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by bobnorton
Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:39 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission Shop
Topic: FAQ: clutch pushrod order info
Replies: 26
Views: 70385

Re: FAQ: clutch pushrod order info

I seem to have the later engine and the earlier shorter rods !, mine are 110mm when they should be 113.5 mm. But i don't see why i should not just use the earlier set up with the extra roller. I have a suspicion that a roller may have fell into the clutch center,and as the clutch is firmly stuck its...
by bobnorton
Fri Mar 22, 2013 5:08 am
Forum: Single Cylinder Bevel Drive Engines > 250, 350 & 450
Topic: Timing cover won't budge!
Replies: 10
Views: 20358

Re: Timing cover won't budge!

Getting the marks to line up on the gears behind the points is a bit awkward, if you undo the screw in the points shaft and tap gently you can leave the gears in the case (i think!!) which will help getting the marks to line up, you also need to finish up with the points plate in a mid slot position...
by bobnorton
Fri Mar 22, 2013 4:38 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission Shop
Topic: FAQ: clutch pushrod order info
Replies: 26
Views: 70385

Re: FAQ: clutch pushrod order info

There must be a knack to replacing the outer spring box and keeping the bits from falling out, either that or i need longer bits or something is wrong.Tried heavy grease, and clutch center adjuster all the way in or falling out.
by bobnorton
Fri Mar 22, 2013 2:37 am
Forum: Single Cylinder Bevel Drive Engines > 250, 350 & 450
Topic: Timing cover won't budge!
Replies: 10
Views: 20358

Re: Timing cover won't budge!

The timing is a bit tricky, the cam drive has a hunting tooth design and needs to be turned over about 6 times ??, to get all the marks to align. Its easy to get the points 180 degrees out ,firing at the top of the exhaust stroke. What ign system do you have,flywheel AC mag, or battery fed coil?. Wh...
by bobnorton
Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:04 pm
Forum: Single Cylinder Bevel Drive Engines > 250, 350 & 450
Topic: Timing cover won't budge!
Replies: 10
Views: 20358

Re: Timing cover won't budge!

If you get stuck I may be not too far away.
by bobnorton
Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:03 pm
Forum: Single Cylinder Bevel Drive Engines > 250, 350 & 450
Topic: Timing cover won't budge!
Replies: 10
Views: 20358

Re: Timing cover won't budge!

You could try removing the screw in the end of the points shaft.
by bobnorton
Mon Mar 18, 2013 11:59 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission Shop
Topic: FAQ: clutch pushrod order info
Replies: 26
Views: 70385

Re: FAQ: clutch pushrod order info

I've decided to clean up the ends of rods and rollers ,which will also make a bit more room, and allow an extra ball, the big problem is in refittig the cover when you have to get all the bits to engage and the small rod won't stay put . I am fitting an extended lever which makes a huge difference ....
by bobnorton
Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:38 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission Shop
Topic: FAQ: clutch pushrod order info
Replies: 26
Views: 70385

Re: FAQ: clutch pushrod order info

Hi Craig, After 6 attemps to refit the selector box (and lots of swearing) i wonder if it would be better to rip out, the neutral indicator crap and the crossover linkage and revert back to Taglioni's orriginal design! ,all this crapp was surely designed by a commitee of clowns. Or perhaps i'm the c...
by bobnorton
Mon Mar 18, 2013 4:53 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission Shop
Topic: FAQ: clutch pushrod order info
Replies: 26
Views: 70385

Re: FAQ: clutch pushrod order info

I appear to have an odd arrangement of bits. According to the parts list , my motor no 851769 should have 113.5 rods with one roller between ,one roller at clutch end and two rollers and ball at the lever side. What i have is the earlier arrangement with 110 rods with two small rollers between and a...
by bobnorton
Fri Mar 15, 2013 9:29 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission Shop
Topic: FAQ: clutch pushrod order info
Replies: 26
Views: 70385

Re: FAQ: clutch pushrod order info

I have been greasing up mine( GTS) today and they won't go back in!!<i suspect the tunnel has some steps stopping the rods ,do you still need measurements??.
by bobnorton
Fri Mar 15, 2013 9:19 am
Forum: Chassis & Suspension Shop
Topic: Adjusting head bearings.
Replies: 7
Views: 15038

Re: Adjusting head bearings.

Found a mate who will make me a bearing adjuster!, so its onwards again, We have an SV in the family and i have ridden it several times ,but have no recollection of its nature,thats how memorable it was.Perhaps i NEED a bevel.Into the clutch area next.
by bobnorton
Fri Mar 15, 2013 2:24 am
Forum: Chassis & Suspension Shop
Topic: Adjusting head bearings.
Replies: 7
Views: 15038

Re: Adjusting head bearings.

Hi Wdietz, This bike is a crazy mixture of expense and total ineptitude, I have rebuilt bikes from almost archialogical remains and had less problems than Ducatis have brought me. I should have bought a rider as at this time thats what i need.I may have to resort to a Suzuki SV650.
by bobnorton
Thu Mar 14, 2013 2:37 pm
Forum: Chassis & Suspension Shop
Topic: Adjusting head bearings.
Replies: 7
Views: 15038

Re: Adjusting head bearings.

Hi Steve,Yup its missing, How anyone could work to such low standards leaves me floored, there is nothing i can trust now,thinking i may be better off breaking the bike and cutting my losses.I dread looking inside the motor.
by bobnorton
Thu Mar 14, 2013 1:40 am
Forum: Chassis & Suspension Shop
Topic: Adjusting head bearings.
Replies: 7
Views: 15038

Adjusting head bearings.

Despite looking closely i have been unable to see a lockring , these are Ceriani forks , is it possible that the DPO has managed to leave this off after fitting new taper rollers?.
by bobnorton
Thu Mar 14, 2013 1:34 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission Shop
Topic: Stuck clutch
Replies: 8
Views: 9570

Re: Stuck clutch

I was resisting working on the starter as untill i have a proper battery set -up i don't know there is anything wrong with it, i already have a page list of faults to rectify that grows longer each time i look too close!.

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