficult this could be. First was stripping the paint back, followed with setting the casting up in the vise and heating it with a propane torch for a bit. I was able to get the solder melted but didn't quite have enough heat to completely soften the whole solder joint in the casting. From what I recall, the tube is set quite deep into the casting. So that is that for the time being. We'll approach this later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While on the subject of soldering, I'll also need to make up a new throttle cable. The crash also did a fair bit of damage to the throttle. You can see where the safety wire had done it's job keeping the throttle together.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB2kzLbmmlwRmtsFYVeijNW06jJXsGM98jbJOSvB4mOjqtKDY39kcf3pWqz32j1RUPMj5jV50w5mT_5az1OwZ6VyblK0VATElg5HoXm1JbZCGxkORyyNHPNyR6ir8oGYx89PirY7DV2FsocFQBR2knx-NU6PbLN_eUkfV3Tye7g8dDXO9vi9wYMqcW/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_230039775.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB2kzLbmmlwRmtsFYVeijNW06jJXsGM98jbJOSvB4mOjqtKDY39kcf3pWqz32j1RUPMj5jV50w5mT_5az1OwZ6VyblK0VATElg5HoXm1JbZCGxkORyyNHPNyR6ir8oGYx89PirY7DV2FsocFQBR2knx-NU6PbLN_eUkfV3Tye7g8dDXO9vi9wYMqcW/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_230039775.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HYFq_SAXlsENDvLi3HmebKk3jGld8yS7a4QNPDTOYHCvQMb3ZdGsYH4MhKjRMcpCWSjFmlCxiMdLwxfujFr2bSv29cALh7v5x2XgntRt8e7hn2G-qN5ASnyJ0rj83HwXWAMGx3hXpvo8dE4Hj1H24vlfvHzZ0DpKcxVxxSdQ_tl2b7zZVwplQA4k/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_225948675.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HYFq_SAXlsENDvLi3HmebKk3jGld8yS7a4QNPDTOYHCvQMb3ZdGsYH4MhKjRMcpCWSjFmlCxiMdLwxfujFr2bSv29cALh7v5x2XgntRt8e7hn2G-qN5ASnyJ0rj83HwXWAMGx3hXpvo8dE4Hj1H24vlfvHzZ0DpKcxVxxSdQ_tl2b7zZVwplQA4k/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230124_225948675.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>So, tires, solder, paint, throttle cable, fairing.... on goes the list. Just keep pressing forward we'll get there.</div></div></div><p></p><p><br /></p>Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-5990210291373901402023-01-21T14:35:00.000-05:002023-01-21T14:35:16.199-05:001978 Harley Davidson XLCR <p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbzGhqPFi0a8vbrIAFnjsNSzYvLVypHi3HI0atSJN06SEt2LHe3Zy3Q4RDVjdmry8d5dvo9EQsuNpLgeTgJJeI7HlngnPHCn55YyO1U2MCC6Z7Louuwyn-iYZSmm-wftHUWX86NgvK70lPpxHQUCaIhy5k6F07qbc1qagu3dVWRpLhdFPc3ctJ17NI/s2592/1978%20HD%20XLCR%20%20PXL_20230121_184018028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbzGhqPFi0a8vbrIAFnjsNSzYvLVypHi3HI0atSJN06SEt2LHe3Zy3Q4RDVjdmry8d5dvo9EQsuNpLgeTgJJeI7HlngnPHCn55YyO1U2MCC6Z7Louuwyn-iYZSmm-wftHUWX86NgvK70lPpxHQUCaIhy5k6F07qbc1qagu3dVWRpLhdFPc3ctJ17NI/w400-h300/1978%20HD%20XLCR%20%20PXL_20230121_184018028.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>It's been a busy week with filming projects and other repairs not related to the motorcycles and not much time to get into the shop. There has been a little tire research going on to prepare the Thruxton's next chore, but only just. However, one of the things that I have been looking forward to was David E. dropping by with the re-coated exhaust system for the 1978 XLCR project. About somewhere around mid spring 2022 my good friend Mike P. was kind enough to allow me to be the next caretaker of his CR. I've always found the CR to one of Harley's better styled machines. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMiWNvhMIAvC86DVA2AOqm70YCa29hIsUZdO022djM9cE-o-srU033AhaSOKRAJWUyAg66FXE5tBeqbkA02PLAz3Bc8htSXzhkgXkCENZcyelurrZxObVOuoQKHiac2qBEuUSQtYFKxhxA6lf6ZDOzJ-sG8Wv4vfw-EPjqtTGcAF9B-bPju_SSrNHj/s2592/1978%20HD%20XLCR%20PXL_20220515_163425576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMiWNvhMIAvC86DVA2AOqm70YCa29hIsUZdO022djM9cE-o-srU033AhaSOKRAJWUyAg66FXE5tBeqbkA02PLAz3Bc8htSXzhkgXkCENZcyelurrZxObVOuoQKHiac2qBEuUSQtYFKxhxA6lf6ZDOzJ-sG8Wv4vfw-EPjqtTGcAF9B-bPju_SSrNHj/w400-h300/1978%20HD%20XLCR%20PXL_20220515_163425576.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6CWra-nCWHG6HFuS-pXrzWb9LLiRFVw4EnxuFqePZfcP4v5jhhBxDydIhGvSGYh654T6sWyhFbGR4APxLPFgs_DU1CPmA-1n5sCE5HnMAqPq1HW5Y1MSveM-S1SnYUAtg7SNrmY39PcoECoHTxvNPth2H842qHqZacSwMO2TTHC0knaN8UfyT5QKw/s2592/1978%20HD%20XLCR%20PXL_20220515_163551490.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6CWra-nCWHG6HFuS-pXrzWb9LLiRFVw4EnxuFqePZfcP4v5jhhBxDydIhGvSGYh654T6sWyhFbGR4APxLPFgs_DU1CPmA-1n5sCE5HnMAqPq1HW5Y1MSveM-S1SnYUAtg7SNrmY39PcoECoHTxvNPth2H842qHqZacSwMO2TTHC0knaN8UfyT5QKw/s320/1978%20HD%20XLCR%20PXL_20220515_163551490.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The exhaust will go back on when the weather gets warmer. In the meantime I'll do a bit more research as to either rebuild or replace the carb and gathering parts to overhaul the rear brake system. Other than that, the only other thing needed will be to replace the oil line under the timing cover. Hopefully, it'll be ready to ride for the fall football season! Here's to looking forward!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpscLos3wgnb_1MU6nHyrTttCucEJMBCAFWJhNPbNBbNxru-RHtczN3Pvq5Efio6e7oukScA5ljOo98zBrMskKDZF3qOgccmh36BfoalvsbZlxn2DCq5GHVqpER0hJaYtzkycb8x_1UbD4o0gml2afoqwBUetP1ET5Au8XEvjAkxUefT1O80zSk9e/s4667/1978%20HD%20XLCR%20XLCR%20PETE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3108" data-original-width="4667" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpscLos3wgnb_1MU6nHyrTttCucEJMBCAFWJhNPbNBbNxru-RHtczN3Pvq5Efio6e7oukScA5ljOo98zBrMskKDZF3qOgccmh36BfoalvsbZlxn2DCq5GHVqpER0hJaYtzkycb8x_1UbD4o0gml2afoqwBUetP1ET5Au8XEvjAkxUefT1O80zSk9e/w400-h266/1978%20HD%20XLCR%20XLCR%20PETE.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pete S. aka "Shovelhead Pete" astride the XLCR on a visit to the NEZEN Garages </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div>Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-46979177992677263152023-01-11T22:01:00.000-05:002023-01-11T22:01:01.592-05:001970 Velocette Thruxton recommissioning<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI66c_O0mhQiYn8gGmVYEmAgBOwjVtAFqZK5f7iqL9LhZ1XyuIOB2hDx_qIB_q0DdYL8C4OSFsZVTyKWPrSvL0592rC7vQOXxJlmdt2sipYDPd48cMnYAj3WF_S6zMfjvqXqq-N5hkvuhhjow3-YAVZZSFTiMbcFeznFHl0jnUWwyaW6FBDyWFiKSv/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230111_210929249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI66c_O0mhQiYn8gGmVYEmAgBOwjVtAFqZK5f7iqL9LhZ1XyuIOB2hDx_qIB_q0DdYL8C4OSFsZVTyKWPrSvL0592rC7vQOXxJlmdt2sipYDPd48cMnYAj3WF_S6zMfjvqXqq-N5hkvuhhjow3-YAVZZSFTiMbcFeznFHl0jnUWwyaW6FBDyWFiKSv/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230111_210929249.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Not much work was done to the Velo this week. I'm trying to figure out which task to work on next. Possibly it will be the front end, as the clip on handlebar needs replacement. To do that will mean pulling the front end apart. That would also be a good time to change the front wheel, reinstall the front fender and install the lower fairing. However, I'm not sure that it's finished enough to have the fairing reinstalled. Trying my best to balance tasks to a minimum. But in the interest of the Thruxton's past history, it had been safety wired tied for racing. Here are a bunch of pictures of such as it stands. Most of this wire will need to be changed out and redone. 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjir82LwIE7GinpN0wi_rcjb0hIh0LowjthoHi0ysS9SnCPiOjwboeqoUtaoc6A_WP4HRshtd3tfIvQ4NnvWJiT5zGmTgtVzL5zCAvAuciAgD-VrGmQqqzFhkC4sUXa9TWFcBqKtq76ciqXmJYUGNQ-FbSIqVpnBatToYFdcprmGScQFuMwgL_ikVdk/s2293/AIRHEAD%20TECH_PAL0365cropped.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2293" data-original-width="2183" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjir82LwIE7GinpN0wi_rcjb0hIh0LowjthoHi0ysS9SnCPiOjwboeqoUtaoc6A_WP4HRshtd3tfIvQ4NnvWJiT5zGmTgtVzL5zCAvAuciAgD-VrGmQqqzFhkC4sUXa9TWFcBqKtq76ciqXmJYUGNQ-FbSIqVpnBatToYFdcprmGScQFuMwgL_ikVdk/w381-h400/AIRHEAD%20TECH_PAL0365cropped.jpg" width="381" /></a></div><p></p><p>Last Saturday found me at the one of the BMW Airhead Northeast tech day sessions. Even though I've been involved with BMW motorcycles almost 30 years and know many of the people in the BMW/Airhead scene, this was my first time going to a tech day. </p><p>Subjects talked or demonstrated ranged from; Bing carbs, tire changing, timing chain replacements, ABS bag repairs, /5 ignition key service and repairs, travel tool tips, and radical engine conversions. Over eight hours of camaraderie and socializing; everyone had knowledge to share. A big thanks to Tim Hille, MA Airmarshal and to all those that participated in the event!</p><p>If you are into the BMW airhead models and live in the Northeast I recommend you check out the Airheads club, a great bunch of people to be with!</p><p style="text-align: center;">>>><a href="https://www.airheads.org/"><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><b>BMW AIRHEADS CLUB</b></span></a><<<<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Here are some pictures from the day, enjoy!</p><p><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFd46_u6rHlHVNyqrJuo1NPRQY-KqEdESooyGK8SfCQRiQpRUh9UnxgBxXyz6vPOUl0kmmqY4UxD3cp_hJ-SLj6sRO9inXAtzx6Zf41-04Hj7dl5TkSGSujjt1Cw_JR_EeSQaHQ3bIN243UCSeD849okYHvWfvEpFcgDZwOC1tnh93RXnDWHBOPRZF/s2511/AIRHEAD%20TECH_JDS7993.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1669" data-original-width="2511" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFd46_u6rHlHVNyqrJuo1NPRQY-KqEdESooyGK8SfCQRiQpRUh9UnxgBxXyz6vPOUl0kmmqY4UxD3cp_hJ-SLj6sRO9inXAtzx6Zf41-04Hj7dl5TkSGSujjt1Cw_JR_EeSQaHQ3bIN243UCSeD849okYHvWfvEpFcgDZwOC1tnh93RXnDWHBOPRZF/w400-h266/AIRHEAD%20TECH_JDS7993.