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Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.
Whent to HF today and procured a 5 pound vibratory polisher. Threw a bunch of hardware in with the green triangles. 4 hours later all nice and clean. I got a spare bowl that also came with walnut shells, I'm going to throw the pistions in tonight. So far worth the $70. Better than chucking the parts against the wall with a wire wheel.
Whent to HF today and procured a 5 pound vibratory polisher. Threw a bunch of hardware in with the green triangles. 4 hours later all nice and clean. I got a spare bowl that also came with walnut shells, I'm going to throw the pistions in tonight. So far worth the $70. Better than chucking the parts against the wall with a wire wheel.
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Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.
Gardner carbs are relatively modern, flat-slide carbs. They are pretty common in Premier Class racing as a replacement for the Amal GP's. They're illegal in stock vintage classes. The downside of both Gardner's and Amal GP's for the street are that they have no idle circuit. They're pretty much made for track use as far as I know.
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Gardner carbs are relatively modern, flat-slide carbs. They are pretty common in Premier Class racing as a replacement for the Amal GP's. They're illegal in stock vintage classes. The downside of both Gardner's and Amal GP's for the street are that they have no idle circuit. They're pretty much made for track use as far as I know.
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More on Gardner carbies
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More on Gardner carbies
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Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.
HOBOT
WHAT SIZE ARE YOUR GARDENER CARBS AND WHAT WOULD YOU LET THEM GO FOR? THINKING FOR MY 500 LSR NORTON PROJECT. INTERESTED IN ANY OF MY GOODIES IN TRADE.?
STILL IN THERE KICKING. SIR EDDY. siredwardbs@canby.com
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WHAT SIZE ARE YOUR GARDENER CARBS AND WHAT WOULD YOU LET THEM GO FOR? THINKING FOR MY 500 LSR NORTON PROJECT. INTERESTED IN ANY OF MY GOODIES IN TRADE.?
STILL IN THERE KICKING. SIR EDDY. siredwardbs@canby.com
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Oh my oh my oh my, THE Sir Eddie!
These instant Gardners are not mine but bwolfes also a remarkable innovator here.
Its hard for us deer brain bashed in survivors to keep the authors straight on these forums posts. I did get to show off you fine finned covers on mocked up Ms Peel at the INOA NY Catskill Mt's rally this summer. Ms Peel engine only lacks some extra holes tapped in to be essentially done.
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Oh my oh my oh my, THE Sir Eddie!
These instant Gardners are not mine but bwolfes also a remarkable innovator here.
Its hard for us deer brain bashed in survivors to keep the authors straight on these forums posts. I did get to show off you fine finned covers on mocked up Ms Peel at the INOA NY Catskill Mt's rally this summer. Ms Peel engine only lacks some extra holes tapped in to be essentially done.
http://s184.photobucket.com/home/hoboter
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Well I pulled the trigger and made another RGM order. Slowly obtaining parts for the 2 bikes. I order a bunch for the 73 and throw in a few for the combat. As I sit now I have everything except cables, foot rubber, rearsets and final wheels. I'm going to use the set of wheels from the combat for now, they are fairly clean straight and wearing new shoes. Once all the ordered parts arrive and I get buisy powdercoating I can make quick progress. I need to machine the cases for the cam bearings and finish striping paint, then assembly time. I can't wait. Should be a roller by the time the snow flies.
Well I pulled the trigger and made another RGM order. Slowly obtaining parts for the 2 bikes. I order a bunch for the 73 and throw in a few for the combat. As I sit now I have everything except cables, foot rubber, rearsets and final wheels. I'm going to use the set of wheels from the combat for now, they are fairly clean straight and wearing new shoes. Once all the ordered parts arrive and I get buisy powdercoating I can make quick progress. I need to machine the cases for the cam bearings and finish striping paint, then assembly time. I can't wait. Should be a roller by the time the snow flies.
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Re: 1974 Commando 850 Dunstall build.
