Hey Mike can this be made public and discussed on the list as I for one and allot of others would probably be most interested in the "ideal total seal ring set...
Brent! If the washer does not seat properly, but instead 'rocks' under pressure at the edges, something must be done. You will want to install and true a shaft...
Hi list, I have a friend who is re-assembling a 47 Chief. He asked me a few questions a few days ago and one of them I can't remember the answer to. Where does...
Mike Burns
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Feb 1, 2008 12:53 pm
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Hi Mike, The piece goes on the front of the center post casting at the bottom in front. It is the stop and spring attachment for the sidestand. Must be put ...
That's the Jiffy Stand return spring mounting tab. It is also the forward Jiffy Stand lock. Must be installed before motor installation. Michael Breeding ...
Hi Gang, I see a lot of people are getting interested in the Totalseal piston rings....I think they're great. I've used them for several years now with...
Cotten to clarify for my understanding, the 3/32 locating pins that keep the shims in place were sheared off so the shims spun. Is Excess side thrust a product...
Brent! Yes, slapping back and forth between the mains is like a sudden stop, grabbing at the flywasher with a twisting motion, thus shearing the tiny pins. (I...
Imagine that; soft old spongey flywheels rarely being true or thoughtfull to thier owners requests. Not too mention the 3 mile thick custom thrust washers...
Hey Dave..... thanks for the info on the total seal rings. Having info like this freely avaliable to all on the list is what makes this site great! Thanks...
When I called Total Seal this week to order a set of rings for my 1950 Indian 80 they told me I only needed 2 compression rings. And to install them with the...
Ron! Please measure the 'ring drag' of the oil rings! With only the oil ring installed, place the piston in an oiled cylinder on a bathroom scale and press...
see if this helps. i have not used the rods yet put i saw the guy use the rods on all kinds of aluminum. cast aluminum filled all kinds of holes and cracks ....
I've got some amazing rods I use with a torch. Can't find them around here, but the next time I'm in my old neighborhood, I'm going to get some more. I've...
In a message dated 2/2/2008 10:25:50 AM Central Standard Time, ... I don't understand. i thot the total seal rings were of the gapLESS variety. i.e NO gap....
... Hijacking the subject a bit - I have a motor/transmission unit, frame, fork leg, upper and lower trees, and front wheel to sell, if anyone is interested. ...
Hi Ron, The 74 and 80 cubic inch motors use the same pistons...they just machine .187 off the bottom of the pistons to allow for the extra stroke of the 80...
Hi Guys, I've checked the "Piston Ring Drag" on a stock set of Totalseal oil rings....and the "Fish Scale" said they were at 25 lbs. This seemed a little...
Listen folks... don't try this at home. Here's an accident waiting to happen. Watch this clip as two motorcycles go around in a tube like riding on a sideways...
I want to re-paint my oil pump what paint is best to stay silver? Thanks T. Michael Tucson **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL...
... I've used both, I prefer the T&O too. Same feeling than you. S&S are good for street drag racing but are not happy at constant moderate speed. -- French...