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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font-size: 17px;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: 17px;"><br /></span></p>Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-88906138604704654862023-01-05T08:30:00.001-05:002023-01-05T08:30:00.155-05:001970 Velocette Thruxton recommissioning<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizP1OteFwJ0kRF3XW4WCNHM3UmCtLQSQLDyJjXEcz3ypdfEWhwLDLowiDLxDH7AMev7PMSYO-m00_yYKYFLXo-VMSYqg2UXKeaeKOTQcO04jZxJtl_xpX6CtUHzi6XUhSHL_2mwXcVqGL-gPdXn7mKrAB4RmVGP2QYJ6vzf1ipLjccyVAhRhzHjJhh/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230101_231225508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizP1OteFwJ0kRF3XW4WCNHM3UmCtLQSQLDyJjXEcz3ypdfEWhwLDLowiDLxDH7AMev7PMSYO-m00_yYKYFLXo-VMSYqg2UXKeaeKOTQcO04jZxJtl_xpX6CtUHzi6XUhSHL_2mwXcVqGL-gPdXn7mKrAB4RmVGP2QYJ6vzf1ipLjccyVAhRhzHjJhh/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230101_231225508.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The last time in the shop, I confirmed that the carb body was warped and needed some work or replacement. Since a replacement will take some time and money before getting on with it, I'll have a go at making this body work. I've experienced this with early BMWs; 1950 ~ 1969 Bing carbs. They would become over tightened, bent, hammered and all other manners of abuse causing the flanges to become distorted. Usually this would only cause an air leak between the head and the carb. Many of the Bings were no longer available so a little deft file work and light smoothing on a surface plate got them back into service. The Amal suffers a slight complication when it bows the flange, the slide can stick within the bore. The fix for that is to make an mandrel or arbor to fit within the carb to bring back to a round state. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK7TEhmoBopIVLkuwVxO8H6ylk38gUQfd55K5Qp3mz9_3KB55BLTZOW4o3bpYpyomGCHi0sDWRW4V8jhIpYqupxguX9neLSQVUr0Bu1V7W4IUw8xxfzC6O6-57KBzZ2x-96VTE8-qXw_r-firAqWH7WrnjtdHAe96EoXsL5OtKbxp5UqXLwgJAQHZa/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230103_183651032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK7TEhmoBopIVLkuwVxO8H6ylk38gUQfd55K5Qp3mz9_3KB55BLTZOW4o3bpYpyomGCHi0sDWRW4V8jhIpYqupxguX9neLSQVUr0Bu1V7W4IUw8xxfzC6O6-57KBzZ2x-96VTE8-qXw_r-firAqWH7WrnjtdHAe96EoXsL5OtKbxp5UqXLwgJAQHZa/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230103_183651032.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_E3BTm9D86lXbumz-sxQdz-8sNdGmZNSyHOj8r7J1dXhbjd8x3JlxACNdz17EC9MWFd3LtfIPNtYhVZw53Yuae01hZxmQzpDmRiLve5vNcjSoXb37li-1hZELXt7Zuu_UW_URDhPHlfi_CK7g8Olp9J7aDUXXVT1xQ5zKGIaNhLwO9dLjitu_kzb/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230103_185124159.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_E3BTm9D86lXbumz-sxQdz-8sNdGmZNSyHOj8r7J1dXhbjd8x3JlxACNdz17EC9MWFd3LtfIPNtYhVZw53Yuae01hZxmQzpDmRiLve5vNcjSoXb37li-1hZELXt7Zuu_UW_URDhPHlfi_CK7g8Olp9J7aDUXXVT1xQ5zKGIaNhLwO9dLjitu_kzb/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230103_185124159.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Since there was such a heavy bow, I tried to use the press and "push" the ears back closer to a flat. After which I used a hand file to flatten the high spots. The final passes were done with wet or dry paper on a granite plate. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmmnuBmyPR8yQAr_s7V47q6CRhPO7gxSBtsZEmBpB2Yo1Gw29pUwsKIxVFNi3WoT0I245Kicby2HkrMUxJ3CkpO94VxxEJfm1xAUxC9hoUxPy7cTau8jje0MS4Xwf-jfhlRmG2Tsw_1fPG3-pco79BhAbCQiQq0IXUv3zmj581V9OPQFaMQps8BG5-/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230103_202013966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmmnuBmyPR8yQAr_s7V47q6CRhPO7gxSBtsZEmBpB2Yo1Gw29pUwsKIxVFNi3WoT0I245Kicby2HkrMUxJ3CkpO94VxxEJfm1xAUxC9hoUxPy7cTau8jje0MS4Xwf-jfhlRmG2Tsw_1fPG3-pco79BhAbCQiQq0IXUv3zmj581V9OPQFaMQps8BG5-/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230103_202013966.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBGrJqdxQRnc6c8Rl5iEsMZHfLY5bTCH-OFi9R1LOni_sJWl8E81nZxDPCMP5fBo7RSd1PT8sp4QWDcttxgeE6qGx80nHkOc8x3sM9h_J-3Hz6LB_bjaAlRO4Ku-4RBSO5BVlInJMs0-hzmGH9E1WbqksCvVKHFtHQdUSEEa6_R1dqmB1RZRg_mLBm/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230103_202019567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBGrJqdxQRnc6c8Rl5iEsMZHfLY5bTCH-OFi9R1LOni_sJWl8E81nZxDPCMP5fBo7RSd1PT8sp4QWDcttxgeE6qGx80nHkOc8x3sM9h_J-3Hz6LB_bjaAlRO4Ku-4RBSO5BVlInJMs0-hzmGH9E1WbqksCvVKHFtHQdUSEEa6_R1dqmB1RZRg_mLBm/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230103_202019567.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Even after finishing on the granite plate the fit was still sloppy. Upon closer inspection it looked as if the material around the stud was pulling out. Easy enough, I took a five fluted countersink bit in a hand chuck and lightly removed the excess material. I also did the same on the carb body as well just to keep this from happening again.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdDO4ICSg7XPL-LIkRrRdtQMyDSHuwmomHPt9KT3aeIHgd79ps-rIcPcFLyxvQ5JHlc6HNGTjkk2t6VvsAQVnXOlt9p_hUqspF_xR0xaxYgGif5p9a6jngp1UylZWI4IioUnpG47pavvc6SHO6X19O8zE76W-atCpeRzJZn7ToVyk6MSC4VIHNTCq/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230103_202041606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdDO4ICSg7XPL-LIkRrRdtQMyDSHuwmomHPt9KT3aeIHgd79ps-rIcPcFLyxvQ5JHlc6HNGTjkk2t6VvsAQVnXOlt9p_hUqspF_xR0xaxYgGif5p9a6jngp1UylZWI4IioUnpG47pavvc6SHO6X19O8zE76W-atCpeRzJZn7ToVyk6MSC4VIHNTCq/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230103_202041606.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwJRbcz_0UydzIHwphOWZzjSJt_7-okI4Dco-maCAnfrZk2PUVTaMQvowfl5D7YgCv3qJfi65dSoIcRMu81B2ziqWaGbrT5GFi7UAr-jF_zN_v609Inj2UX5nJCP_DbNMxHBhLuT5IBfPlt7whU10p4gQTluVOL3eDTyTRZ8Kdfr5DanCMVABSxbjQ/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230101_152310820.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwJRbcz_0UydzIHwphOWZzjSJt_7-okI4Dco-maCAnfrZk2PUVTaMQvowfl5D7YgCv3qJfi65dSoIcRMu81B2ziqWaGbrT5GFi7UAr-jF_zN_v609Inj2UX5nJCP_DbNMxHBhLuT5IBfPlt7whU10p4gQTluVOL3eDTyTRZ8Kdfr5DanCMVABSxbjQ/w400-h300/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230101_152310820.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> First off, Happy new year to you, hope it's a good one! In between the day events and family time watching the ball drop, I got a few little things done to the Velo. The biggest thing was getting a nice fat spark while kicking it over! Gotta love a rebuilt magneto, thanks Doug W.! <p></p><p>Among the chores was shortening up a set of bolts for the top of the fork tube caps to hold the speedo/tach brackets on. I had some stainless bolts on the shelf. A pretty simple chore; hack the ends off by a few threads. file smooth the edges so that it starts fine without cross threading or binding. Then clean up the face from there. Not a super quick job, but satisfying way to spend time in the shop.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCrcN314Hvbva-uRLRjL6BOHSBMq3JWBSzTMxJIXNh5Wu6RSSuwE8QqhQocwCm7JcbotYcIOBye4WSgnK1p9Rsc73z0wobmhlJDI7gJeOXv54SCmVIvcXm6N_udzTCP4eyd7IHE6y97NWdbrQxijLHc4foEIimmAJWdT8FMomgvBXAeOFmgJulrt2y/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221231_232730733.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCrcN314Hvbva-uRLRjL6BOHSBMq3JWBSzTMxJIXNh5Wu6RSSuwE8QqhQocwCm7JcbotYcIOBye4WSgnK1p9Rsc73z0wobmhlJDI7gJeOXv54SCmVIvcXm6N_udzTCP4eyd7IHE6y97NWdbrQxijLHc4foEIimmAJWdT8FMomgvBXAeOFmgJulrt2y/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221231_232730733.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirLCSu9wwYoOdx1F_E6-y-P_IyzXH5T_eCc-lKSc3u0R7pjrsJHUX6D_ZyJJzlkTz4znRfANSGwPFZmDQDg8OCNrvAeygUXZx9WmSGujI-TZjLrihqNFZutzj9wOXh81igTPyq-Ru5gmnKaKJRX4iZUBWIF8NpgTpR7OezLaxgL4Y8eObXqvIWwCcG/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221231_232435731.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirLCSu9wwYoOdx1F_E6-y-P_IyzXH5T_eCc-lKSc3u0R7pjrsJHUX6D_ZyJJzlkTz4znRfANSGwPFZmDQDg8OCNrvAeygUXZx9WmSGujI-TZjLrihqNFZutzj9wOXh81igTPyq-Ru5gmnKaKJRX4iZUBWIF8NpgTpR7OezLaxgL4Y8eObXqvIWwCcG/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221231_232435731.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpy_0BebwcC2tyGFYns63WsZpfvrp_TJtc-hRr0SfO37oC6OXEo3hS2_TiC01uArN2bB1GpGZynyOhBVzDlgzsAWQ03rCxORwVvlst-hvSCGqxyJ_BuFzzFlV6xUtHs9jsiGzpfOxhC9dVH1ROa9-tASQ6S8SxpmqISOnKkW6oAW0Pu4pq-_2kGk17/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221231_232426613.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpy_0BebwcC2tyGFYns63WsZpfvrp_TJtc-hRr0SfO37oC6OXEo3hS2_TiC01uArN2bB1GpGZynyOhBVzDlgzsAWQ03rCxORwVvlst-hvSCGqxyJ_BuFzzFlV6xUtHs9jsiGzpfOxhC9dVH1ROa9-tASQ6S8SxpmqISOnKkW6oAW0Pu4pq-_2kGk17/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221231_232426613.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl7Lgn32vtro7p9gF--x2uS8NmF8Zrpvbm0ndm__IKpG3LIVYpTU5l_xAzy1F9oOKXrkj8qjn6-Oo6yfcXSsnzxVXs3pc_pIfcQlgRbpPJnA0L60jS_8M5YVljFdtbJ1ZR13mZ4RUE2RXAzNZvTy8MRaSMtc9oygensOpz1jdv15RdDkGRViHexURN/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221231_232413975.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl7Lgn32vtro7p9gF--x2uS8NmF8Zrpvbm0ndm__IKpG3LIVYpTU5l_xAzy1F9oOKXrkj8qjn6-Oo6yfcXSsnzxVXs3pc_pIfcQlgRbpPJnA0L60jS_8M5YVljFdtbJ1ZR13mZ4RUE2RXAzNZvTy8MRaSMtc9oygensOpz1jdv15RdDkGRViHexURN/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221231_232413975.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Initially, when I finished up the timing; I needed to make a new sparking plug lead. Still not having a dedicated solder station meant that the bench needed to be cleared off. While cleaning the bench, I found the previous sparking plug lead in working order. Heck, let's put that on and give 'er a kick! Bingo! Now if we had oil in the engine, gas in a carb, the old gal would be ready to fire I suspect! Not quite ridable yet but well on the way for a spring time firing.<p></p><p>Jumping back to the carb; it had a few issues before I removed it. The first, the slide showed no motion and was quite stuck. There wasn't much in the signs of varnish, but the needle could be stuck in the jet; either corrosion or varnish. I was able to get the slide moving and better still without damaging it. Using either plastic or wood to add leverage on the base of the slide and copious soaking of solvents can help. Slowly it came around, patience is key to success. The only real snag was that the slide would stick at the top of the bore and that usually is a sign that the carb body is warped. I figured to deal with that when it was time, or close there of.