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25300
sounds mighty interesting , I have seen a few Triton's (Triumph Norton's around ) with Manx frames  (Isle of Man vintage )   don't you  also have a few...
Tim Lago
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Dec 1, 2008
11:58 am
25301
... Set the arched slot half way and snug the nut. Now loosen the clamping bolt on the distributor shaft and with the timing mark at 6 degrees rotate the...
Christopher Jordan
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Dec 1, 2008
12:42 pm
25302
... Install the distributor so the arched slot is centered and snugged the nut. Turn the engine so the 6 degree mark is set Then loosen the clamping bolt on...
Christopher Jordan
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Dec 1, 2008
1:18 pm
25303
W8AC ... From: widowactor To: thechangjiangexperience@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 6:24 PM Subject: [the Chang Jiang Experience] Re: 1968...
Yergen
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Dec 1, 2008
3:46 pm
25304
You did it wrong again. Let's see if we can walk you through it. Bring the engine up to 6% Align the distributor body so that the point cam can can be...
Richard Cook
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Dec 1, 2008
4:27 pm
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You did it wrong again. Let's see if we can walk you through it. Bring the engine up to 6% Align the distributor body so that the point cam can can be...
Richard Cook
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Dec 1, 2008
4:27 pm
25306
That should work too. As long as the distributor body does not foul anything. Regards, Richard ... From: Christopher Jordan <immulmen@...> Subject: [the...
Richard Cook
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Dec 1, 2008
5:09 pm
25307
I guess nobody told you that distributors always rotate a bit during installation. This is becuse of the spiral gear. Therefore if you set it outside of the...
Richard Cook
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Dec 1, 2008
5:19 pm
25308
Wow I screwed it up again? Haha I really feel stupid now. I am not sure what I am missing here. When you say "Align the distributor body so that the point cam...
widowactor
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Dec 1, 2008
6:26 pm
25309
Alex In looking at the pin that came with my new distributer, it does not look longe enough to get the end slack needed to peen it. It barely comes to the edge...
widowactor
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Dec 1, 2008
8:13 pm
25310
It's not uncommon for Chang parts to "almost fit", it's part of the legendary Chang quality control system.  The rivet pin should not stick out any further on...
Alex Sargeant
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Dec 1, 2008
8:34 pm
25311
If this does not work for you I suggest you give me a call. I could go out to my bike and look at it and try to run you through what to do. You seem to have it...
Richard Cook
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Dec 2, 2008
12:59 am
25312
You may have already addressed this but how did you line up the crank and cam gears when you put the engine back together? Gary ... housing double check to...
garyirland
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Dec 2, 2008
12:59 am
25313
He hasn't taken his that far apart.  On my bike I had to make alignment marks on the timing gears before I took it apart.  I couldn't find any factory...
Alex Sargeant
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Dec 2, 2008
1:32 am
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... It is not a bother, in fact it is why this forum exists. The entire reason people read and contribute to the site is to help others. ... I suppose it...
cdfps750
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Dec 2, 2008
3:03 am
25315
Plus there's no better way to learn. You'll be the guy answering questions before too long....
Dan Crossman
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Dec 2, 2008
3:35 am
25316
First, to be clear. You are getting gas. Open the petcock, tickle the carbs and put the choke on then kick the engine over (with the plugs in the cylinders) a...
cdfps750
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Dec 2, 2008
3:44 am
25317
I hope he is not out by the bike pounding his head on the pavement. That looks like a pretty good explanation of getting it in time to me. Regards, Richard ......
Richard Cook
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Dec 2, 2008
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25318
... Right, it's always better to pound your head against the seat because of the springs and better posture....
cdfps750
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Dec 2, 2008
4:14 am
25319
interesting phenomenon one time I heard this said as a common occurrence with  Harley Davidson owners   is that they break a lot, and then you fix them, and...
Tim Lago
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Dec 2, 2008
9:40 am
25320
Haha...No I am not that frustrated yet to bang my head on the pavement although the thought has crossed my minda few times. I know I can get this thing to fire...
widowactor
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Dec 2, 2008
4:26 pm
25321
Haha...thanks for the tip!...
widowactor
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Dec 2, 2008
4:26 pm
25322
Ross Thank you for your detailed response. No I did not remove the cam gear when I had the timing case off. Unless that gear can get out of wack or slightly...
widowactor
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Dec 2, 2008
4:38 pm
25323
Well I do thank everyone on here for all your help. You guys are the best and I appreciate your efforts in teaching me all that you know. Rob ... entire ... to...
widowactor
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Dec 2, 2008
4:40 pm
25324
Very true Dan. I have learned a lot already and I am one of those people that have to actually do it to learn. I appreaciate your help. Rob ... entire ... ...
widowactor
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Dec 2, 2008
4:43 pm
25325
Richard Thank you for the offer and I just might take you up on that call. I think you are right I have to be close to getting this right. I bet the...
widowactor
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Dec 2, 2008
4:44 pm
25326
Right now you are probably 30% out of time and there is no way in heck it will run. You have to plan on the distributor shaft turning on installation.   RC ...
Richard Cook
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Dec 2, 2008
5:13 pm
25327
hi Danno thanks very much for the Chang Ride today nothing like a ride through the Finger Lakes Region , especially on a nice toasty 36 deg F afternoon ...
Tim Lago
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Dec 2, 2008
10:50 pm
25328
My pleasure, as always! I just hope I didn't catch pneumonia!!!!!!...
Dan Crossman
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Dec 3, 2008
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25329
TEST .... last message 12/03 ......
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