Fast Eddie
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And the people who know their engines that well do not have full sludge traps.
Tis true.
And the people who know their engines that well do not have full sludge traps.
Tis true.
Having put a rod through cases at 80mph many years ago , perhaps I am wary, but on UK roads with current traffic density you will need a lot of space to control the slide you get from blowing a motor up at say 6,000 rpm in 2nd . Space you will not have.
You do not know what is in a sludge trap until you have looked in it
I'd like to know if the oil pump rubber seal was installed properly.
The manual oil line valve concept worries me as well.
Mark
Nice chit chat guys, but I was wonering if the OP had sobered up enough after the recommended Vodka break to investigate/decision make any further.
Whilst I applaud the light hearted, in truth we are looking at £3K to £5K minimum in new or used (or a mix of) parts to find a lasting solution here.
oh theres plenty room, just didn't fit one, no wet sumping issues,(i should note here im not sure if there were any in the commando)
its probably my favourite bike bar the commando, id have another in a heartbeat
I've been told of somebody local who might be able to weld it, but a strip and inspect is needed first
At least there's nowhere to fit an oil tap on a Panther.
oh theres plenty room, just didn't fit one, no wet sumping issues,
just being a bloody idiot lol probably shouldn't have went to the pub first
Adam, exercise extreme caution when thinking about Maney cases.
Firstly, stock stuff is perfectly strong enough for most of us most of the time.
Secondly, they’re not related to your current failure mode; if you’d bought Maney cases last time... they would now have a big home in them too!
But my main warning is thus:
If you have them, you really should have a Maney crank to go in ‘em.
If you have that, posh rods seem a no brainier.
Then come the Maney barrels and forged pistons and...
Before you know it, your £3-5k has become £8-10k.
Do not ask me how I know this...
Quite right to go to the pub!just being a bloody idiot lol probably shouldn't have went to the pub first