</p><p>I knew that to re-install the carb, new gaskets were needed. The old carb to intake gasket was a thick ordeal and only having one paper gasket that fit wouldn't do. So off to the bench to make a new gasket. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit_ESOKamkVKwkMZG_NRSlnnmyu_0mBAEsZ3Z0PUv2EnRJbSCO7OliFqFbx5Lx1QZdiFCApgOUo_PGqt1pluAtEmXJGC4Xzwn_9SGe9yMCovuCo2Ni4dd-NOFhmzsNYvrAgE7JfRRlQd1YqgDtrY1P3Cm-3SxlBsGXrL5yyZBIJnH3VNEr7TtZ4-lW/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230101_223214230.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit_ESOKamkVKwkMZG_NRSlnnmyu_0mBAEsZ3Z0PUv2EnRJbSCO7OliFqFbx5Lx1QZdiFCApgOUo_PGqt1pluAtEmXJGC4Xzwn_9SGe9yMCovuCo2Ni4dd-NOFhmzsNYvrAgE7JfRRlQd1YqgDtrY1P3Cm-3SxlBsGXrL5yyZBIJnH3VNEr7TtZ4-lW/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230101_223214230.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhCf8H6OKN_o-qZTvnHXTE6OESw4MFM1_xDLOmDsh6kZVUBB4s5ulLeB3MptNwN8skEwThH4xhGUQHQxi_k2Yw9IUSpF51od-ipVPIS7nEtJlXtRMAjsxBjLsWhNw3tV6tQwciinwFKSW_tpWKPqpoKEsliBz4e45eDzdIfVucIXP7Ckivx132Erlz/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230101_225142578.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhCf8H6OKN_o-qZTvnHXTE6OESw4MFM1_xDLOmDsh6kZVUBB4s5ulLeB3MptNwN8skEwThH4xhGUQHQxi_k2Yw9IUSpF51od-ipVPIS7nEtJlXtRMAjsxBjLsWhNw3tV6tQwciinwFKSW_tpWKPqpoKEsliBz4e45eDzdIfVucIXP7Ckivx132Erlz/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230101_225142578.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOvSIVDMufAujNCqC3JXHCT6uhXz493A2tNKM_FEVHKI0fqwlDyodi6tj1GwlKsmwn3YISy_HZH-AtUBvQyHjK6Ihaj4_cBxljI4RY6PfPQx_tIes_43ovqtoRfz7_Zbc-GApE7HJi0w85Nus4JJA_U0PgbOWZRF3YOpuKXy90xA1SJWsqnGaObh8L/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230101_230836714.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOvSIVDMufAujNCqC3JXHCT6uhXz493A2tNKM_FEVHKI0fqwlDyodi6tj1GwlKsmwn3YISy_HZH-AtUBvQyHjK6Ihaj4_cBxljI4RY6PfPQx_tIes_43ovqtoRfz7_Zbc-GApE7HJi0w85Nus4JJA_U0PgbOWZRF3YOpuKXy90xA1SJWsqnGaObh8L/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230101_230836714.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There was a gap at the top on the trial fit. Ok, off with it and time to give everything a check see...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqiBvZcRolrmf8MFRrY1hBSbKvc_K_OaHaoBRPwNAZpXxDg0EocJB8K2s_brldVI6QaYY8tLHRN1a5p7yBdwBUZdnWLUx0vbbXZ5TgU65gs1AZ5XYie63RB3F80I0Mryt1aD-uvja_RRjnOcxNaJeTkRK2spV3XkfdOP_OAAgk5kkSe0A17X8DdIBI/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230101_231033623.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqiBvZcRolrmf8MFRrY1hBSbKvc_K_OaHaoBRPwNAZpXxDg0EocJB8K2s_brldVI6QaYY8tLHRN1a5p7yBdwBUZdnWLUx0vbbXZ5TgU65gs1AZ5XYie63RB3F80I0Mryt1aD-uvja_RRjnOcxNaJeTkRK2spV3XkfdOP_OAAgk5kkSe0A17X8DdIBI/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230101_231033623.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>So sure enough and not surprising, the carb body is distorted. This explains the slide sticking at WOT position. Well that won't work any. I've dealt with this in the past. Light distorts are easy to just flatten on a glass plate or surface plate. Warped to the point of sticking slides; usually I'll just go and replace the unit. However, this is an Amal 1036 and they seem to be thin on the ground.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oHySfRoQD3Tz1N2Quy0FcMvB8rjO8W2MFBGOPV6r3201G7r2FAp2WrY_EVZo7jHKkTMNU3smPnjMa9E6BxqkDAXeh1EHmtNJ76dtqczJVP-yLl6u3-o5zVTz5dCwqg8FOzhbdsHisViy4Q8IUTxB5ddyGWqzQ01KizV_tp3u2Mf7JxapYU3w5oEV/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230101_231225508.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oHySfRoQD3Tz1N2Quy0FcMvB8rjO8W2MFBGOPV6r3201G7r2FAp2WrY_EVZo7jHKkTMNU3smPnjMa9E6BxqkDAXeh1EHmtNJ76dtqczJVP-yLl6u3-o5zVTz5dCwqg8FOzhbdsHisViy4Q8IUTxB5ddyGWqzQ01KizV_tp3u2Mf7JxapYU3w5oEV/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230101_231225508.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKBVntOGhIhkOTOOk0IcI-cgI_CYnmC6Jy6YxRfya9zIsK8foUcy4KI5Pe4JmV1qhfo__nkp_Vy2Y07IdHivH_JuVX4jm21E7j6FjiTkK3rvT3uKUaIpWHQeYh9X4yvQYvHZs5MVterVR9Nj8ClJs8yywIHnO9XcJlQ7o05gFxzLFPKccOEkQZHQLR/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230101_231221039.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKBVntOGhIhkOTOOk0IcI-cgI_CYnmC6Jy6YxRfya9zIsK8foUcy4KI5Pe4JmV1qhfo__nkp_Vy2Y07IdHivH_JuVX4jm21E7j6FjiTkK3rvT3uKUaIpWHQeYh9X4yvQYvHZs5MVterVR9Nj8ClJs8yywIHnO9XcJlQ7o05gFxzLFPKccOEkQZHQLR/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20230101_231221039.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So there we have it, the next part of the puzzle- figure on a carb repair or replacement. Either bow or bend the body back, flatten the mounting ears or replace with a 1036 if one can be found, other choice is a Amal MkII or find the internals to a T5GP2 that also came with the Thruxton. On to the next round. I'll let this one settle in the mind; some thoughts of using the press or bolts standing off the opposite side to try to bow back in the opposite direction. But we have spark, and that's a great sign!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-41901749949260721662022-12-30T12:38:00.002-05:002023-01-23T10:38:43.663-05:001970 Velocette Thruxton recommissioning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiduR_SugxzVszi3kkOT-4oCEcsShtN4ImezOowI3Hplkc9eVWpxO7iNFSjkeA-JHpzyN5faSnjpmXvmchO6RlakzWMptMBpcJEuUS-Zc3C0Bs3NjpgybjMD097F3R24I-2enxzDSB2Nc7-ARROzBxi3WAZGAE_hM2hinBZlw1023UV1OLcYNyWSzGq/s2592/PXL_20221229_223417938.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiduR_SugxzVszi3kkOT-4oCEcsShtN4ImezOowI3Hplkc9eVWpxO7iNFSjkeA-JHpzyN5faSnjpmXvmchO6RlakzWMptMBpcJEuUS-Zc3C0Bs3NjpgybjMD097F3R24I-2enxzDSB2Nc7-ARROzBxi3WAZGAE_hM2hinBZlw1023UV1OLcYNyWSzGq/s320/PXL_20221229_223417938.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p> Yesterday found me resetting and checking cam timing the Thruxton engine. I began this the day before but found that there was not enough clearance to set the specified gaps for both the intake and exhaust as specified in my manuals. [Haynes Workshop manual-BMS Service Series book- and Reliable Service Manual ]</p><p>Since the engine was partially disassembled before it arrived here in the shop; the previous owner had removed the distributor, rockers and pushrods. I couldn't be certain as to whether parts in boxes were from this engine or spares. Once the rockers and pushrods were in place it was evident that you could not set the needed 0.053" gap on the inlet and 0.052" for the exhaust for checking cam timing. The foot of the adjuster side of the rocker was fouling the pushrods.</p><p>[NOTE to keep in mind: on this Thruxton the cam is a M17/8 and uses the 0.053" intake and 0.052" exhaust for gaps when timing the cam. The M17/7 which is found on Vipers and MSS models and possibly others will want the gap set at 0.030" for both the intake and exhaust. As you read on further, all my comments will relate to the M17/8 cam with quieting ramps. Hence taking a few times to measure it again and again. The most important of all the measurements will be the opening of the intake]</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib5w3vQz1OqgSLikVWDc5uRsxx6UcF_3ZWtrka6k7Tjt7XAI4zKsGy-IMk5eqBkQGnkcQHPXqL7go8GSimhkCI_2xtoFzo4vkcyKVtOn1rm0TpxRwrx9MlcQQIp6SGpa44Drc1EE8vWDYchRhFbiMdyICofXPCKqKgw6f9kbFatCBKX4629KoRmSCa/s2592/PXL_20221229_214055034.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib5w3vQz1OqgSLikVWDc5uRsxx6UcF_3ZWtrka6k7Tjt7XAI4zKsGy-IMk5eqBkQGnkcQHPXqL7go8GSimhkCI_2xtoFzo4vkcyKVtOn1rm0TpxRwrx9MlcQQIp6SGpa44Drc1EE8vWDYchRhFbiMdyICofXPCKqKgw6f9kbFatCBKX4629KoRmSCa/s320/PXL_20221229_214055034.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Observations? The pushrods might not be from this engine, the cam followers might not be from this engine, the rocker foot that presses on the valve stem looked to be almost unworn. Maybe the rockers had been replaced? And from there, maybe the valves had been replaced; they looked good and not recessed in the heads. Perhaps the valve stems are taller than what is standard? Knowing that people make their own pushrods for Thruxton engines I thought about shortening them. Before anything though, I gave Ed G. a call incase I was overlooking something. </span></div><p></p><p>Sadly, Ed wasn't feeling well, but we did come to few thoughts; the first was whether the the engine height had changed. Since I was reusing the two compression plates and replaced the two paper gaskets, I was confident that had not changed. The head gasket was replaced but was not thinner than the head gasket that came out. Ed suggested to use two head gaskets for setting the cam timing, then remove the added gasket after setting the cam; but noted this a pain as you have to assemble/disassemble more times. The thought to shorten the pushrods was passed on; not quite as a straight forward process to do. Removing some material from the rocker where it was fouling the pushrod seemed to be a logical solution and would not affect the overall mechanics.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlUtO4C9GT17doNya6i5aEzdT9CoahE9DaIJQ2IFNH6V632vrSrs6HAgQ3Pldi-ly5K3vXnkKDZWviA7HrXTrgddss1fjWLhG1DuybQ1VvYDHczkDQ_G7JV858g_lqgIUecqI66sqXe5eCzhh0afgTBulP4PwZNywrD09WVCRPMPOkQAhcLLRh65it/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221228_223825933.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlUtO4C9GT17doNya6i5aEzdT9CoahE9DaIJQ2IFNH6V632vrSrs6HAgQ3Pldi-ly5K3vXnkKDZWviA7HrXTrgddss1fjWLhG1DuybQ1VvYDHczkDQ_G7JV858g_lqgIUecqI66sqXe5eCzhh0afgTBulP4PwZNywrD09WVCRPMPOkQAhcLLRh65it/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221228_223825933.