flyingfleasteve Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 And now hopefully fixed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Yep the cast or forged steel of an original should be easy to weld.........Must have had some abusive field standing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Definitely Ron. Its seen lots of ‘action’ for sure! I am hoping to piece it back together today.....watch this space 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 So nice weather yesterday allowed me to press on with the reassemble of newly restored parts. The oil tank, filter and oil lines now reinstated with the addition of a newly enquires pre war oil cap. The original cap is proving a challenge to source but this one is much better than the alternative which it came with. the dynamo/magneto straps are now on with newly fabricated fixing pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 A newly equired steering damper knob now also fitted..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 After a few more hours of work the field stand has finally given in to the welder and grinder. It’s looking in a much better state so it’s now been primed and sprayed with a top coat along with the newly restored clear hooters horn (sorry for the poor picture quality) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Next jobs now include fitting the inner primary change casing along with the clutch basket and new clutch plate set. I have recently completed the makeup of a new wiring harness so that will follow shortly after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Cracking on Steve! Is that field stand bent though? I see a tree out side with a forked trunk, Sometimes ideal for straigtening stuff😊 BTW this is the pre-war/war-time gearbox inspection cap in case you want to look for one? Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Hi Ron There is still an ever so slight bend in it, I have had it wrapped arround a post, a tractor and the vice no more give left in it. I am a little apprehensive about putting anymore force on it, I have a sneaking suspicion the tube might kink before it gives anymore. Thanks for the info on the gearbox filler cap, this is something on ‘the list’. ‘The list’ seems to have doubled since the start of the project......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Out of curiosity is there somewhere I can buy all of the control cables off the shelf or is it better to make them/have them made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 The fieldstand will bend quite easily with heat from a welding torch. I've straightened and bent allsorts that way. You can buy all the cables off JJ Cables on 01926 651470 (mention my name if you want) They will have all the spec and correct nipples and adjusters etc. If however a cable arrives with some discrepency to it's length or free length, they will alter it fee of charge. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotBed Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, flyingfleasteve said: A newly equired steering damper knob now also fitted..... I’ve been looking for one myself Steve, Brian’s run out of a batch he made, and Ace Classics don’t have any either !. 🙁 Edited February 19, 2019 by HotBed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotBed Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Ron said: The fieldstand will bend quite easily with heat from a welding torch. I've straightened and bent allsorts that way. You can buy all the cables off JJ Cables on 01926 651470 (mention my name if you want) They will have all the spec and correct nipples and adjusters etc. If however a cable arrives with some discrepency to it's length or free length, they will alter it fee of charge. Ron Ron, are the cable nipples the same size for 7/8 and 1” levers ?. Edited February 19, 2019 by HotBed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Yes Graham, the steering knob dampers are a little tricky to find, they do come up now and then though. I have seen some Indian repros but no personal experience with them I am sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Ron, thank for the information, that’s a great help! The field stand has that ‘rustic charm’ 😉But you are totally right I may need to find some heat to get that final bend out of it. This is the first bike I have restored in some years so a little apprehensive I won’t have it done in time....but I do hate taking short cuts. fingers crossed it will make it to France! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Graham the handlebar size has nothing to do with the nipples. From memory the brake and clutch lever nipples are usually 3/8" but I have seen smaller 5/16"? Just measure the nipple holes with a drill bit before ordering anything. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotBed Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Steve, buy yourself a Rothenberger gas torch with yellow gas cannister, it’s got enough power to heat up a M20 nut cherry red, so should be enough for your stand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotBed Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) Are the steering damper knobs the same for all Triumphs up to the 50s ?. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F142572001298 is this any good ?. Edited February 19, 2019 by HotBed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotBed Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Or this one ?. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F301225940077 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Hi Graham. your looking for a Bakelite one which has a dished top.......the links above are later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotBed Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Thanks Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Graham you say Ace don't have any steering damper knobs? But they have some on ebay. I clicked as though to buy one and it asked me to 'pay now'?? (it says 3 left, worth a try) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-BAKELITE-DAMPER-KNOB-PRE-WAR-GP-T100-5T-T100-3T-6S-T70-T80-T90-DS6/273023737916?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D7426e2b83c8c4c4d81ea80c9dd72fc35%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D3%26sd%3D253237227630%26itm%3D273023737916&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 Otherwise there's these cheap ones from India that don't appear to have the metal insert at the base. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-TRIUMPH-5T-SPEEDTWIN-STEERING-DAMPER-KNOB-8mm-26TPI-Shocker-Type-PUMMY/253237227630?hash=item3af61d706e:g:NQMAAOSwL~hbPz1c:rk:17:pf:0 Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotBed Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 (edited) Thanks Ron, thats what the lad said to me !. Graham. Edited February 20, 2019 by HotBed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Probably too busy texting his mates to be bothered to look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 So things have been busy in work this week, not much time to spend on the 3SW. I managed a few little things......remainder of engine brackets now fitted, horn attached and the piecing together of the side stand to the frame. A push this weekend now to get the primary chain side of the engine back together and reinstated the newly made wiring ‘harness’. A full renovation of the regulator is no needed so the electrics can be tested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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