Today was the third day in a row I've worked on my Triumph Cub restoration. I installed the new piston and mounted the re-bored and painted barrel. I had the barrel and head machined a while back and the parts have been waiting for me to get moving again. Well, movement is happening and I hope to keep the momentum going.
I'm ready to put the head on next and hope to get to that tomorrow. I started fitting pieces tonight but didn't have the patience to install the push rods in the tube and get them mated up to the rockers. It seemed like it was going to be quite the chore; one to be saved for an evening when I can take my time.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Two In A Row!
Two posts in two days! Can you believe it?! With the progress I made yesterday I decided to keep the momentum going by doing a little work tonight after dinner. I finished up the gear case side of the engine, stopping short of sealing it up until I'm closer to 'done'. Then flipped it over and fitted the clutch basket, drive gear, primary chain and rotor. I didn't think this would take much time but, like everything else with this project, it did. Party because I'm careful to check everything two and three times to be sure it's right before proceeding. I can't claim to be in any hurry now and if being methodical saves me a tear-down and rebuild because I missed something I'm better off anyway.
I'm not making predictions but I don't have anything planned for tomorrow evening so I may go 3 for 3!
Only one picture tonight. Nothing very interesting really. I'm getting to the timing and ignition which should be more interesting. What would we do without Ziploc Bags? I forgot how much my hands hurt after doing this type of work.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Engine Work Gets Going... Finally
I finally got the engine work started again on my Cub. Working on a friends old BMW this weekend was the motivation I needed to get moving. That and the wife being out of town provided the inspiration and opportunity for some serious garage time.
The first photo is the engine as I left it on the bench after today's work. I started with the cases just having received their new bearings and seals. I did that work but by bit over the past few weeks. Today I installed the crank, rejoined the cases, installed the gearset, oil pump, cam, timing gears, tappets (or cam-followers, or lifters or whatever other term you want to use), and installed the inner cover. I think that covers it. No issues really, other than the main shaft binding when I tightened up the inner cover. Had an extra washer on the mainshaft which caused the binding.
There is still a looooong way to go but I'm happy with the progress today. Here are more pictures from the day.
I did have one other problem. The oil level tube on the drain plug had a bit of a hole. Have to get a new one on the way before I fill her up with oil.
The first photo is the engine as I left it on the bench after today's work. I started with the cases just having received their new bearings and seals. I did that work but by bit over the past few weeks. Today I installed the crank, rejoined the cases, installed the gearset, oil pump, cam, timing gears, tappets (or cam-followers, or lifters or whatever other term you want to use), and installed the inner cover. I think that covers it. No issues really, other than the main shaft binding when I tightened up the inner cover. Had an extra washer on the mainshaft which caused the binding.
There is still a looooong way to go but I'm happy with the progress today. Here are more pictures from the day.
I did have one other problem. The oil level tube on the drain plug had a bit of a hole. Have to get a new one on the way before I fill her up with oil.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)