Wolfie, which Caswell kit were you going to get? I used the Copy Chrome electro plating and it worked ok until I messed up the solution. I was looking at their Cobalt electroless kit for $90. It's really hard to tell with the electro plating how much plating is on the piece, so some of mine is now rusting in parts and would like to re-do some of it. The electroless would be a lot easier, just need heat. I haven't looked at how much area the $90 kit will do, but I think it's replentishable. The secret to these kits are polishing and de-greasing.
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Wolfie, which Caswell kit were you going to get? I used the Copy Chrome electro plating and it worked ok until I messed up the solution. I was looking at their Cobalt electroless kit for $90. It's really hard to tell with the electro plating how much plating is on the piece, so some of mine is now rusting in parts and would like to re-do some of it. The electroless would be a lot easier, just need heat. I haven't looked at how much area the $90 kit will do, but I think it's replentishable. The secret to these kits are polishing and de-greasing.
Dave
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I threw all caution to the wind and made a huge order to RGM for stainless fasteners. I know I'm asking for trouble, but I have years of experience working with them on aircraft. I have a few tricks, and a tube of boelube. I am tumbling the parts that are not stainless, so far they are cleaning up nicely. I don't think I will be getting a plating kit just yet.
For $65 at HF and $20 for the media the tumbler has been a great investment. I should have gotten one years ago. Highly recomended.
I threw all caution to the wind and made a huge order to RGM for stainless fasteners. I know I'm asking for trouble, but I have years of experience working with them on aircraft. I have a few tricks, and a tube of boelube. I am tumbling the parts that are not stainless, so far they are cleaning up nicely. I don't think I will be getting a plating kit just yet.
For $65 at HF and $20 for the media the tumbler has been a great investment. I should have gotten one years ago. Highly recomended.
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I got most of the transmission cleaned and assembled today. Just need to finish cleaning the main housing then I can button it up. Got my trees blasted last night, hopefully tomorrow I can powdercoat them and assemble the frontend with my temp wheel. Then on to the swingarm and cradle and temp rear wheel.
I got most of the transmission cleaned and assembled today. Just need to finish cleaning the main housing then I can button it up. Got my trees blasted last night, hopefully tomorrow I can powdercoat them and assemble the frontend with my temp wheel. Then on to the swingarm and cradle and temp rear wheel.
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Progress. I have almost all the gloss black parts done. Only part left is the frame, and I still need to do some welding. So on to the assembly. I still need to get the engine and transmission cases done. I made a nice access noch in the trans cradle so it can be removed without moving the engine. I need to stop today for a bearing and some seals then I can finish the brake drum. Then press in the swingarm bushings and hopefully get it rolling in a day or two.
Progress. I have almost all the gloss black parts done. Only part left is the frame, and I still need to do some welding. So on to the assembly. I still need to get the engine and transmission cases done. I made a nice access noch in the trans cradle so it can be removed without moving the engine. I need to stop today for a bearing and some seals then I can finish the brake drum. Then press in the swingarm bushings and hopefully get it rolling in a day or two.
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Thank you for all the compliments. I wanted to finally build a bike the shiny way.
The shaker works very well, i've run it about 5 days straight so far.
I got my oil tank reinforced and the chain dribble tube removed tonight.
Also made some fork nut spacers, chain guard spacer and a quick change bearing holder.
Also Got the trans case and barrels painted.
Now to mod the engine cases for the holder and needle bearing, a little paint and I can start assembling the engine.
Frontend is all done, waiting on a bearing and seals and i'll have the drum done.
Should be a roller soon.
Thank you for all the compliments. I wanted to finally build a bike the shiny way.
The shaker works very well, i've run it about 5 days straight so far.
I got my oil tank reinforced and the chain dribble tube removed tonight.
Also made some fork nut spacers, chain guard spacer and a quick change bearing holder.
Also Got the trans case and barrels painted.
Now to mod the engine cases for the holder and needle bearing, a little paint and I can start assembling the engine.
Frontend is all done, waiting on a bearing and seals and i'll have the drum done.
Should be a roller soon.
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