Simple Jack

9 hours ago, ktm jeff said:

Will be an incredible restoration. Ive been following with equal interest and admiration. Not too fond of the rev counter , just MHO. What bike is next . 555.

Yea Rev counter wont be permanent. Just interested to see the rev range. ????

On 8/17/2021 at 8:30 PM, ktm jeff said:

This sounds like a fun project. Can we place "bets" on the total cost. Im going 14,500.

Hey KTM so far the cost sits at 12,900b bro. I think you may be spot on with the estimate. ????

Sorry for the lack of pics folks.

I wen't pure Rambo on the engine yesterday morning. Was a good morning. Had a few too many celebratory beers at midday ????

Gears work. Compression is good & have spark! Just waiting for the new exhaust & cable set.

On 11/9/2021 at 3:10 PM, piston broke said:

 

When this restoration is finished - will it be called a "Belle End" ??

I'm sure that's what they will be calling the driver with the fart-box exhaust for sure. 555

Longer update for a change.

Howdy folks,

Today was a good day. The odd small orders have been arriving intermittently. But not the stuff i really needed to get cracking on.

I was cursing after waiting amlost three weeks. Then today the bike gods smiled. I received several packages at once.  Turns out my bhoy &

D&T express decided to bring everthing in one large run. Which i can't complain about.

Arrived today:

Front brake caliper, front brake master cylinder, ignition coil,  front brake line with the rubbers, con-rod kit, Battery, main bearing set, Gaskets & seals.

Cleaned up & painted the mirrors & restored the headlight previously.  Found a spare cheapo tacho & fired it on for a laugh. Spent a few hours today getting the wiring sorted out. I'm happy to report everything works as it should. I was worried about the fuel gauge as it was sitting at 50/50.  I knew the new float sensor was good. As i tested the resistance with travel. Soon as key on. It promptly moved to empty & full when holding the float up. Very happy! Progress!

Sadly i don't have the tools nor the experience to fit the new rod kit. So that will be a job for someone else. I think i forgot to mention that the cylinder had

infact been bored out before. 0.25. So i guess it's going to be a 0.50 bore & pistion. Max size i have found is 3.00. So plently of life left on the original.

Thanks again for all for the comments & advice. Next update should be the bottom end rebuild. Getting close now. Should be giving it the beans by x-mas ????

Take care & take it easy all.

11 hours ago, Damrongsak said:

'Tis a thing of beauty.  Nice work.  Rather interesting cylinder barrel/head shape...

Yea! I think they really made an effort back in the day. It's Aluminium outer with a steel sleeve inner. They sure don't make them like they used too.

Quick update.

Still waiting for parts to arrive. Did some test fitting & cable routing

Just now, transam said:

The small sports car was an Austn Healey Sprite, its brother was an MG Midget..

Same running gear...

My alud man loved his MGBGT. Your know your stuff mate! "Tips hat" ????

Just now, transam said:

There was an MG 1100, I had the engine out of one to make a Mini Cooper S clone....????

A little bit of info, the original Mini Cooper S was 1071cc, then they changed it to 970cc and 1275cc, so they could enter 2 racing classes. My clone was 1098cc..

Nice mate! i had the 1200 with a pipa cam ????

I have an MG 5 Turbo.

Imoh it's a great car. Huge step up from a Mirage or other eco cars. Five years so far. No problems. I paid around 600,000b cash for new.

I am ocd with yearly diy servicing. It's quiet & comfortable. Fuel economy isn't great. I need to stop using semi auto mode . 555.

18 minutes ago, jwest10 said:

More so for me after 14 years here in LOS

Yea man.

I last wen't back for 30 days in 2010. It was a weird experience. When you see a teenage mother. Telling the auld folks on the street to get the ***** out the way? That's when i decided. Yea. Better off in Thailand.

Came out here after my service. Almost 16 years. It's been a roller coaster. But the way things are going in the U.K right now? There has never been a better place to live imop ???? Eg. I don't have to be worried about being arrested. For upsetting someones feeling on the internet. Cough. Scotland. 55+

Take it easy mate & all the best.

On 11/2/2021 at 8:23 AM, Thaiwrath said:

Thailand has changed, obviously, since my first trip in 1991, and in the 17 years since I moved over here to live.

However, so has the city and country I was raised and brought up in.

When I weigh up the pros and cons, the climate and cost of living makes Thailand a far better option for me, and I have no intention of ever returning to the UK. Now in my 60's, I have no intention to look for pastures new either.

Same here mate.

I think after all these years. The U.K would be as foreign to me now. As Thailand was when i first arrived.

3 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

What about new reeds?

Great question mate.

I looked everywhere for a more modern cage & reeds. Sadly no options apart from oem. Already fitted ???? Iv'e used V-Force reeds & blocks on the Jog & dio. They really do make a difference. I dont think it's really worth buying carbon reed material & cutting a new set.

18 hours ago, seedy said:

One solution - take the case to a machine shop. They should be able to pull it out with the correct puller.

If it just acts as a pivot for the clutch arm, and seems OK with not too much side to side play, most likely will be OK.

Does it run in an oil bath, or is it sealed type ?

I think it just relies on crankcase spash. I'm sure it's in good enough shape to reuse. ????

23 hours ago, seedy said:

Is the bearing manufacturer and part number visible on the old one ?

If not, take ID OD and style - caged ball, caged roller, etc to any bearing shop and they can cross reference and/or find a duplicate.

If yours comes without seals, and the replacement you find comes with them, just remove with a screwdriver or a pick.

 

Sadly its really recessed in there. I'm afraid i would break it knocking it out or damage the shifter rod. I think i may just let it be. Or get it changed in the future. It's a tiny caged roller from what i can tell. Prob 6mm inner. I don't have any puller for this type of bearing. I do remember my old dt 175 back in the day having the same bearing setup.

Just a shout folks,

I'm having a hard time finding a new cage bearing for the clutch arm. The oil seal comes in the kit.

The bearing isn't in bad shape at all. Not as if its a costant velocity one. But i'd rather replace the whole lot if i have the choice. Anyone have any ideas?

I can always ask at the local shop on Monday.

Take care & take it easy all. Many thanks for the likes & comments ????

On 10/29/2021 at 6:14 AM, Bangkok Barry said:

 

Too true mate.

4 hours ago, worgeordie said:

Those power poles are like magnets to drivers.

RIP  to driver ,  no seatbelt on ?

regards worgeordie

Yea. i Knew a kid that just turned 18 at the time. Many years ago. Was going out with his mate on his new Honda Wave. Sad to say it was his last birthday. Was a good kid. Such a waste.

5 hours ago, davidhen said:

You don't say where you are.

I used a Pattaya agent last September. The service was excellent, turnaround was under 4 weeks, and the total cost was THB 10,000.

Agent: Thai visa express, Soi 15 Pattaya, near Pattaya City Hospital.  

Ive used them before. Great service. Key visa in Pattaya is also a good agent.

This happend to me. When a house next door was rented to a family of rats. My solution? I bought a drum kit ????