Recent content by Redman2932

After some looking and measuring… I’m gonna roll with a 12-24 cap screw with 1-1/2 of thread length. Use a jam nut no thicker than .250. This will allow me to drill and tap 1” deep in case and not hit case bolt. If my machinist math is correct I will have .175” to accommodate the .125” spring...

Thanks my friend! I was thinking this but was worried about wall thickness. Glad to see it has been proven.

I appreciate that!

I know me too. Thought about drilling and tapping a 10-24 and loctite a cap screw. But it’s so close to where the case comes together. Being aluminum that makes me nervous too. Wouldn’t be much side wall after tapping.

Well took the side cover off on this new project to see what we had. So far looks nice but this kick start spring anchor is gone! Spring still rests on back wall of case. Oil has been changed by me. Sump has been dropped and no chunks. All gears look good and can’t find the piece. Guess is it...

Thanks for the info!

Anyone ever repaired a leak in one of these? Wondering the best filler to use.

I have not removed them. I tore the top end apart but not the bottom. Thanks for the reply. I will tourqe to what others of the same size are. Just wondering where they lead too as well. Guess if I remove to replace the washers I my oil is going to come out.

Fellas, looking see how much of pain in the ass this going to be to fix.... I’ve looked in the manual and can’t find any specs for tourqe. Maybe as simple as replacing the copper sealing washers?

@DupreJR yes I did. Had them rebuilt and done by oldskool Carbs

Well probably not making the calendar but I️ will close with this pic. My son sure does love the bike!

Pretty sure that signifies the ones u voted for.

Thanks man. Sure could use some votes. Looks like most folks here like the restored originals (i do too). Love this forum and have gotten a lot of good advice here. Just wish my build was worthy of the calendar. Big thanks to trav and the folks running this forum.... without it I would have...

Thanks a lot!

Got it! Thanks for the help! There is a rod on eBay right now for like $50. Seems a bit steep but I want it done.