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cam follower feet examples</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_mJE0yyfeax_eN1NMbaM-I18HmATO-vB6Ymiu2kW4daOVDxqK_ZruAsGrvPFWDjuyG0CSNBIxhWXd-kJgEYq1D3zVnIUegg47rkojgDep7AutX5j_VujwsKLUpM6OGAKbgm8lKpiBT_zaK1nbIfQD2uB6h_OBkg5pat8G8ihL9W1v47TjVcSt2mu/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221228_224040235.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_mJE0yyfeax_eN1NMbaM-I18HmATO-vB6Ymiu2kW4daOVDxqK_ZruAsGrvPFWDjuyG0CSNBIxhWXd-kJgEYq1D3zVnIUegg47rkojgDep7AutX5j_VujwsKLUpM6OGAKbgm8lKpiBT_zaK1nbIfQD2uB6h_OBkg5pat8G8ihL9W1v47TjVcSt2mu/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221228_224040235.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cam follower feet examples</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuEzq47BJ4kx6iwkgMEoBTnBGpupHIWXCH3SVGAlc4YAsxOy4DFA4E_Q23MdjMnNfLktiysxOG8yBeL0maMMzTKTTaQF1pO5bBf5efeH2t9y0siJdmz5sm2XIVTsjteXT1B6iWAyNH9dlKgF4594GBHYqcBjY2NRxjEQRwgtf7k8QrSEXzD0N63YVF/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221228_224100187.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuEzq47BJ4kx6iwkgMEoBTnBGpupHIWXCH3SVGAlc4YAsxOy4DFA4E_Q23MdjMnNfLktiysxOG8yBeL0maMMzTKTTaQF1pO5bBf5efeH2t9y0siJdmz5sm2XIVTsjteXT1B6iWAyNH9dlKgF4594GBHYqcBjY2NRxjEQRwgtf7k8QrSEXzD0N63YVF/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221228_224100187.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cam follower feet examples</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>At this point we go back to the old hand built brit bike mantra; Put it together-take it apart-put it together-take it apart-put it together-take it apart-put it together-take it apart-put it together-take it apart. After several passes between small grinding sessions and reinstalling the rocker box, we had success and were able to set the rockers to the 0.053"intake and 0.052exhaust! On to timing the cam.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLccqz58zCwFVRK4aahknPo_Rt39wAJEiVB6vlg3pYudEHJAC2MeNWGsmAoi9k1-IAnAtGuaQhQHuoMoO3bD271QkE1rnkqQA8xep9rdgM7FXZHcrpr2RtklBdiUPzkLbcmFnDDg6z4HrE0aOM1KG2XUfj7dKqUa9J5awTrHdVyGdNKWwGDnYbcYk/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221228_230554127.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLccqz58zCwFVRK4aahknPo_Rt39wAJEiVB6vlg3pYudEHJAC2MeNWGsmAoi9k1-IAnAtGuaQhQHuoMoO3bD271QkE1rnkqQA8xep9rdgM7FXZHcrpr2RtklBdiUPzkLbcmFnDDg6z4HrE0aOM1KG2XUfj7dKqUa9J5awTrHdVyGdNKWwGDnYbcYk/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221228_230554127.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYxErEQ9obq8C4PoqI-buHS-M3jRaW1Ik5CLuLWERf-6f57UCt0wSQNguqOO5F42aX9BSOZfowU92PEuMoKL4-vb0u_G3mORx61JR9CCh4AobnIj1K1HgZHmKHxN6RoRSzAFVqKQJHrnrRX4NFpqeJa15fLy3pnZ-pUL5BVL1VTCzArC98dqNrua2s/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221228_225216398.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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At first, it all reads to be confusing; use a timing disk, set TDC by the positive stop method, removed the exhaust pushrod, set the intake at 0.053" then read degrees at which point the intake closes and opens. Now do the same for the exhaust but set to 0.052". However, if there are no marks on the timing gears where to start? Again, I'm thankful that Ed had an answer for that too!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO8osoJw_ol62uPQvLCYP-OQscT4rEzhjaKRX44Jrx92tq7npEW8Wg2KptEIIn1aRS2kW3eR8b56UeSEd4cXKfFkQCYDZHxEjE_9kM0GMB061eg0K-lQlXTIB3bm75N7Dnd7S-lnhzZ6prmknnIyUUZI3WR-PAZNWe48swFWpWoXHHp8cmnYyREjyd/s2592/PXL_20221229_214048476.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO8osoJw_ol62uPQvLCYP-OQscT4rEzhjaKRX44Jrx92tq7npEW8Wg2KptEIIn1aRS2kW3eR8b56UeSEd4cXKfFkQCYDZHxEjE_9kM0GMB061eg0K-lQlXTIB3bm75N7Dnd7S-lnhzZ6prmknnIyUUZI3WR-PAZNWe48swFWpWoXHHp8cmnYyREjyd/s320/PXL_20221229_214048476.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Setting and checking the gap on the exhaust for cam timing<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> What Ed had told me was simple, elegant and and easy to remember. The most important to set is the intake opening, since the cam is one piece both intake and exhaust lobes are 'timed' to each other. Set the 0.053" gap on the intake, remove the intermediate gear and the exhaust pushrod. Set the crankshaft position to the indicated degree you want the intake to begin opening. In this case, I want the intake to open begin opening at 45` BTDC [M17/8 cam timing; 45`/55`/65`/35`]. With the gap set and the crankshaft set, rotate the cam clockwise until the foot is pressing on the intake rocker foot and no up and down play can be felt in push rod tube. Hold this firmly and without moving the crankshaft, install the intermediate gear back in, you might need to SLIGHTLY rotate the crankshaft to get it to mesh. Now double check everything to triple check; I tend forget which direction the crankshaft/gears/ magneto are rotating even with notes. With a little bit of luck you'll be really close to the ballpark. I'll go through the process several times triple checking everything and even then not be satisfied I've done it right though my measurements come out ok.<p>Once satisfied with your results, you can move on to timing the magneto to 38* BTDC. This was it's typical fiddly job. Set the degree a hair before 38*, move the points until they are about to open, backup a touch, tighten the nut on the timing gear and check to see where its opening. Keep your special timing gear puller nearby as most of the time its not spot on the first few tries. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirfNYer7lDEiwIehfeNwEYs7zlga01kFcDu2uUpCsevj9FgzKYqYTOTk2goi_mRsXstc6Me_g22sfCQEz0HsQowrfdF57xN6096sVWuOgFRSaw7uHLzKEjlG9ysQ9ATudTk7pKyz2R0MczrG06L6aSoQd9OhAig5zgPV8ZMkUQA51urLuTq79R5o4p/s2592/PXL_20221229_223355790.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirfNYer7lDEiwIehfeNwEYs7zlga01kFcDu2uUpCsevj9FgzKYqYTOTk2goi_mRsXstc6Me_g22sfCQEz0HsQowrfdF57xN6096sVWuOgFRSaw7uHLzKEjlG9ysQ9ATudTk7pKyz2R0MczrG06L6aSoQd9OhAig5zgPV8ZMkUQA51urLuTq79R5o4p/s320/PXL_20221229_223355790.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWKyucGfMb2Ab9xKC6ry3ur-bdkNFj5HAM-R0pQNK9cgme08eO8-T9lBFWR2PQHVzL_lgt0cFuyrzO2WfSdySUwbfkyCDrjhv_D3RDfGqZPMDamg9BUvQ0HxWsByA7jK7IBet1QBCgf9EpqcvNMx9BS9GcjE8BRKGKSlVSB-ssaCMT35ABD_wnEu46/s2592/PXL_20221229_223344654.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWKyucGfMb2Ab9xKC6ry3ur-bdkNFj5HAM-R0pQNK9cgme08eO8-T9lBFWR2PQHVzL_lgt0cFuyrzO2WfSdySUwbfkyCDrjhv_D3RDfGqZPMDamg9BUvQ0HxWsByA7jK7IBet1QBCgf9EpqcvNMx9BS9GcjE8BRKGKSlVSB-ssaCMT35ABD_wnEu46/s320/PXL_20221229_223344654.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Time to take a break and call it a night. We'll double check everything in the AM...<p></p>Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-588668768801058362022-12-22T23:07:00.004-05:002022-12-23T13:09:16.133-05:001970 Velocette Thruxton recommissioning<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdT2ybp93Fz14gsG1mWLsY0q5eo9IfCDQDJRfHJHT5Z0iLwnXitHEK1Jw5qvaHUz6tO_O0rfZV-7pfLnflOFazuViPhTZeBDlpqzieeDR0dyL2qaaT0gknPBtWWLAa5iNrEm_TGF9LNbnxqvk_PSiLXcbIlM83fus1CXHYaMGMk5qiH_iE9xFF4DHx/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221222_205258957.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdT2ybp93Fz14gsG1mWLsY0q5eo9IfCDQDJRfHJHT5Z0iLwnXitHEK1Jw5qvaHUz6tO_O0rfZV-7pfLnflOFazuViPhTZeBDlpqzieeDR0dyL2qaaT0gknPBtWWLAa5iNrEm_TGF9LNbnxqvk_PSiLXcbIlM83fus1CXHYaMGMk5qiH_iE9xFF4DHx/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221222_205258957.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I stole away a few moments this evening to make some progress to the Velo before the holiday consumes any free time. From the last shop time, the next chore was to install the piston and barrel. It could have been done shortly after I received circlips from Ed G at the Toyshop West, but I didn't want to miss any subtle details in the assembly. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Here is a quick video with some of the process put the top end back on the Velo. Not the greatest video work, but better than nothing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oSrsuHqcBuI" width="320" youtube-src-id="oSrsuHqcBuI"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Here are a few more pictures...</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsxvn8rPtctUy-i1s7w7HOD1Fw0IjHf4hO_ytWy5uftWWYlUSd5np17hu3fsVYzABtddRgCgZTq874K44KgGYGC5OIUd5s-6eOqvY6w-OuAmPcJSqAuqLubC7aWoaDOknatvMj4Y9eJDH_SoY4Dlqhfq3g8NtBMyxCiZCMpOvWsDjbrIWZdfTM7WvQ/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221222_215732132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4yGOpfkW2g1Wdej16-y8MD8nVG1j2J-eOHQUijPFBXE3qBJaOH3QHZDzZkRH8ezEJhJJGZ6mbFEoAQzQVhuvrflZmTuILeruBMtM_qBRW_twI5CMVgwaJWKP7YPhFcaNjxgPxyjA-gatw4d1_R2VYrI2DcFi66H0emM7VPtiRP4xoawrt9xO_p9e/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221222_224837772.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One piece push rod tube with o-ring<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvs-eZOBKakfXgU433oMlN3Peq_-lrGzPrtl-tlxRTAwFRH80WS7YdzfRfeOTZwPUE2BD_qMo0sUSwIcN2Dr8KPsIcye8jlyMHieVftMokom-6egUnEEtbONVaZp_Qhd8a1SxyOqP_9qGsIvH3HC0Ckz0joGD294BQLx_UZihI0Bg1UcYguoDDGSef/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221222_230447641.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><p></p>Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-21139009190665340592022-12-14T20:02:00.003-05:002022-12-14T20:02:57.237-05:001970 Velocette Thruxton recommissioning<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-1Xjf_aAjMCYmEB6SOHalQ0FeJzKgTHAUt8_c7K32AQ0upMcrnMrWXl5T5CvUGemqDYW09YcacSJTR4vxsPTX_eLVDtK0FiYXAMRFut0_TMwd1DfDf5gxYa8vwe5v9Tnuw5pA0UBZprHrWof2ElRn62zoTFKluIZ4hTnWgMuvTGbY9JkK0JhAcKT/s1636/PXL_20221212_180103217~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1636" data-original-width="1264" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-1Xjf_aAjMCYmEB6SOHalQ0FeJzKgTHAUt8_c7K32AQ0upMcrnMrWXl5T5CvUGemqDYW09YcacSJTR4vxsPTX_eLVDtK0FiYXAMRFut0_TMwd1DfDf5gxYa8vwe5v9Tnuw5pA0UBZprHrWof2ElRn62zoTFKluIZ4hTnWgMuvTGbY9JkK0JhAcKT/s320/PXL_20221212_180103217~2.