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- Sun Aug 01, 2010 5:13 am
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Universal chassis
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Thats a well nibbled piston! The rear wheel spin starter I used I had to back the Weslake on compression or else it wouldn't turn over. The new starter doesn't care where the piston is. It just cranks. Too bad you aren't nearer. You could have the rear wheel spin starter. I'll never go back to it. I...
- Sat Jul 31, 2010 3:16 pm
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Universal chassis
- Replies: 182
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Fancy jig!!! I could put that to good use! I do the timing with the head on and a dial gauge on the inlet valve. I've been told thats the only way to do it. But there are many ways to skin a cat. I like your idea a lot better. My way is a pita! On the Norton I'm running a 24/42 primary and a 21/42 f...
- Wed Jul 28, 2010 3:07 pm
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Universal chassis
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- Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:49 am
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Universal chassis
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Re: front wheel
Hoof, you could always do a Jack Costella and make an aluminium (note correct spelling :wink: ) front wheel in whatever diameter you like once you exceeded the speed rating of the H-rated 145 R10. By the way, what do you use on the outrigger? Cheers Dave :D The sidecar wheel is a 5" kart wheel...
- Mon Jul 26, 2010 5:38 am
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Universal chassis
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- Sun Jul 25, 2010 1:57 pm
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Universal chassis
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That will be a funny holiday. I can see your longsuffering lying back on the deck chair sun glasses and swimmers on, you miles away pacing and staring at your watch. :lol: Have fun Chris That'll be about it. I had thought of trailering the sidecar along but I reckoned that would get me deep in it. ...
- Sun Jul 25, 2010 4:12 am
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Universal chassis
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Re: universal chassis
Hoof The guy I got the engine from said MK3--head studs with nuts & 3 stud inlet MK4--head bolts screw into head & 3 stud inlet MK5--head studs with nuts & 4 stud inlet He also spoke about cams--- 83 and 85. 85 is larger and used for longtrack. Any ideas? Will you have the weslake at El...
- Sat Jul 17, 2010 11:28 am
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Universal chassis
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Hey Bones. Thats interesting. The engine number on the Weslake in the Norton is 2551 E LPS but ti has the standard stud into crankcase set up. I've never been able to find too much info on dating engines. but I haven't given up yet. Love that top engine mount!! The engine doesn't look like it will m...
- Mon Jul 12, 2010 11:11 am
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Universal chassis
- Replies: 182
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Sounds like its an early Weslake with that head stud set up. I'll have to go search. I made up a 1/2 (U.S.) gallon tank for the Norton for Bonneville last year. Running gas it only used 1 quart over 2 1/4 miles. The Weslake in the sidecar uses a similar amount. The amount of oil used over 1.3 miles ...
- Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:33 am
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Universal chassis
- Replies: 182
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Naw. My balls aren't that talented. I read the rule book closely (a number of times). The scrutineers still threw me out the first time I presented it for scrutiny. Heres the handlebars. Kinda hidden in the other photo [img][img]http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1774/img061g.jpg[/img] By weslake at...
- Wed Jul 07, 2010 4:25 pm
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Universal chassis
- Replies: 182
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Re: you win!
ROSS BROWN wrote:
Got the lunacy dial turned right up Hoof
Cranking the dial right up makes it so much easier to ride :--)
- Tue Jul 06, 2010 12:39 pm
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Universal chassis
- Replies: 182
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Hey Bones. I'll be there in Sept. The Weslake in the Norton is getting a rest this year. I'll have the Weslake powered sidecar out. With a bit of luck it will be a 550cc (overbore to 90mm) Weslake running in the 650 class. I'll look forward to meeting you. P.S. More build photos please. P.P.S. Looki...
- Mon Jul 05, 2010 12:13 pm
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Universal chassis
- Replies: 182
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- Thu Apr 08, 2010 11:35 am
- Forum: General Information
- Topic: Goldenrod magazine feature
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I was fortunate enough to see the Goldenrod during its restoration at Mike Cook's shop. Magazine articles are fine but there is no way they can show the incredible workmanship and ingenuity that went into that machine. Its actually quite humbling to stand beside it. Particularly if you have any sort...
- Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Information
- Topic: What goals have you set yourself for speedweek 2010 ?
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Interesting question. On your poll I would have to vote yes and no. Yes in the fact that it took me 10 years to set a record (at El Mirage) with my Norton. And no as I set a record witht my sidecar the first time out. Again at El Mirage. The Norton ran 129.817 mph on a 127 minimum. But the sidecar w...