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Post by duffer on Jan 29, 2023 12:05:15 GMT
The old "running on only one cylinder " problem. So far - Plugs swapped Fat blue spark seen both sides Compression checked Carbs ultrasonic cleaned Both exhausts puffing at the back when running. Cold left pipe still
Going to try- Fresh condenser Fresh cdi Spare set of carbs
Any other ideas š”
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Post by duffer on Feb 1, 2023 20:28:52 GMT
The spare carbs fixed it. Running OK now. No surprises, but Buster diagnosed it.
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Post by buster on Feb 2, 2023 5:46:30 GMT
glad to hear its up and running Steve
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Post by duffer on Feb 5, 2023 20:07:58 GMT
It is always nice to post about how well a project is going. It's nice to think you may be doing a good job. THIS.... is not one of those posts. I have got the bike to run, but had to keep turning it off quickly as the oil light would not go out. Had this problem before and it was a buggered sensor. No problem. Ordered a new one and fitted it. Still got a light, turn it off quick ! Took it to bits again and took the pump off. Tested it in a tub of oil. Worked a treat. Now I am a self taught spanner turner but I have learned a bit. I take LOADS of pictures and know when to stop if something is not right, but what is wrong ? I called about a bit and got CTB who suggested I check the pressure relief valve as it could be stuck. "Give it a push from underneath and you will find it springs out and back if it ok". I met no resistance with my screwdriver. In fact, no resistance at all. Time to look at the old pictures. Can you see it ? Look again... There is no effing relief valve is there ??!!!! Undo everything, engine out ! I had changed the sumps and not checked. My fault. No excuses. A total *******. Engine back in now. Probably another couple of hours to get back to where I was. No sign of any damage as it was built up with loads of grease and other lubricant. This bastard has fought me every step of the way.
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Post by CTB on Feb 5, 2023 23:30:09 GMT
Very impressed with your speed to strip and rebuild that engine, if it were me I would have sulked and hit my head against a wall for a few days first š.
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Post by duffer on Feb 6, 2023 6:34:24 GMT
Very much appreciated your help to work out the problem. Now added it to my list of things that I will never do again. As for the speed... I just cracked on, but ther was a tune in my head all the time I was working... It's time to play the music It's time to light the lights It's time to meet the Muppets on the Muppet show tonight......
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Post by buster on Feb 6, 2023 9:30:55 GMT
oops! at least theres no harm been done and you might even get oil pressure now
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Post by duffer on Feb 6, 2023 11:42:04 GMT
Thanks Buster. This bike has aged me 10 years š
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Post by duffer on Feb 9, 2023 20:10:53 GMT
Pleased to report that it is all back together with strong oil pressure and an instantly extinguishing light.
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Post by shuttlespanker on Feb 11, 2023 10:45:15 GMT
What did you use on the plastic surrounds for the clocks, to get them as black as that?
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Post by duffer on Feb 11, 2023 13:16:19 GMT
Much as I would like to say that there is an aerosol of magic...there isn't. I find that over decades of being sprayed with "Back to Black " or other suchlike, the plastics get a build up of goo over them. I spend ages with a soft copper wire brush gently rubbing it all off. Then a rub over with a thinners soaked cloth. Only then do I go back at it with a decent plastic cleaner. Still not perfect, but much better.
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Post by growntree on Feb 11, 2023 20:03:32 GMT
I've always found automatic transmission fluid does a good job of getting plastic back to the original black colour.
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Post by duffer on Feb 12, 2023 19:11:11 GMT
It is now that time of year that I can get back to the paint jobs that have been building up. Only three of these parts are for the Fibber, the rest just turned up. Lots of rubbing down been done this weekend. Plenty of filling and getting some shape back in these parts. Primer on tomorrow. See what you can recognise....
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Post by BritPete on Feb 12, 2023 19:27:16 GMT
It is now that time of year that I can get back to the paint jobs that have been building up. Only three of these parts are for the Fibber, the rest just turned up. Lots of rubbing down been done this weekend. Plenty of filling and getting some shape back in these parts. Primer on tomorrow. See what you can recognise.... Not guilty mālaud
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Post by duffer on Feb 12, 2023 19:54:40 GMT
Except I usually am.
Wasn't me. Didn't do it. Nobody saw me do it. You can't prove anything.
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