Mike, Thanks for the info. As I seem to remember the wrecking crew, was a late 30's phenomena as there are a few photos of them in action at the Reading...
... the ... When reusing /reconditioning used platews I have deglazed with 100 grit,and wahed with any sovent,gas etc. thats handy. never was to concerned...
Doing a complete rebuild on my 48 Chief, motor, clutch & trany. Was using 50wt Harley oil in everything and seem to be ok. Any pro or con on what to use?...
Removing oil from the plates is not a concern unless you've used some synthetics oils that have high amounts of slip enhancers. Glazing over is something that...
Hi Ernest, Other than the obvious "Harley Cootie" infestation....the HD 50w should work just fine. It's actually a lot better than some of the oils designed...
Hi Ernest: This is what was used and recommended by my engine rebuilder, Doug Burnett. I am merely passing this along, as I cannot hold myself up as any kind...
Probably until the end of time there will always be discussions and disagreements on which is the best oil to use. There is an old saying I used to hear when I...
Mike Tomas
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Mar 1, 2008 8:00 pm
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We have been developing an electronic ignition that includes an electronic auto advance mechanism that still retains the classic look of the original...
Mike Tomas
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Mar 1, 2008 8:13 pm
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When will this be available Mike? Will you also have an electronic relay as available on the Harleys? Regards, Rob ... From: Mike Tomas...
Rob, The system comes standard to allow anyone to hook up a tachometer plus it also includes a VOES (vacuum spark redardation) wire should we ever need to go...
Mike Tomas
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Mar 1, 2008 11:02 pm
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hi mike can i ask a tech question about a torque evener or compensator drive rb ... From: "Mike Tomas" <bigchief@...> To:...
Hi Mike:- I have Mobil1 Syn. oil in my four. I put in the 0-40 so I could get a good cranking speed, (enough speed to wake the mag up) in 45 deg. F. It was a...
Rob The basic operation is that the (2) large compression springs one fits inside the other, push on a cam assembly which allows the sprocket to twist a bit...
How does one change out the standard right hand linkage to a left had for jocky shift? I took my whole assembly apart and there's only one way to put it...
Ok, after taking a further look at things. What I thought was a detent is a vent so I can fill thru there but I'd still like to know if anyone's running a left...
hi terry by the way thanks for those valves ive fitted one seems to be working well in regard to the tourque evener/ comp sprocket is there any way it can ...
Rob If you mean the factory assembly for the 80 no it is pretty bullet proof, Now if you are talking of the Southern Products unit yes the spring in the...
Lyle I bought Old Irons lefty jockey shifter, and there was proper fitting instructions. That is a one piece construction. I think that's easiest way to get a...
Hi Rob You mean the spring on the Power Flow sprocket right? If the spring tang breaks you will know as the torque to the drive chain feels quite different but...
Yeah, I think I'll need to machine a flat in the shaft so I have move the pawl over. Can't seen to find anything related "Old Iron" on the net. I seem to...
Hi lads, any of you got a spare lower tree hiding under your bench? Its for a 741, so a sport scout will do. Bent, chewed, won't matter. Thanks (hopefully),...
Lyle I'm not sure i you can use guts of old tower, maybe Frank Byford can answer that. I believe he's monitoring this list. Yep, G. Ringle sold his stuff to...
I have both trannys side by side and once I get it all done sometime today I'm going to take both apart. The shafts mic pretty close to one another from the...
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