74 MkIIA Resto/Mod

Does anyone know if the frame number plate can be restored, or if anyone offers a remanufacturing service?

Mine got a bit cobbled up removing it before powdercoating.

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Rivets are a standard Andover part.

Old Britts has the online parts diagrams and very good prices.
 
Any of the cheapo tool places, Harbor Freight, Northern Tool ect have number punch sets at reasonable price.
 
Steering head bearings installed (had to freeze them pretty good to get them to fit, but they went in no problemo):

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Triple tree installed (also had to freeze the top part of tree to get it to go throught the bearing, also no problemo):

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Next step: Get new Frame No. Plate attached.
 
I hope you remembered to slip in the bearing spacer tube, I can't see it in the photos.

Typically, if you polish out the yoke stem and smear a couple of drops of oil on it, it should slip in with a medium push fit.
 
grandpaul said:
I hope you remembered to slip in the bearing spacer tube, I can't see it in the photos.

Typically, if you polish out the yoke stem and smear a couple of drops of oil on it, it should slip in with a medium push fit.
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I did put the spacer in. Parts book at my side as I reassemble this beast is helping a lot, along with all the good feedback here, of course.

One question: How tight should the spacer be in between the bearings? I pushed the top bearing down as far is it seemed to want to go (there appeared to be a ridge in the frame tube preventing the bearing from going too far down), then pushed up from the bottom on the lower bearing until I felt the spacer start to get snug. Good enough?
 
It all comes together quite snugly. The spacer and the two bearing inner races "become as one" with the yoke stem, with everything bottomed out snugly. You can feel the assembly resist further tightening when it all gets there. You can see a precipitous rise in torque with a torque wrench (check the book for the value).
 
grandpaul said:
It all comes together quite snugly. The spacer and the two bearing inner races "become as one" with the yoke stem, with everything bottomed out snugly. You can feel the assembly resist further tightening when it all gets there. You can see a precipitous rise in torque with a torque wrench (check the book for the value).
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I noticed that. Then, backed it off slightly until the yokes turned easily, again.

Is there a better exploded view or step-by-step of how the forks go together than the parts book or shop manual? I've got a box of parts and no idea whether any of it was assembled correctly by the PO or PPO.
 
Parts book is very helpful, shop manuals not nearly as much. However, if you read through the shop manual steps, it helps.

Also, reading through forum build threads can help a lot, especially because there is good constructive criticism and corrections to be found there (plenty in my threads, at least).

That's the reason "Member Project" sections are my favorites, and why I suggested to Jerry that he add this one.
 
Swingarm needle bearings installed today.

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Picture of new spindle and cradle with two added stop screws to keep spindle in place.

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Then, swingarm attaches to cradle via spindle going through both swingarm and cradle.

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Very rigid, very tasty arrangement. Can't wait to feel the effects in the corners!
 
Andover Norton have a facsimile of the factory tool made available through King Dick tools as the one that you show in the photo is no longer available.
 
cNwRestomod said:
Andover Norton have a facsimile of the factory tool made available through King Dick tools as the one that you show in the photo is no longer available.
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If you mean the bolt attached to the spindle for insertion duties; that's just the front isolastic bolt.
 
Thanks for that picture David. Is that "factory" wrench available anywhere? Seems like it could be made easy enough but I'm lazy and would buy one.
 
Coming together. Starting to look like a bike again....

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Next step is getting wheels on. Theyre back from Buchanans but I'm collecting hardware to put them on.
 
Nice swingarm bearing arrangement. Where did you get those? Do you have any more pictures of the bronze bushing which I assume is cut down to just the shoulder?
 
elefantrider said:
Nice swingarm bearing arrangement. Where did you get those? Do you have any more pictures of the bronze bushing which I assume is cut down to just the shoulder?
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Here it is:

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Getting ccloser. Got distracted by a garage I had to remodel.
Anyway, back at it. Ran into a bit of a snag, though. The horn on this bike was just hanging by the wires that connect it, so I didn't get any photos of how it is sposed to be attached.

Any help appreciated. The horn I have is the one that goes under the battery tray. It has what looks like a 1/4-20 or 1/4-16 hole threaded in the back under the 'Lucas 9H England' sign.

Is there a bracket that attaches the horn to the tray? That may be what I'm missing.

Thanks, as usual, in advance.

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rockitdoc said:
Anyway, back at it. Ran into a bit of a snag, though. The horn on this bike was just hanging by the wires that connect it, so I didn't get any photos of how it is sposed to be attached.

Is there a bracket that attaches the horn to the tray? That may be what I'm missing.
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The two horn plate mounting bolts also double-up as the rear mudguard/fender lower mounts.
 
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