My new Harley project
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Thanks, I enjoy it. A few more little things accomplished. I took apart the gas pedal assembly and cleaned it up.
NAPA didn't have any bushings, so I'll have to wait until after Christmas to go to a hardware store that has stuff like that.
Painted and installed the gas tank with new hose and filter.
I had some old style crimp clamps left over from my 82 FXR restoration so I used them here.
I need a new coil, this one started leaking when I brushed off the rust. I had one in my stash for decades, but can't find it now. Probably threw it in the trash when I moved
Merry Christmas to all!
NAPA didn't have any bushings, so I'll have to wait until after Christmas to go to a hardware store that has stuff like that.
Painted and installed the gas tank with new hose and filter.
I had some old style crimp clamps left over from my 82 FXR restoration so I used them here.
I need a new coil, this one started leaking when I brushed off the rust. I had one in my stash for decades, but can't find it now. Probably threw it in the trash when I moved
Merry Christmas to all!
Last edited by Joe12RK; Dec 23, 2023 at 03:24 PM.
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The starter/generator made a funny noise when running so I took it apart to examine the brushes and bearings. It was rebuild some time in the past, so the bearings are perfect.
The brushes are fairly new and the commutator looks OK but there is some buildup between the bars at the edge of the brush contact area. I started cleaning with a fine hacksaw blade, but it's a little wide. I need to find a better tool.
The case going to be easier to clean and paint it when apart.
The brushes are fairly new and the commutator looks OK but there is some buildup between the bars at the edge of the brush contact area. I started cleaning with a fine hacksaw blade, but it's a little wide. I need to find a better tool.
The case going to be easier to clean and paint it when apart.
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Touched up the grooves and sanded the commutator,
and cleaned everything up. Those German engineers are clever. You can retract the brushes and let the spring hold them in place while assembling the commutator end.
A little paint and it's ready to install when the motor is done.
It seems quieter now.
and cleaned everything up. Those German engineers are clever. You can retract the brushes and let the spring hold them in place while assembling the commutator end.
A little paint and it's ready to install when the motor is done.
It seems quieter now.
Last edited by Joe12RK; Dec 26, 2023 at 05:46 PM.
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I like detailing small parts for installation. Latest was the gas pedal assembly. I started it a while ago, but had a hard time finding replacement bushings until last week.
I took photos before disassembly so it goes back together correctly
It is held together by a roll pin thru the base of the pedal itself. With everything apart it was straightforward to clean, paint and polish the parts.
Ready to go back in
I took photos before disassembly so it goes back together correctly
It is held together by a roll pin thru the base of the pedal itself. With everything apart it was straightforward to clean, paint and polish the parts.
Ready to go back in
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I'm bummed out about the crankpin and bearing. I have tried everything I can think of to fix the zip code problem that is keeping them bouncing around within the USPS system with no luck. I was even going to drive the hour to the New Haven post office to talk to someone in person but my road was blocked by utility trucks fixing the lines after a storm. Now the package is in Syracuse NY. This was the last crankpin that Boon had too. The only thing left is to hope it goes to their "mail recovery center" where my missing mail search may find it. So this project is on hold for a while.
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Maybe I can get something done while I am waiting, but probably not until after I return from Florida for the winter. Here's the 74, I'll use the body, floor panels and left front fender at least. Also little things like the brake and throttle cables look good.
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Interesting project for sure. I've had more mail lost between south Florida and east Tennessee in the past year than in my entire life before that. Even now, something sent via trackable priority hasn't moved in days, yet the "shipped" date keeps changing. Hopefully your item gets to you soon.
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Someone at the post office figured something out and the package was delivered today!
When I return home in March I will bring all the parts to the shop to have the motor rebuilt. Woo hoo!
When I return home in March I will bring all the parts to the shop to have the motor rebuilt. Woo hoo!
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So it isn't all happiness and joy after all. I talked to my wife and she told me the box was damaged and only the bearing survived! The crank pin is nowhere to be found. Odds are pretty slim that the post office will find it, but I will put in a claim anyway. The motor shop said he may be able to match up the pin with a modern 2-stroke, so there's still hope, but I won't know until I get home and talk to him.
