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  1. flyingfleasteve
    Hi Rich. Good spot! I did look for several weeks for the ‘lead acid’ type but unfortunately failed to find one so I have used the slightly later type. Currently the orginal internal are fitted. I believe from memory it’s dated 44. 👍
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    Well down Tom, a good spot......I have some damper plates now thank you 👍
  3. flyingfleasteve
    Great job Ron, both saddles look really good! I am yet to restart my KC10 resto, I have the original dunlop saddle but it’s seen better days......
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    No I had some sand paper too 😉 Joking aside I have a bench grinder to hand which helped achieve the general shape. It would of been much easier with a metal lathe but currently that’s something I do not have. I made the later type nut first but thought “let’s just have a go” One more job done.
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    Looks great Ron. 👍
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    All the wrong tools but armed with enthusiasm........🙂
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    As I round up the last of the parts for the built it feels like Christmas has come early again........many weeks of searching I have finally found the correct Bowden throttle barrel, hey presto it fits the clamp like a glove, other parts include a NOS throttle cable and NOS dynamo drive chain. I must say I am over the moon. (Sad I know). One of the nicest things I have found restoring this bike is the community of people around always willing to help and assist. It’s a breath of fresh air in these crazy times.....
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    Saw those Lex, sold very quickly......Tom when you start the project give me a shout. I have accumulated a number of spares that may help 👍
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    Talking of post, I hope your Parcel from the US arrived ok Ron? I think the postman must of been a Matchless man, not Triumph 😂
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    🙈 sorry wrong word
  11. flyingfleasteve
    Looks great Ron. The talflow, is a nice addition, I must admit I have never seen one before. When did BSA and the other marquees start fitting Vokes and Talflow filters? The kid in me wants to ask, what’s the projected top speed of this animal 🤭
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    Hi Lex, sorry forgot to reply, yes I have the correct head curiosity of you 😉
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    Thanks Ron this puts my mind at rest! The spindle is a little tight so emery would help reduce the scores and free up the spin (win win) All bushes are brand new, Dave did a full overhaul. Il have a chat with Dave ref. the barrel, I think I might of stressed him out enough, however, with the bottom end. I have just sourced some 1/4 x 6mm clutch rollers, thank you so much for pointing this out both, the bike came with 1/4 x 1/4 and I nearly ended up putting them in 🙈
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    Thank you gents, really helpful! I think I will restore the orginal G3 barrel, I have tried to make sure all of the parts I can possibly use are G3 not G3L so I will keep going. A few broken fins adds to the patina 🙂 I have started cleaning up the timing gear/cams in readiness for assembly and it appears the exhaust cam has some light scoring to the shaft which locates into the engine side bush.....I assume if I proceed to use this it will slowly damage the bush?
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    Whilst I take a break from wiring I am looking though the remaining engine and clutch parts I have to advance my built. Can I ask, firstly does anyone know the size of each of the 24 chain wheel/clutch sprocket roller bearings? I cannot seam to find this? Secondary, a little bit of group participation required, I believe I have a correct cylinder barrel for the bike? It’s not in the greatest condition and it will need re-boring, I do have a freshly machined G3L barrel in great shape but strictly not the right part for the bike, what should I do? 🤷
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    Wiring started, a nice rewarding job!
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    Ron, it looks as if the third image, with the “loaf of bread” gear lever show the early type magneto platform fixing nut? I am not sure on the change over date?
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    Cheers Ron!
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    Thanks Lex, I suspected that was the case.....it took some finding but pleased I have one last part to find........
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    I’m trying Ron 😂 As I slowly try and round up the last few missing bits I THINK I have found the correct gear lever? At first I thought it was G3L as it had no rubber on it but on closer inspection I can see there’s a series of nodules on the shifter end, possibly to hold the rubber end onto it? I could be putting 2 & 2 together and getting 5.....
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    I know Ron, you know me well enough by now, I cannot bring myself to do it 🙈 I am getting there, I did paint the gearbox 😂, that’s a first for me........
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    Thanks Gents. Yes it was Dave who built the engine, Ron is correct, the bolts are just a temporary measure....I have now popped it in the frame with the correct studs.....mostly original but one or two freshly made. I plan to pop the dynamo in then tighten it all up, it’s getting there!
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    So the project has now gained momentum again with the newly built bottom end in my possession. I must say I am really pleased with the result, it has been fully overhauled and as good as new! The original engine crankcases that came with the bike, although G3, was from a later non panel contract. I was lucky enough to source a set of replacement crankcases, from the same contract as my bike to keep the build as authentic as possible.
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    Wow that has changed a bit! Looks great! Funnily enough Ron I was only chatting with my Wife about that Trip yesterday. With the bad weather issues and then the pandemic if I didn’t do the trip on that planned weekend the Enfield would still be with you! This photo was taken when we arrived in Guernsey
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    Yes, I think I will avoid lining if I can.....here’s to lots of vinegar first !
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