Oooohhhhh....very pretty Greg!
this one definitely rates....
this one definitely rates....
Yes having the head off gives a lot more room to get it out and back in.The head goes on after the motor goes in the frame then?
I'd go with the copper. No particular reason... I just would.What do you guys think?
copper will eventually leak oil, it's just a matter of when.Next up is the head. I know bolting the head on is not a big deal. I do have a question tho. The gasket set I bought came with a copper and a composite gasket. Which is better? The original was a steel gasket. Both the copper and composite gaskets are thicker. That doesn't bother me. Loosing a little compression is not the end of the world as all I want out of the motor is for it to run well. Not worried about the last bit of horsepower. With today's gas a little less compression is not all bad.
What do you guys think?
Next up is the head. I know bolting the head on is not a big deal. I do have a question tho. The gasket set I bought came with a copper and a composite gasket. Which is better? The original was a steel gasket. Both the copper and composite gaskets are thicker. That doesn't bother me. Loosing a little compression is not the end of the world as all I want out of the motor is for it to run well. Not worried about the last bit of horsepower. With today's gas a little less compression is not all bad.
What do you guys think?
Next up is the head. I know bolting the head on is not a big deal. I do have a question tho. The gasket set I bought came with a copper and a composite gasket. Which is better? The original was a steel gasket. Both the copper and composite gaskets are thicker. That doesn't bother me. Loosing a little compression is not the end of the world as all I want out of the motor is for it to run well. Not worried about the last bit of horsepower. With today's gas a little less compression is not all bad.
What do you guys think?
Thanks I'm just bummen a bit now. Sometimes you try to do things right and they still turn out wrong. I've never run into a machine I couldn't fix given time, money and patience. I will prevail.“The harder the struggle, the more glorious the a Triumph!”
If you find yourself feeling that way, consider chatting with Don Hutchinson of Wakefield, Mass.I'm starting to think this bike hates me.
ThanksIf you find yourself feeling that way, consider chatting with Don Hutchinson of Wakefield, Mass.
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He helped me out of a bind or two back in the early 80's with my '69 Bonneville.
A friendly guy.
Don Hutchinson Cycle
Address: 116 Foundry St, Wakefield, MA 01880
Phone: (781) 245-9663