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><br /> Received some gaskets, circlips and stainless washers this week from Ed G at the toy shop! Currently it's cold here and more snow seems to be on the way. So when time permits, I'll retreat to the workshop and get back into putting the top end on the Thruxton. It's been a touch hectic between the November/December holidays, but isn't that always the case? We'll try to keep posting as the mind permits.<p></p>Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-46456751620038107052022-12-04T17:36:00.004-05:002022-12-09T11:54:25.683-05:001970 Velocette Thruxton recommissioning<p> Got a few more hours to work on the Thruxton today. There were a couple of things that had caught my attention as I learn about Mark's bike. The crash had damaged the clocks and mounting brackets. Not terrible damage but enough to skew things out of alignment. The most puzzling thing to approach was the speedometer; one of the mounting bolts had been pushed in, bending the housing in as well. </p><p>My first thought was to sent the speedo out to Joel Levine in Georgia to have the housing fixed. The tach was sitting in a box from him and had paperwork stating that it was repaired and calibrated by in 05'. However, the budget isn't quite able to handle that luxury and with the proper procedure I might be able to get reasonable results.</p><p>The first natural thought was to put something on the mounting point stud and bent it back. Meh, yeah, the thought of it snapping off and munging up the threads didn't seem worth it. If it didn't break, it certainly might loosen the stud from the housing and I was fairly confident that the housing would be think enough to resist being bent back in such a short attachment point. Heat was out of the question; so was removing the bezel to access the dent from in side.</p><p>The last thought that came to mind was to use the the stud to pull the dent back up and out. Much like the 'weld on' tabs used for dent removal. After digging though the most accessible thick pieces of small steel sections with pre-drilled holes, I found a small flat prybar with a hole. It seemed reasonably thick enough for the job and just fit within the space of the clockworks mounting screws and it was able to catch the edge of the speedo case. The thought was to use the edge to support the "tool" and draw the dented down bolt up towards the tool. - nothing ventured, nothing gained?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM5M-FolzuQCFUIQkrYlIwsIPgOWDqASlQnGechRFEGhDRwfKkQ0SmCw4Y99YllF40AQVL3VrydkQNQzTyn0PP326nAn6L_jCbdXfNcPhFG-rj8njMLMv_WCFOZUynlhft3Q2bF_supS8x3lnsKas4UTnPJCGvsjfwu3Dne94mNGm7n4eKmk6bJ_Ry/s2656/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20P1030575.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1768" data-original-width="2656" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM5M-FolzuQCFUIQkrYlIwsIPgOWDqASlQnGechRFEGhDRwfKkQ0SmCw4Y99YllF40AQVL3VrydkQNQzTyn0PP326nAn6L_jCbdXfNcPhFG-rj8njMLMv_WCFOZUynlhft3Q2bF_supS8x3lnsKas4UTnPJCGvsjfwu3Dne94mNGm7n4eKmk6bJ_Ry/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20P1030575.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9sqAt7GKCRxM-zriko15KUUL6aBifQP8Lw-D5WpVuEJnybY40TcjJHBN9fwf3wr74SMOxqRY6oKeIpySZxJuWPIovSvPXjlcwFagctkR0Xtz_U8uMZOReaFkHE9JbzFNRrF1mNXX17ksScBoJaNRBVJqysTlfbUL03mzD5Tqna3ykopqG3QLXhe5/s2656/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20P1030574.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1768" data-original-width="2656" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9sqAt7GKCRxM-zriko15KUUL6aBifQP8Lw-D5WpVuEJnybY40TcjJHBN9fwf3wr74SMOxqRY6oKeIpySZxJuWPIovSvPXjlcwFagctkR0Xtz_U8uMZOReaFkHE9JbzFNRrF1mNXX17ksScBoJaNRBVJqysTlfbUL03mzD5Tqna3ykopqG3QLXhe5/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20P1030574.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmaSYbAQYM61MnZvy7xIWiccg5KF2Mo27lHsGGPjRecUUlzDjbVZdDsfhXmo5pARPs1GTEXJClkMGELuFdNTUHH6PejQQHopSRhwIkZ1vHepRthmP1GhK6tVGLsByI-Cm4Oli2rRlgIf_oE65pUIsukMGIt-N_UMBRcz9fezVwKlAfnRXFetu2rVE/s2656/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20P1030571.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1768" data-original-width="2656" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmaSYbAQYM61MnZvy7xIWiccg5KF2Mo27lHsGGPjRecUUlzDjbVZdDsfhXmo5pARPs1GTEXJClkMGELuFdNTUHH6PejQQHopSRhwIkZ1vHepRthmP1GhK6tVGLsByI-Cm4Oli2rRlgIf_oE65pUIsukMGIt-N_UMBRcz9fezVwKlAfnRXFetu2rVE/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20P1030571.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>With a 8mm deep socket and a 1/4inch tee handle, the nut was tightened up and then, tightened some more. It all felt like it was working ok, the final moment was to remember to STOP when it got too tight. NO need to break the dern stud right out. Perfect, it's all worked well enough that it is almost not too noticeable and probably won't bee seen when attached to the brackets.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjAOfK_y5TbBPOs_hmScMN0r3sc-IVNBuME17E7QfmbX7Hu7_qlwdO4nNlzPz0yU8Nwrtgtrvq0N0vYf-GvU3gcc0LFxsUtyXVMvk5H3PtGXxzmqn-5cCqCxac3UwkxBizdx_pxcXOuF8FrTzl8cUErfeRp2muJ-yOcUJoyPDbpoHcU3-mZA_Aqcx2/s2656/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20P1030578.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1768" data-original-width="2656" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjAOfK_y5TbBPOs_hmScMN0r3sc-IVNBuME17E7QfmbX7Hu7_qlwdO4nNlzPz0yU8Nwrtgtrvq0N0vYf-GvU3gcc0LFxsUtyXVMvk5H3PtGXxzmqn-5cCqCxac3UwkxBizdx_pxcXOuF8FrTzl8cUErfeRp2muJ-yOcUJoyPDbpoHcU3-mZA_Aqcx2/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20P1030578.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZhux61A8JTSeVTpwnbeUdPuHHtMxuIyZpGisIkTPPPVjW7mqXeTvHZR8A4zdNOxk4gkomVJANgfVnkF4WWYfzQZ6AqmPk-3xi4PAT96uQp0bLMRq-p1ZxsymkfV2Y3CDf4UN2N6g1RL5pJzZ9R05PCGZFcIatILbnJ4Qo0zIlLm-rmkxRwHwRe3s/s2656/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20P1030580.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1768" data-original-width="2656" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZhux61A8JTSeVTpwnbeUdPuHHtMxuIyZpGisIkTPPPVjW7mqXeTvHZR8A4zdNOxk4gkomVJANgfVnkF4WWYfzQZ6AqmPk-3xi4PAT96uQp0bLMRq-p1ZxsymkfV2Y3CDf4UN2N6g1RL5pJzZ9R05PCGZFcIatILbnJ4Qo0zIlLm-rmkxRwHwRe3s/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20P1030580.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The second part was to straighten out the mounts for the tach and speedo (also bent). Those took a little more time as the bends went everywhere. The last bit was closing up the angled base to orient the gauges and to get them to lay relatively flat. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgujl4_V7E5ZyXn7fsoJXUoMMVx4h88OuKn3YWYA5uuIo-DEjYymukDenCadFmHn0EkBsT-DY__7X2UuhqHiH97C-P8GY9f7ofegLT9-UcCqUOFd0OtbmoN6oVQLgPYbudTfHiKtLIgtYxlu_jNXo-IcY5DFcnSHvB1KQSWrVy4IGfDpAvag2yvcbG3/s655/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221107_223713228.NIGHT%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="655" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgujl4_V7E5ZyXn7fsoJXUoMMVx4h88OuKn3YWYA5uuIo-DEjYymukDenCadFmHn0EkBsT-DY__7X2UuhqHiH97C-P8GY9f7ofegLT9-UcCqUOFd0OtbmoN6oVQLgPYbudTfHiKtLIgtYxlu_jNXo-IcY5DFcnSHvB1KQSWrVy4IGfDpAvag2yvcbG3/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221107_223713228.NIGHT%20(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1768" data-original-width="2656" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtj1zLiu4lL1TsRHsFGb5rJbcPmujYqtBouFO7nblihgjMOWyKAujLMK4ctCOCxzX6rljUPIF7DqrVpNnrqrgKE004vySmL985QSRz7PLSeFhChBxs-2JB1kp9Vjol_3_an_DPMg8vnaH93jVZGLkBFi4C4NSPIJd2pvW44F4KWy9KRIi_fPhiZAWX/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20P1030584.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Moving on to the timing chest, I found a few small things to attend to; one of the push rod tube studs was loose and coming out with the nut, the new timing gear was striking the inside of the engine case and one of the support plate oil jet nuts was fouling the timing cover (testing without a gasket)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxBqbEdJ4Tw-hJCPOrfoQ6weHgyZu2OuIHJlnGE_OBeiwyBElane_Ttfk_63XEXBvCceETbA_5D7bIj7XKXMRHMiT_ntNqi9pVHtF3YYMgl88vJM8PFX9Uik093Xmr805cKs3ogMMJkK-q7nmnbXcAQNunYHS-Eu07Si7m7VVwwW5gyqBD7rtIyBuQ/s2656/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20P1030567.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Take the nut off then double nut it to reinstall in the case. One more problem solved. The next was to address the timing gear. This engine came as a coil ignition model and had been retained as such; the coil was still attached to the under tank mounting bracket. However the Lucas distributor had been lost to time and shuffling around. To convert it to manual advance magneto requires a few steps and extra parts. The distributor style gear did come with the bike but this gear has a reverse taper to that of the manual advance gear. [picture to follow]</div><div><br /></div><div>With the magneto temporarily installed a test showed that the gear scrapes the inside of the engine case.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZThMWQef9mZiUDfgVsPCym4X9vtEbVofgdNrCcjG2VzVIrsX7AEnYoYm9wBWtKkoZRjEdvhN_d3Npkun9EmU2izngP4PFRtj1fSHiKpYNuGyb9CP3wCn0V-jvFzhufQyjlxzCEFr9nv6pclWtSwfXxqX9ressmZrxkiqawB41KFaFFgDWT0mgf7Pp/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221125_201306012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZThMWQef9mZiUDfgVsPCym4X9vtEbVofgdNrCcjG2VzVIrsX7AEnYoYm9wBWtKkoZRjEdvhN_d3Npkun9EmU2izngP4PFRtj1fSHiKpYNuGyb9CP3wCn0V-jvFzhufQyjlxzCEFr9nv6pclWtSwfXxqX9ressmZrxkiqawB41KFaFFgDWT0mgf7Pp/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221125_201306012.