Forum: The Board
05-29-2018, 12:47 PM
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Re: Shovel head gasket
This is an old trick for "machining" heads, manifolds, and such. Go to the auto body section at Napa get some stick on long board sandpaper. Choose your desired grit and stick a few sheets down to a...
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Forum: The Board
10-02-2017, 11:45 AM
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Re: Panhead. Stiff spot in rotating assembly
I can't blame the guy I bought it from though. He purchased it from the people who rebuilt it. He told me what he knew about the engine, he even let me pull the heads off the engine, and he let me...
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Forum: The Board
10-01-2017, 02:29 PM
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Re: Panhead. Stiff spot in rotating assembly
That can be frustrating. I can admit that I don't know everything and I'm OK with sharing my learning process with others so they can avoid making the same mistakes that I have.
Yes so true!...
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Forum: The Board
10-01-2017, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 31
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Re: Panhead. Stiff spot in rotating assembly
Ok guys I finally got to the bottom of this issue and yes it was pretty simple. I decided to borrow a nice Brown and Sharpe Micrometer rather than the digital Chinese calipers. Then I measured all my...
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Forum: The Board
09-24-2017, 11:53 PM
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Re: Panhead. Stiff spot in rotating assembly
I haven't meant to leave everyone hanging on this but I've had family in town and had no time to work on it.
This engine has NOT ran since its rebuild in the 80's. It looks to have a new crankpin,...
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Forum: The Board
09-11-2017, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 31
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Re: Panhead. Stiff spot in rotating assembly
Yeah Jaws I agree with you but I've checked the rotating assembly everyway I know how, I've measured all my bearings with a good caliper, I've measured my races, and I've eliminated any other parts...
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Forum: The Board
09-09-2017, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 31
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Re: Panhead. Stiff spot in rotating assembly
I found a guy about 20 miles away who has the lapping tool for the cases. I am going to give him a try. I feel confident that my flywheels are true. Thanks for giving me some other things to check....
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Forum: The Board
09-06-2017, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 31
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Re: Panhead. Stiff spot in rotating assembly
This was while rotating with the rods.
I agree with what your saying and I did keep that in mind, but its defiantly more than just that. The end play in the assembly becomes stiffer as well. Thanks...
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Forum: The Board
09-05-2017, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 31
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Re: Panhead. Stiff spot in rotating assembly
Ok geezer, I checked a few things. It has new connecting rods.
The end play of the big end of the rod is within specifications. Measuring it to the best of my abilities with a feeler gauge it...
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Forum: The Board
09-05-2017, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 31
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Panhead. Stiff spot in rotating assembly
Hi guys, I bought a '49 panhead engine last winter. Although the motor was claimed to be rebuilt in the 1980's I decided to disassemble and inspect it before I start it up. So far everything has been...
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Forum: The Board
06-26-2017, 01:00 AM
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Forum: The Board
04-15-2017, 12:10 AM
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Forum: The Board
04-14-2017, 11:24 PM
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Forum: The Board
02-05-2017, 12:18 AM
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Re: Star hub vs Mid star
I'm jumping back a bit here but this struck my curiosity.
I use a WC 9005 wheel cylinder (which I believe is a 1" bore rather than the original 1 1/8" bore) on my mid star rear brake. I use the...
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Forum: Parts For Sale
01-30-2017, 09:41 PM
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Forum: The Board
01-11-2017, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Tube bender recommendation
I have a JD2 model 3. I really like it
One of the reasons I chose this bender is that it's very common and I have some friends that also have it. We can share our different dies that way.
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Forum: The Board
11-25-2016, 10:59 AM
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Forum: The Board
11-24-2016, 01:44 PM
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Re: lacing 16" rear rim - help!
Yes, the way joe 49 says.
I hope you get some better info than what I can offer I've only done about six wheels or so and those are my only tips. good luck
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Forum: The Board
11-24-2016, 01:00 PM
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Re: lacing 16" rear rim - help!
I just laced a couple 18s the other day. Make sure you didn't tighten the nipples more than a few turns on the side you just did. I stack magazines under the rim to try to center the rim with the...
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Forum: The Board
04-26-2016, 11:55 PM
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Re: Zodiac: The Envy of Seattle
Looking good,
Brazing is surprisingly strong so don't sweat that too much.
As far as TIG goes you'll get hooked for sure. It's not an "art". It's a skill. And like any other skill practice makes...
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Forum: The Board
04-23-2016, 11:34 PM
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Forum: The Board
04-21-2016, 09:52 PM
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Re: S&S Super B Throttle Shaft issues
Good thought, I think I'm just looking for a more long term fix. But don't get me wrong before I got my loaner carb a similar thought crossed my mind just so I could get riding again asap.
Geezer...
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Forum: The Board
04-20-2016, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: S&S Super B Throttle Shaft issues
Thanks for the input guys.
Farmall you might be onto something. I think that idea might work.
I think one hole is pretty straight. I have to double check but if it is I'm thinking leave it be,...
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Forum: The Board
04-20-2016, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 18
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S&S Super B Throttle Shaft issues
Hello everyone, I usually don't ask for advice on here but I'm reaching out in hopes to find some advice from some guys with experience with vacuum leaks at the throttle shaft on an S&S carb.
I...
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Forum: The Board
04-11-2016, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 608
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Re: lets see some Ironhead pics
Alex Rindskopf is the dude that built this bike. He has a shop in Cleveland Ohio called Strange Cycle. I dunno if he's on here but he is on Instagram as strange_cycle. He is a really good metal guy....
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