Engine Ancillary Systems order

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Engine Ancillary Systems order


Well, it’s in. Head need to be torqued but you can do that in the frame. I’m trying to remember the order of all the ancillary systems. I was going to do oil, carbs and electrical. Thoughts? It’s been a while and last time I went slower. This time I want to make sure I don’t put something on only to have to take it off to put something else on.
 
"This time I want to make sure I don’t put something on only to have to take it off to put something else on."

What? I thought that's the way you're supposed to do it! :)

Well, at least that's the way I've done it many times! ;)

Good on ya' to actually plan!
 
Much easier to torque head out of frame on a strand. The top bolts in front.... the bottom one under carbs. Do that all first.

All the mechanical connections next, except rocker line.

Carbs.

Rocker lines.

Electrics.
 
gortnipper said:
Much easier to torque head out of frame on a strand. The top bolts in front.... the bottom one under carbs. Do that all first.

All the mechanical connections next, except rocker line.

Carbs.

Rocker lines.

Electrics.
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Well I got that all wrong. Obviously you can torque on the bike, just harder. I had an accomplice who helped me get the engine into the frame.

I did the rocker lines first. We’ll see if I can get the carbs on now.
 
Ignore all advice, assemble in sensible fashion, ride bike happily there after.
 
Engine as a unit out and in 3 times now all solo .... much too old for that type of thing .... good luck with the button up process , I have a difficult time doing things right first time on a regular basis .... you way ahead by planning your next moves
 
Yes it does, however I use manuals as a reference and always try for work arounds ... i.e. recently replaced steering stem bearings on Ducati , in manual step 1 was remove both mirrors .... I removed just the 2 lower panels , never touched upper fairing 3hrs done , manual estimate 7 hrs ... just sayin’
 
I'm surprised the manual didn't call for removing the rear wheel also. I've seen some strange steps called for in manual through the years. Japanese translated to English can get weird. Installed a Danish sea water ice plant in Alaska once for flatfish and some stuff just defied logic, but common sense can carry things through.
Anyway I've always been informed that if God made perfection then it was the Duc. I was of course told that by an owner....Up until then I believed it to be Vincent.

I want to know how you're going to choose which Norton to ride on a given day.
 
FWIW, it's easier to torque the head if you remove the front iso bolt and let the motor tilt down against the frame. At least with my tool set that makes a big difference for clearance at both the top and the back where you have to use some kind of mechanical magic to get that nut torqued. An inch or two can make a big difference.
 
If you asking me : 1. ‘72 Norton Commando Combat
2. ‘07 Ducati ST3s
3. ‘07 Moto Guzzi Griso 4V
Just the 3 bikes ,Last few days it has been Griso which I am leaving on soon to Check out private Rock Concert on north shore , my wife left earlier for annual “galpal wknd” at friends cottage ,beside field event held in .... I will listen for no charge , plus it always a great ride over Nuttby Mtn. to get there , I spent my summers when wee one at family cottage on our north shore so a real attachment for me over there ....
 
Hadn't heard it put quite that way. I couldn't sit that beastie for more than five miles without an epidural. I do like to look at them though....
 
It is a performance beauty that for sure , have seen photos and vids previously ....still looking good too!
 
jbruney said:
Hadn't heard it put quite that way. I couldn't sit that beastie for more than five miles without an epidural. I do like to look at them though....
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It’s actually more comfortable than it looks. But you are definitely laying over the tank.
 
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