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>Ok, we can fix this, off to the hobby lathe for a little facing. after a few light passes and some light needle file work, the gear was working out just fine. The gear also needed a touch of fitting onto the taper of the magneto. Experience from the past told me that if you lap a tapper joint the depth changes. So with only a very fine polish was the taper setup to the point that when you lightly tightened the magneto center nut, the taper would need a puller to remove it. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigDIthpJPb5h4PlpcIYgikpXcg1ZMbsr89LgdM3Xh0TUIzNHIHDR8CqCRPCeMA9esloXscEVDEcAL-uWFDgxMc_pvAfl0VRVwUgXHF1hNkiFhq-Tg6YzrsNbrr7y-qZSZyolsvqfL7kPz1g0Y6t7c0IKQnRPyFHCGwzN21lGje5ugDweWOaip-OQQa/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221124_021301114.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigDIthpJPb5h4PlpcIYgikpXcg1ZMbsr89LgdM3Xh0TUIzNHIHDR8CqCRPCeMA9esloXscEVDEcAL-uWFDgxMc_pvAfl0VRVwUgXHF1hNkiFhq-Tg6YzrsNbrr7y-qZSZyolsvqfL7kPz1g0Y6t7c0IKQnRPyFHCGwzN21lGje5ugDweWOaip-OQQa/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221124_021301114.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ9g7YotagRLFFzcsu7UB7yizoUVGr0nuviYUirosrKeKGJX1-syPFP2MvYD4MyuJf3jo4jm0GD5vJ2zYnTT0MbN1gVRgMfHKzcHovyQxtFuGZq6FyjGqR_ijxbog555Hq9m3G9b9LYIPvHx93XQyUXVgbG_jYHg3cdLtC9mERkcAb8vjPXOlAmJl4/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221125_165523270.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ9g7YotagRLFFzcsu7UB7yizoUVGr0nuviYUirosrKeKGJX1-syPFP2MvYD4MyuJf3jo4jm0GD5vJ2zYnTT0MbN1gVRgMfHKzcHovyQxtFuGZq6FyjGqR_ijxbog555Hq9m3G9b9LYIPvHx93XQyUXVgbG_jYHg3cdLtC9mERkcAb8vjPXOlAmJl4/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221125_165523270.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqZAqDZoz_q-O76WM4DlKNCXxMLNwl0xXAjKrX8dFV7bjkV0c9d3yik42YZu9LRZJIwK95vF4t0gQqCVb4pQeqKTiJh1xWxXfP4v_PNeF7a3SF_Rx5lbKMUZsa_A6665qLMZjrGNIICxc7U2c8FjYU7cphVFBlewAOVkTGQATW6pBoOOw23YJaeVxz/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221125_201204715.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqZAqDZoz_q-O76WM4DlKNCXxMLNwl0xXAjKrX8dFV7bjkV0c9d3yik42YZu9LRZJIwK95vF4t0gQqCVb4pQeqKTiJh1xWxXfP4v_PNeF7a3SF_Rx5lbKMUZsa_A6665qLMZjrGNIICxc7U2c8FjYU7cphVFBlewAOVkTGQATW6pBoOOw23YJaeVxz/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221125_201204715.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /></div><div>While on small tasks, the lower magneto retaining bolt was hard to reach. This is typical on almost all Velos. In the past I've made a few wrenches that worked fairly well. With the Thruxton, the access is hindered by a breather tube just below the mag body. It looked as if you can easily reach (relative) this nut from below the left side of the engine; just about the trans. Fast forward a few hours and presto, a new tool to add to the kit. Made from 3/16" thick 1" stock, the wrench was cut, bent, heated cherry red and dropped into quenching oil.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Mpv7AbHgYTA2rA-gTccS_sTK-CfNGsDgm-0Lz4kiC2qPxyi9NJCaypX4ompOx6aUBbW59YMv8fqOW2k-qkrZ02_9XBGs77D2CaS8Y0O7INhDiFffp_BM7hT9z9QEzk9FRfn3p8GBtQowjweQch6vVtDScibr8kJeQl-zAUaA_UFFpr7sQWtLst-N/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221125_200911259.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Mpv7AbHgYTA2rA-gTccS_sTK-CfNGsDgm-0Lz4kiC2qPxyi9NJCaypX4ompOx6aUBbW59YMv8fqOW2k-qkrZ02_9XBGs77D2CaS8Y0O7INhDiFffp_BM7hT9z9QEzk9FRfn3p8GBtQowjweQch6vVtDScibr8kJeQl-zAUaA_UFFpr7sQWtLst-N/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221125_200911259.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRlpMKXdh1-eCtxTVAHAHVUAB_4jfU-o8FTe4WdjbKRJQRq2rE2jWsqp8N3RTgD7kXyrsZ8RHeLzyQI-ioAnrHwUwvUkSZ1iuO4vHIuKSPCm1yp-abJpp9lyQwhmWosPWnliq4-hik5uuM0Yu-kpKetDJwZ_ww9GF_ZX7YmbwT281c-pEp05BmMnik/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221125_200843785.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRlpMKXdh1-eCtxTVAHAHVUAB_4jfU-o8FTe4WdjbKRJQRq2rE2jWsqp8N3RTgD7kXyrsZ8RHeLzyQI-ioAnrHwUwvUkSZ1iuO4vHIuKSPCm1yp-abJpp9lyQwhmWosPWnliq4-hik5uuM0Yu-kpKetDJwZ_ww9GF_ZX7YmbwT281c-pEp05BmMnik/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221125_200843785.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The rest of the time was spend on reassembling the timing gear and steady plate; checking over anything in this area before the final reassembly. One issue was that the cover was rocking side to side with a significant gap. Even though I was not using a gasket with this fitting, I expected less of a gap. The nuts that hold the oil jets were a tad proud, holding the cover open. With a little file work and light sanding I reduced the gap, not quite to zero, but close enough that the usual gasket will take up the slack. Next task is to shorten up some socket head bolts to replace the screws normally used to hold the timing cover on.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcxkD-bkk9c1hcdM3waz0jOSKLx3Qy_zZ-EL-bDlVux4lPz-0LJ3H0U-ECOTUlrBfLVOi58DDjnxlp0lMxne1gGEKiysaWG9VvwRFYUOUotzhfm_nb74PfZI45qygARKoUmbX26tLYI1qhXG1sl7aPjSpjFzCdGHqOxmRArurct_k_SOiIWUQmTvZt/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221203_210028309.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcxkD-bkk9c1hcdM3waz0jOSKLx3Qy_zZ-EL-bDlVux4lPz-0LJ3H0U-ECOTUlrBfLVOi58DDjnxlp0lMxne1gGEKiysaWG9VvwRFYUOUotzhfm_nb74PfZI45qygARKoUmbX26tLYI1qhXG1sl7aPjSpjFzCdGHqOxmRArurct_k_SOiIWUQmTvZt/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20PXL_20221203_210028309.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgucTaEJH1n5r2jFBL-FQMC5S8Eo7gQa8UcQz4L7Ea9jnOYnwFdEMzCVeCoI4kqnD2SMTGjHiAeOeosAxVosTnUKRoBhjGGBADYuKLw-RHosrWTMPZ2R9ZU6jOuxfUqXHm9BX0wXtg8Nf99YhX2DB-cDGla1pn2TyFkdKnwkCWvJPejRGpysgg8NRzq/s3776/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20P1030593.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3776" data-original-width="2520" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgucTaEJH1n5r2jFBL-FQMC5S8Eo7gQa8UcQz4L7Ea9jnOYnwFdEMzCVeCoI4kqnD2SMTGjHiAeOeosAxVosTnUKRoBhjGGBADYuKLw-RHosrWTMPZ2R9ZU6jOuxfUqXHm9BX0wXtg8Nf99YhX2DB-cDGla1pn2TyFkdKnwkCWvJPejRGpysgg8NRzq/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20P1030593.JPG" width="214" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7naF9D1mm0hB45khVVFr1QnoSmkx2H6C7OMzPQDHKy1aHKLIRXSH9s4SlDfcv0t4eHKozblKfwEfvoj7hTCOMSR7_TyrQc3Io7X0yCkfsMkT_NQmEpFOc14hHIt1oBJ4evq7qh_d8klK8ac9j_cxmiuX5z9wwflFXtORU7EiNE0dahgvM0bAJGl2/s3776/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20P1030591.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2520" data-original-width="3776" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7naF9D1mm0hB45khVVFr1QnoSmkx2H6C7OMzPQDHKy1aHKLIRXSH9s4SlDfcv0t4eHKozblKfwEfvoj7hTCOMSR7_TyrQc3Io7X0yCkfsMkT_NQmEpFOc14hHIt1oBJ4evq7qh_d8klK8ac9j_cxmiuX5z9wwflFXtORU7EiNE0dahgvM0bAJGl2/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20P1030591.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>all for now...</div>Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-75318437114580521702022-11-30T10:37:00.004-05:002023-01-11T19:41:49.008-05:00The Gathering of the Faithful 2022 / New England Speed Society<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Back on October 15th I took a trip down to Middleboro MA to the Gathering of the Faithful on the old MSS Velocette and came back with over 500+ pictures (give or take) of cars and bikes. Try to keep your calendar open for around this date next year. I'll post a few links for you to keep your eyes open to at the bottom of the page... IN the meantime check out some of these cars shots from the show... 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This was originally a Lucas K2FC; the mag was converted into a K1FC by Jim Fraser for use on his 1969 Venom Clubman MkII. The Venom came as a "C" with a coil ignition Jim had converted it to a magneto with manual advance. About ten or so years after I bought the MkII from Jim the magneto packed it up and I replaced it with a spare K1FC which Doug had rebuilt for me at that time. For a few years I kept looking at Jim's old mag on the shelf and thinking that it should get sent out for a service should I need a backup. The Thruxton has become quite the motivator to me! Here's to looking forward! As always thank you Doug for such great service once again!<p></p>Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-78358812992884239422022-11-19T23:21:00.006-05:002022-12-04T17:40:59.031-05:001970 Velocette Thruxton recommissioning<p> Recently, the care of a 1970 Velocette Thruxton has fallen upon me. "It's just and old motorcycle." were the wise words said to me. Is it?</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioe-GDNvsowtkwJX0SIM0owFD-s3ZdVV6JXqvASHXIiMnpOYOvsanehDf1SlGGH9V9OUymq0UURB7rmQM-UKP2piG2nQjXQPt_ierbmcizjumqTXrTJ4TJXvYxA5Pbgc7rcVp_cJ1MaHbW5xvsJg67skLAPr_cPAM0LL_9sDRv4TGTV9TrNTmwqy-t/s1024/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20the%20inticing%20pictutre.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioe-GDNvsowtkwJX0SIM0owFD-s3ZdVV6JXqvASHXIiMnpOYOvsanehDf1SlGGH9V9OUymq0UURB7rmQM-UKP2piG2nQjXQPt_ierbmcizjumqTXrTJ4TJXvYxA5Pbgc7rcVp_cJ1MaHbW5xvsJg67skLAPr_cPAM0LL_9sDRv4TGTV9TrNTmwqy-t/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20the%20inticing%20pictutre.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">only picture seen before purchase</td></tr></tbody></table>About a few months ago a good friend told me that some old bikes were coming up for sale and would I tell him what I knew about these models. One was a 1956 BMW R50, the other a 1971 Velocette Thruxton. Interesting, as I have a Velocette Venom and a 1956 R50 BMW. We talked for a bit about the care and feeding of the BMW; slinger rings, the early frame and forks, the undrilled engine and whatnot. From there I tried to impress upon him the hand built nature of the Velo. A Velo is not everyone's cup of tea; as great a machine that it is. Both machines were well above what I could afford however the Velo was less than the BMW. I was curious, maybe it wasn't a true Thruxton or that it had some serious malady? In any case I put the bikes out of my mind. For now...