A friend of mine is parting out a CM400A. I don't know how the torque converter on this looks/works. Could this be used with a diesel engine? Rudy ... Yahoo!...
In a message dated 3/1/2006 10:05:08 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, isitdiesel@... writes: A friend of mine is parting out a CM400A. I don't know how the...
I think with some re-springing it would work fine. Do you have a picture of it? Harold Rudy Harner <isitdiesel@...> wrote: A friend of mine is parting...
Probibly not.... Your better off staying away from strange Honda engineering. Hydrualics and motorcycles are just coming into vogue for front wheel drive ...
... i used to run a 6 speed gearbox from a maico 2 stroke on my norton commando actually it was not that hard to lob off the front of the engine (starting with...
In a message dated 3/1/2006 2:44:46 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, balboa_71@... writes: Probibly not.... Your better off staying away from strange Honda...
... Hondamatics were available on both the popular 400 twin and rarely the 750 four. They are similar to car auto trans with a hydraulic torque converter and a...
Hubert, Did the Maico use a chain primary drive? How was the primary drive lubricated? Just about every two stroke bike I've owned had the primary drive...
... it had a primary duplex chain originally, but i converted it to belt primary, using simple industrial toothed belt. actually getting the thing oil tight...
Hubert, Does sound like an easy conversion. I didn't know you could get sealed bearings that would turn the rpm normally seen. Seems most bearings out there...
Subject: Re: [diesel motorcycles] Hondamatic Torque Converter ... oil only just reaches the bottom of the gears, so oils seals are not a big issue. Current BMW...
I appreciate you sticking up for me. I'm not going to run after that stuff though. Not this time. I honestly had no idea how the thing even worked, which is...
Hello Dave, When I finally make a new set of fuel lines,what spec tube do I need?.How did you re-use the banjo`s? Thats a very good idea with the filter,will...
... Terry, I used clear petrol pipe from Hitchcocks as I thought this would be able to stand up to the task, it's very thick walled and 1/4" bore but is easily...
Greetings one and all, I have another question I'd like to present to the group. would it make any sense to use a CVT set up plus a transmission? In my...
... A couple of things to be considered, You will lose your primary reduction ratio, but gain the CVT reduction ratio. This may equal out but if so anything...
Hi all, I joined this group because one of my projects it to build a diesel motorcycle using a light car engine. I was looking at these 'modern' diesel engines...
Thanks Dave, I think i`ll have a filter like that soon. I have never yet got this motor completely dry.Always a bit of fuel creeping out of somewhere. Is...
... Terry, Not a chance, I've cured the tank cap leak by fitting an older non locking cap, the type that looks like a big beer bottle cap. The injector banjo...
... Robin, Popular choices seem to be the Smart Car diesel (sold on the continent), and the VW Lupo. I think they are both 3 cylinder and the Lupo is Common...
Hi Robin, if you do go with a smart engine I'm told the best way to get around the electronics is to unplug wire by wire and if the thing stops investigate...
I am looking for a project engine and am having trouble chasing one down in the States. Anyone have a good reliable source? Also, recomendations on a typical...
Dave, thanks for the input, after reading over your post it makes sense, guess I was just looking for an easy fix, but then again if there was one somebody...
... Wolf, It's not a bad idea, like the Hondamatic mentioned in this site they had a 2 speed box behind a hydraulic torque converter. It would be great for...
Hi Stuart, How did the bio diesel experiment go? It seems a much simpler way to make fuel.Did you put any in the Enfield?,how did it behave in the winter...
Terry, a friend of mine has just got back from a course on how to make the stuff and he tells me the instructors didn't know the dodge about white spirit/wood...
... Stuart, If your mate comes up with a methanol source please let me know, making biodiesel with hardware store meths is a bit pricey. I have run the bike...
... This may (or may not) work ok if your fuel re-routing valve was fitted right next to the injector, that way you would only have a short run of pipe filled...
Andy, and everbody else Just a quick note to say that my new Comet 44 system has arrived from Combidrive. I must say this unit is substantial to say the least,...
