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What the Heck Is It ?
- Thread starter YamadudeXS650C
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Guess we know what kind of mechanics you'se guys are! 
Sadly this came with the Hondo XL500S, already on to the next guy. I really thought it was a chimera in the box but now suspect it had to do with that motor's cam riding directly in the head.
A discussion of their use with many why and why nots. https://forum.studebakerdriversclub...-bearings-clearances-and-feathered-shims-long
Sadly this came with the Hondo XL500S, already on to the next guy. I really thought it was a chimera in the box but now suspect it had to do with that motor's cam riding directly in the head.
A discussion of their use with many why and why nots. https://forum.studebakerdriversclub...-bearings-clearances-and-feathered-shims-long
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Yea, it was a semi-acceptable practice on some pre-war motor designs with plain bearings. Used in the right way; take-up clearances at a non-rotating locale: maybe. Used on rod caps; not so much.
The XL head: hmm, I'll ponder that on the drive home from Boone. Don't think shims will work there
The XL head: hmm, I'll ponder that on the drive home from Boone. Don't think shims will work there
USE YOUR MIKES!Guess we know what kind of mechanics you'se guys are!
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Sadly this came with the Hondo XL500S, already on to the next guy. I really thought it was a chimera in the box but now suspect it had to do with that motor's cam riding directly in the head.
A discussion of their use with many why and why nots. https://forum.studebakerdriversclub...-bearings-clearances-and-feathered-shims-long
Came in the boxes with my recent XS1B project.
Only things missing were a couple bolts and a few feet of light weight chain. that's a standard sheet of paper it's sitting on for scale.
Cleaned up and tested, it works!
Who knows???
Only things missing were a couple bolts and a few feet of light weight chain. that's a standard sheet of paper it's sitting on for scale.
Cleaned up and tested, it works!
Who knows???
Bicycle siren? Or fill it with tea leaves and put it in a pot of boiling water. Tea for the day!
Mobile meat grinder.
Yes, I think Bosco got it right. A Persons Majestic bicycle siren.
Here is another. With the chain.
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More from those Persons people:
How cool is that!
OH WOW - what I wouldn't have given for one of those back in the day!
Very cool indeed!
Pete
as cool as playing cards and clothes pins 
Yeah, kids have forgotten how to be annoying.
I miss those days.
In the off season, one of my primary activities is hiking. I was with my friend Lisa at the Camillus Unique Area today for a 4.5 mile hike. This area was once a farming area for residents of a residential treatment facility for handicapped adults in the 40's, 50's and 60's. They worked the farm as a part of "treatment", an approach to mental health which has since been outlawed.
We came upon a farm implement which we could not identify , although Lisa grew up on a farm.
It is about 14 feet long and has a traditional hitch and frame. The rear axle is quite substantial and an ability to be shifted laterally.
On the back plate of the rear axle is the word, "Climax", see photo.
So, here is the challenge: What the heck is it ?
We came upon a farm implement which we could not identify , although Lisa grew up on a farm.
It is about 14 feet long and has a traditional hitch and frame. The rear axle is quite substantial and an ability to be shifted laterally.
On the back plate of the rear axle is the word, "Climax", see photo.
So, here is the challenge: What the heck is it ?
My guess would be a road grader.
Pretty sure you're looking at a road grader.
Allison's friend had one and plowed his driveway with it behind a team of Percherons.
Allison's friend had one and plowed his driveway with it behind a team of Percherons.
I have already begun to answer this mystery: I found a reference for the Climax Road Equipment Co in nearby Marathon NY