<div><br /></div><div>After a few weeks I thought that it would be interesting to know more about the Velo before it was sold on. So I contacted the gentleman helping with the sale of the bikes. We had a long conversation about both machines, I told him that I would like to see the Velo before it sold and we planned to possibly view the bikes the following weekend. But that didn't happen. As the weeks passed I began to think more about it and began to see if there was some way to raise the capital for it's purchase; sight unseen. This is usually not a good idea but most of my bikes have been emotional purchases and either, unviewed, unridden or just straight up agreements. What did I have to lose? Without viewing it directly or knowing what the engine number was, I questioned if it was an actual Thruxton or a Thruxtonized Venom but it certainly was a Velocette and that was what I needed.</div><div><br /></div><div>Need you say? Yes, it's an emotional thing and the thought of having a straight up runner that can be used as a solid highway machine gets my interest but good! Something that you don't have to worry about scratches, dings or dents. A machine you can run real hard and get work done and yet be different while doing it. If you want to stay with a classic British motorcycle, there are few that fit into this bill. <br /><p>With a little juggling and great deal of help from good friends I was able to gather the funds for the Velo. A few days after this I gave the gentleman a call, we spoke briefly and from there it was to wait. The waiting is the hardest part. It can play with your mind in funny ways. I was almost certain that all of this was a fanciful life ruse, but wait I did. After a month or two a he did call and said that if I still wanted the Velo that I needed to come up on the weekend. It was a sleepless night!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioopqI5ciYGrQ0dHd1C2TDmoFuAY-jrpYL__0OpDW9AiVImcGyateKSaQxkeC3T-m_iXA4kyCu820m6BXRF_BuDPeeF-OakX7Hb8spERhc8XHoel70YXPV2ZpyNhoysJZ4U7oxho_011Ip30abnj5-Wli17_Ip3dD0d4mOZ-bMh0WPHx7ghoHBNqvf/s3776/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20P1030530.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2520" data-original-width="3776" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioopqI5ciYGrQ0dHd1C2TDmoFuAY-jrpYL__0OpDW9AiVImcGyateKSaQxkeC3T-m_iXA4kyCu820m6BXRF_BuDPeeF-OakX7Hb8spERhc8XHoel70YXPV2ZpyNhoysJZ4U7oxho_011Ip30abnj5-Wli17_Ip3dD0d4mOZ-bMh0WPHx7ghoHBNqvf/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20P1030530.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mick and Maryanne with the Velo on the day I got to check see it first hand.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDz6-rucx1Oj5NNYFuL6celywIFMfNS1ruFkfhYi-uxakOioL2TkREa8TDQGE2gD7Eh7Ude_yW_XpNzOKUIV2fwev7rPqxw61uA0-gW62bgvjYdj1PLuXhyTsbjchcf_fa-pwDSiQfX5BO19rKPDUtJeoC5xCVudx_zfy2Kgr08C6S7BfgSR0NMTe_/s4032/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20as%20it%20arrived%20new%20home.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDz6-rucx1Oj5NNYFuL6celywIFMfNS1ruFkfhYi-uxakOioL2TkREa8TDQGE2gD7Eh7Ude_yW_XpNzOKUIV2fwev7rPqxw61uA0-gW62bgvjYdj1PLuXhyTsbjchcf_fa-pwDSiQfX5BO19rKPDUtJeoC5xCVudx_zfy2Kgr08C6S7BfgSR0NMTe_/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20as%20it%20arrived%20new%20home.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>After arriving I took in all that came with the bike; severalboxes of bits to put it back together. A box of documents, books and paperwork. And then there was the bike itself; the numbers matching a sister model in the Velocette registry confirmed that this was a true Thruxton. You could see from the damage that it had been dropped during it's days as a racer. It wore it's battle scars and safety wire in a timeless fashion. The box of documents was the interesting part. Many of the names were of the old first guard and the first Velocette scene! Names of people; some that I knew and some that I wished I had. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj45rDVGT7sXBQdxBX1rvUwmoT_-vztLSCp73_nLh_-a7mBr29ND6EyAObG1myJ-oGyBxH0PVTb4mc7Vclq_vTVu9Wo4Kl57iQK3kr-DD46yXlDAS-MFXngcDmwPohQUzT7PdESu3K9zSWSKd3axu7gQgqQlBUTOeKarN42XeD2mQ5pNP15_bSPOEZv/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20new%20home.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj45rDVGT7sXBQdxBX1rvUwmoT_-vztLSCp73_nLh_-a7mBr29ND6EyAObG1myJ-oGyBxH0PVTb4mc7Vclq_vTVu9Wo4Kl57iQK3kr-DD46yXlDAS-MFXngcDmwPohQUzT7PdESu3K9zSWSKd3axu7gQgqQlBUTOeKarN42XeD2mQ5pNP15_bSPOEZv/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20new%20home.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">exhaust, seat and tank added for the picture. the tank has been repainted, however body filler has been used on the right side to fill in crash damage from the clip on bar.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3WL0jVJgyyVWe7GwJ97Jg5abCSWRjx5wozJSmmhoWr9kx6pLwgJP32Oadg4iXUoWkuagod9I3XjpNXIrMfsNsRiEGZKZpDC8R2RWLrlnCLgRVWQEg_-WCcjtNVu0Bxl6FmpDYqgDCi_HbdelDpS9Uj4b7vWE_4Ix4KvtqdhxLD-Upw6PYK0IfTJp/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20with%2063%20MSS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3WL0jVJgyyVWe7GwJ97Jg5abCSWRjx5wozJSmmhoWr9kx6pLwgJP32Oadg4iXUoWkuagod9I3XjpNXIrMfsNsRiEGZKZpDC8R2RWLrlnCLgRVWQEg_-WCcjtNVu0Bxl6FmpDYqgDCi_HbdelDpS9Uj4b7vWE_4Ix4KvtqdhxLD-Upw6PYK0IfTJp/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20with%2063%20MSS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I've begun the recommissioning process almost immediately as the previous owner had begun to take it apart. So the first stage is to inventory what is in the boxes and what is needed to get it back to road worthy. The only missing parts are the Lucas distributor and the bolt that holds the speedo bracket onto the fork tube top nut. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD8qJxzSKZIYpxlDL2H1zuy8cGRkk35saiU07oTKyjEO9Hsnh2R9-BB3Q4R2C_M342a05nJ_3lrS8BY5zb94NXejsBrB41KdmPR7VwVx0oJo2KrFfLHy5vHO1X324q9pwh_rScEZaLFCDLYtsyYGicdy489_JrWTsQ3sLPfXg1D_baImhk0b6IBB-F/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20and%20Mark%20S%20Gibson.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD8qJxzSKZIYpxlDL2H1zuy8cGRkk35saiU07oTKyjEO9Hsnh2R9-BB3Q4R2C_M342a05nJ_3lrS8BY5zb94NXejsBrB41KdmPR7VwVx0oJo2KrFfLHy5vHO1X324q9pwh_rScEZaLFCDLYtsyYGicdy489_JrWTsQ3sLPfXg1D_baImhk0b6IBB-F/w400-h300/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20and%20Mark%20S%20Gibson.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Mark S. Gibson using the bike as intended</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZa0zljKP6V2QKJetG8U5_5IST9LcccCh3w_PHkuVw_mudVcaw5tyiXVavxFi5BtfJS6RtBQLXd53TXkm8oVvbh6NTUZAROErcX5PUL3y3YzxIVVv6_zCPqe7saBdUkaIA5ikUvCqh0LJRkCCWtmE84DFFDcJsp3R1-6rITs-1KzSyc5Q1AqOVeeHY/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20in%20the%20workshop.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZa0zljKP6V2QKJetG8U5_5IST9LcccCh3w_PHkuVw_mudVcaw5tyiXVavxFi5BtfJS6RtBQLXd53TXkm8oVvbh6NTUZAROErcX5PUL3y3YzxIVVv6_zCPqe7saBdUkaIA5ikUvCqh0LJRkCCWtmE84DFFDcJsp3R1-6rITs-1KzSyc5Q1AqOVeeHY/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20in%20the%20workshop.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the workshop, getting ready to get bring it back.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The engine was already in the process of being dismantled; the timing chest cover was only held on with three screws and the distributor missing. So first chore is to inspect the round and round parts. The carb slide was stuck and after removing the carb, I found sand within the intake bore.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJb2gSUA5CWiQMmHmocVUmvmFIgLABViZeMxQ244P_lX6LrsiaU9zgFZG5BKWG9WDwxcjK9o-n4vsHZ1bXIGaFrx_etklpDAlkc5O_RN2kzSRwtmvl9Q6A6LarmNZz4GRvpyVvifNP0crAE8Y7rEJwP3AUnpQ1ZnRGFB2siZkrU5e6ql1-qgRJAX6a/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20sand%20in%20the%20intake.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJb2gSUA5CWiQMmHmocVUmvmFIgLABViZeMxQ244P_lX6LrsiaU9zgFZG5BKWG9WDwxcjK9o-n4vsHZ1bXIGaFrx_etklpDAlkc5O_RN2kzSRwtmvl9Q6A6LarmNZz4GRvpyVvifNP0crAE8Y7rEJwP3AUnpQ1ZnRGFB2siZkrU5e6ql1-qgRJAX6a/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20sand%20in%20the%20intake.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>With sand, I'm going to aire on the side of caution. Off will come the head to inspect the piston and barrel bore and maybe even further. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMS8rup8sjlHeZi81F2zUkj9QMOwbBJlBKaGwEPPEy7-wQ8BCEZ75QhGFPXx5tAYaTmFy0W5j_JPEX4D5ao0fW-FooL_kS4uCM0lovAezydhmDAOaHZjZSWnIDf-5I4gBx3CNc6-9crM2HEuxFT-kT15pH7t5MK0TwmiaZtQ9RRP64ItsFxlhyK7z/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20rocker%20box%20off.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMS8rup8sjlHeZi81F2zUkj9QMOwbBJlBKaGwEPPEy7-wQ8BCEZ75QhGFPXx5tAYaTmFy0W5j_JPEX4D5ao0fW-FooL_kS4uCM0lovAezydhmDAOaHZjZSWnIDf-5I4gBx3CNc6-9crM2HEuxFT-kT15pH7t5MK0TwmiaZtQ9RRP64ItsFxlhyK7z/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20rocker%20box%20off.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3-Xna2Gs_DmGUQxXyzYmLwmQY5vpopkXTsYECbFUF9clp-N_PEopmCZB8wXNTnhNS53zohyXiR1wPKmPaaAWgRT5--8xkN8QEMYUet037g2J5WQ5ww3fmeLYe4lRSmD_G3h0aqAyg1URfZjdXsgHvMjMkfoR8SbuXuixMTQlI2Al-M-zd0CxUMiNW/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20rockers.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3-Xna2Gs_DmGUQxXyzYmLwmQY5vpopkXTsYECbFUF9clp-N_PEopmCZB8wXNTnhNS53zohyXiR1wPKmPaaAWgRT5--8xkN8QEMYUet037g2J5WQ5ww3fmeLYe4lRSmD_G3h0aqAyg1URfZjdXsgHvMjMkfoR8SbuXuixMTQlI2Al-M-zd0CxUMiNW/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20rockers.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">rockers show little wear</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXhvzZO5zbbU8UVSe_v-weQ68FNJOqkWSXbmZVScgODYF63Q33ehD0GDSuskpdv5FCz3oUGFbwAswVXjO_Z163MqaZpCxhh87YDu0wAa0Js34oQaYTsXiFtkz8rJlQk4HXIoBTSxrmYUb00ChgdLX3GRQxl27F9AgEgRHSz12YIM1w-zVu02an9res/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20%20barrel%20off.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the tools shown in the picture are the only tools that were needed to remove the top end<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbumLl1iDYtX3tGajv0YDymKczXqTo7V57R6ZqEUMaxnKybAA0vM2OuDQpe4INSlP3Jqa6HOQWWU3Z1ASPe6SNo3cPx5RUNP2NjrS5t5GvziE-G8n7PYDyPd6ReLfpI42T9iKBakioBhBh2mEYtmI0Y_B1AqrA8f4SYFbW2TeQwUD4We_wW1Q8Xy-/s2592/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20measuring%20rings%20and%20base%20plates.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbumLl1iDYtX3tGajv0YDymKczXqTo7V57R6ZqEUMaxnKybAA0vM2OuDQpe4INSlP3Jqa6HOQWWU3Z1ASPe6SNo3cPx5RUNP2NjrS5t5GvziE-G8n7PYDyPd6ReLfpI42T9iKBakioBhBh2mEYtmI0Y_B1AqrA8f4SYFbW2TeQwUD4We_wW1Q8Xy-/s320/1970%20Velocette%20Thruxton%20measuring%20rings%20and%20base%20plates.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Currently the piston is on standard bore; the rings are marginal to worn. Everything on the connecting rod and mains feel smooth. As time goes on I'll try to give a second account of my mental approach. A possible writeup of "so you got a Velo? Now what?" - a sort of list how my mind goes about getting to know a new to me machine. <div>Ok, all for now.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-37257268154899672772022-10-25T20:24:00.002-04:002022-10-25T20:24:31.256-04:00Gathering of the Faithful 2022/ New England Speed Society<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtSU8kyKY4EqBCiZLHPnswLi286qbcPV3eAX4MT3X2NBNp0Xs4YwO43CkX5lBhvqcTFQwMEPxHU_qQheidzH_RR5g38TXceYuh6Hg5tPA21Q3goTwwVvvmepYpAymXCUYyxCI98_IzNJ5RLA0l5gZDrJPxzAA-2fDMB6r1nTuVWcYhJirCwzZwN8fz/s2048/SM_DSC0003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtSU8kyKY4EqBCiZLHPnswLi286qbcPV3eAX4MT3X2NBNp0Xs4YwO43CkX5lBhvqcTFQwMEPxHU_qQheidzH_RR5g38TXceYuh6Hg5tPA21Q3goTwwVvvmepYpAymXCUYyxCI98_IzNJ5RLA0l5gZDrJPxzAA-2fDMB6r1nTuVWcYhJirCwzZwN8fz/s320/SM_DSC0003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">About two weekends ago, I made a mad dash on short notice to the 21st Gathering of the Faithful in Middleboro MA. G.O.T.F was held on Saturday 15th from 9AM to 2PM. With a few hours of sleep, I awoke at 6AM to ready the old Velocette for a spirited run down the local interstate route 495. Most of the time I'll keep the Velo off this route as speeds tend to be on the faster side. I put my immediate family on sweep duty with a blanket text of where, why, and what to bring. She did well in keeping with the 70 to 80+ traffic speeds. Me? a little on the cautious side. They say they run the best just before they blow. The most interesting thing was the flywheel effect; as the speeds moved into the more modern territory, the big flywheels of the MSS kept momentum cleanly. Power pulses smooth out and the vibes disappeared beneath my feet. However this seemed to cause the throttle to have only small effect until the flywheels caught up or slowed down; you could feel the balance point in the throttle. After an hour of "running with the bulls" we made our destination in Middleboro. Already a good size of 'faithful' were present. I spend the day taking pictures both in color and in black and white as the cars and bikes moved about. Some would stay the day, others were only for there an hour or two then back on the road. While I'll have to spend a few more weeks combing through the 500+ plus pictures; I thought to get these, the most interesting black and white ones out for viewing. Have a look see and enjoy. Maybe we'll see you at the gathering next year! we'll get some color shots up soon.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOj2XT5xRDmptSeTsRX7tyOxGeyECRODlvknqnO6mpSSbzvllw5CgwMAeWIxp0jjOLURM7iePyt-oodVENOxcWH8glViKdc_ZGpbc2V5E3lZjRt3f0GFaEYaRy5iDXsFOWBlXliRhwOy3QhNOgIil3ryL5_MDxh0lcWBIQqo2aHLKjjLuprn4yNF1y/s2048/SM__DSC0009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOj2XT5xRDmptSeTsRX7tyOxGeyECRODlvknqnO6mpSSbzvllw5CgwMAeWIxp0jjOLURM7iePyt-oodVENOxcWH8glViKdc_ZGpbc2V5E3lZjRt3f0GFaEYaRy5iDXsFOWBlXliRhwOy3QhNOgIil3ryL5_MDxh0lcWBIQqo2aHLKjjLuprn4yNF1y/s320/SM__DSC0009.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9PrnheQH2MRr5FT4RcOSVLazy8q25mcc_dXtHdUv1ehG04hk3qw3lHHJC7d97UbNs3H2O-4E587Kv_hVR5FyvHCqKlqXm5mJY_Gl9rC6WsFkx-lOTjZVkvaAshTdb1aW64ZTd1aUXvKu-dAJmk6P0Cxrht-85a26Ci8n5ntdpoT55fcMgYUHcaf8h/s2048/SM__DSC0011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Worthy of the gathering.</td></tr></tbody></table></div><br />Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com0Middleborough, MA, USA41.8929942 -70.910770813.582760363821151 -106.0670208 70.203228036178842 -35.754520799999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-75202076999121451292022-10-11T12:06:00.005-04:002022-12-27T08:14:08.054-05:00Busy but not busy, keeping busy<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Well it's been a few, or more like several months since I've posted anything on the blog. In some ways, alot has been going on. In others ways, nothing has happened. I guess it's all a point of view. <br /><br /><br />About a month ago at one of the last shows a chap brought this Floyd Clymers Indian/Velo for sale. It was interesting to see one up close. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4hpVNu7M8nx_Cu4I9qaK8B5HiAK9WKBUT42mnIKod940RMMtqcIVtA2A7Cj47ROQssevi1-DAgyJ6OxkPFiDsF2DbM0Tvq8jE6nEh7ZZvzsB6QmczhgFLoRBTV7K2sisAMziJdCZUHGoomOKsKxvwBLfT6ftmzfG0RVjSR107lK4DEnxTEuvE-Idl/s4032/IMG_20220911_102432.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4hpVNu7M8nx_Cu4I9qaK8B5HiAK9WKBUT42mnIKod940RMMtqcIVtA2A7Cj47ROQssevi1-DAgyJ6OxkPFiDsF2DbM0Tvq8jE6nEh7ZZvzsB6QmczhgFLoRBTV7K2sisAMziJdCZUHGoomOKsKxvwBLfT6ftmzfG0RVjSR107lK4DEnxTEuvE-Idl/s320/IMG_20220911_102432.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-wCBtJYJjcmAs8Y0ZXHv9wgFZgiIu-BoqPFPA6URU8Ly9nXTXzDIYtYVvDZ8FNpjEk0kNghlkM95yDK8QVqdjol4vQGstJXEnRWWPlnhzyRKRlcCGdNWWq__SmDcY1bGJ8fo1KKeFWaeJmTDE9j7OFSl6j7eRTEsymguBfnGAf4_4pzy8Vi_Tjhif/s4032/IMG_20220911_102542_01.jpg" style="display: block; 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I spent a few days doing video here are there. It will be a couple of weeks before I can edit all the footage though.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4SeAufmNFcE3Eb0oDZhTtztmLmn6uzKTcz5aJtFGLbyyuN3hzo44tXwcyNoyVauCH2hh71-f5DV-2NiR2ceG74IDJT0kx8CtHECrqxrqYSwy4e4IdHv0uGpa90Rj6GI_guB4cUfzeo-2WUTcQYYZAWlE4B7O_bgCMUuz_4Rd8JadX6B8wQ_Fez9xr/s2592/PXL_20221008_161814659.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4SeAufmNFcE3Eb0oDZhTtztmLmn6uzKTcz5aJtFGLbyyuN3hzo44tXwcyNoyVauCH2hh71-f5DV-2NiR2ceG74IDJT0kx8CtHECrqxrqYSwy4e4IdHv0uGpa90Rj6GI_guB4cUfzeo-2WUTcQYYZAWlE4B7O_bgCMUuz_4Rd8JadX6B8wQ_Fez9xr/s320/PXL_20221008_161814659.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyRifjVLSDAWrecDJT-KeOMnqjNxSF-XE1stuW4E0sVr19ZYOatyNgpvuXXwZdiWKAiLkqWejTgfz4SnQAxTkCrK9FaU6vI30Fa0_ggGOiHiI7gMQx68w91_2SFNmcDxprbX3_sO80Tce5BhUMdepW_CakNmH5EilzZexWKakBoUljJMsRLEXpQji_/s2592/PXL_20221008_161823618.jpg" style="display: block; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4kuiDwmA2E4LSK3Zyp6qWuoRtZ72Ex_lOTyjUdZvCAhfMWFC6uVyz-SsMi831Uq1A4Cf0rpWvAREeHmiDFaa0LsdnpSbwqmWTfuq538YsHtKj3Hk31FAKz4iNuPtwAEzzFF4RQ36erDsSTB6scHXVxnZ_vQI8TYV_RVmoCBvFP4VGYn361swZiZq_/s2592/PXL_20221009_112321540.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4kuiDwmA2E4LSK3Zyp6qWuoRtZ72Ex_lOTyjUdZvCAhfMWFC6uVyz-SsMi831Uq1A4Cf0rpWvAREeHmiDFaa0LsdnpSbwqmWTfuq538YsHtKj3Hk31FAKz4iNuPtwAEzzFF4RQ36erDsSTB6scHXVxnZ_vQI8TYV_RVmoCBvFP4VGYn361swZiZq_/s320/PXL_20221009_112321540.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tim's Vanagon</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9gOmexT9k6Pvj9wnRCzV5c9ZB5e9YqvtPSYA-6H2oo58JH_hU6sCMnrOa4zgoGLufPLOqpQRrPdD8P6pMgHTJOACKjPGLOYZP6VT0Hezr0h5VV3z2-REJc9vLASccBJ6lrDokeH4UPVMcLggqXMwwKxyCCsRQ1c0yaYpvfSI2G5RFas2Dsr4rjJ4/s2592/PXL_20221008_161811367.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9gOmexT9k6Pvj9wnRCzV5c9ZB5e9YqvtPSYA-6H2oo58JH_hU6sCMnrOa4zgoGLufPLOqpQRrPdD8P6pMgHTJOACKjPGLOYZP6VT0Hezr0h5VV3z2-REJc9vLASccBJ6lrDokeH4UPVMcLggqXMwwKxyCCsRQ1c0yaYpvfSI2G5RFas2Dsr4rjJ4/s320/PXL_20221008_161811367.jpg" /></a></div>Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-45568208975774436332022-01-06T19:04:00.004-05:002022-12-27T08:14:50.512-05:00Tractor repairs<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAK_tXV3Ji9QZ-DYIuNC6VLKF0nyKHLGaoE-c9Ih3l-cHOwf21O3W-HlSMMYyp6a9YuTG61gNfqGLjcXTa8olehZWiZgDef55futoy549-h2XnpO_yeS0N3mmI-DnGpmRCaFCpc6nJL66b5IpLVmPVV9LVnf6Iwtqt-vLcrJwIv6Ful3I1OxMpLmhN=s2240" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="1406" data-original-width="2240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAK_tXV3Ji9QZ-DYIuNC6VLKF0nyKHLGaoE-c9Ih3l-cHOwf21O3W-HlSMMYyp6a9YuTG61gNfqGLjcXTa8olehZWiZgDef55futoy549-h2XnpO_yeS0N3mmI-DnGpmRCaFCpc6nJL66b5IpLVmPVV9LVnf6Iwtqt-vLcrJwIv6Ful3I1OxMpLmhN=s320"/></a></div>Working on the XLCH for a bit today. It's been buried next to the furnace for about four years. Figured it might be time to do some investigation on it. With a battery hooked directly on the coil and new set of points and a condensor, we have spark. Sadly, the crank drain on the bottom of the case is bunged up and won't seal without some means of repair or whatnot. Still sparks are a plus.
Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991996487517867191.post-87452616713155652142021-12-28T11:51:00.002-05:002021-12-28T11:51:45.712-05:00STEP<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEclEU254Rzb6dEYPPVvC2RTCpWSr99BhFH_CY8lWEsm5Kg8Iw_z4pDdk6BTvzVTBSwdVj5wg0XOjnMUNxN871gSLfKhkLCGv-UD1CSHgOP2Ghixh_UjfDlvEwwJIWX1V03qi1uwX8yNDay8M5-UoHwZgDl1rSiMBe8x3CurZ_nlbXJCYKJjVtmTrw=s2688" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="2688" data-original-width="1512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEclEU254Rzb6dEYPPVvC2RTCpWSr99BhFH_CY8lWEsm5Kg8Iw_z4pDdk6BTvzVTBSwdVj5wg0XOjnMUNxN871gSLfKhkLCGv-UD1CSHgOP2Ghixh_UjfDlvEwwJIWX1V03qi1uwX8yNDay8M5-UoHwZgDl1rSiMBe8x3CurZ_nlbXJCYKJjVtmTrw=s320"/></a></div>Rhynchocephalianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833799031268706386noreply@blogger.com0