Ron Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 OK Tom. The head off is best. I just use a vernier. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton.rider Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) Ahh yep that's a good idea Ron 🙂 Been doing some work again today on her. Todays job was some work on the original Amal carb to see what components were missing in it. A fter freeing a damaged throttle slide I spent a few hours cleaning the body and checking for wear the carb seems in remarkably good condition under all the crud inside an the slide will now travel freely. After a tip from Lex it doesn't seem to be rocking either in the body. Really need to get a ultrasonic bath in the future. Unfortunately some parts are missing from the Carb so a decision will have to be made between the cost of the individual replacement components vs a new complete Carb. Just totting it up ok the Amal website. Has anyone used any of the new Amal 276 carbs? Looks like I'll need a slide, air slide springs, gaskets etc an a float + float needle. Comes to about £150 in parts. Vs a new carb at £350 An who are we all using for wiring supplies in the UK for loom wiring whats the right gauge for 6v systems and connectors an the colour rings that's hopefully the next job for the start of this new lockdown. I think Lex did tell me but I've lost the message when my computer went pop. Know where to get the electronic bit from for the MCR1 thanks to Ron. Thanks again everyone. Edited November 1, 2020 by Norton.rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton.rider Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 (edited) Lil bit of progress managed to fit the canvas grips today so decided to get one of the cameras out n do a bit of a progress video on her https://youtu.be/bV3A9VQWYR4 Edited November 5, 2020 by Norton.rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton.rider Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 Got the sump guard trial fitted today gonna have to get some longer bolts when I next get some stuff. Shes coming along though. Did a few pics for remembrance sunday while I had her out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton.rider Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 Chain on fitted the chain guard to. Gonna order some wiring supplies from somewhere tomorrow, excited to start learning how to do that. Working in crazily cramped conditions unless I can get her outside. Need to get some longer bolts for the rear stays to lower mudguard to. Once I've got the wiring done the next step is a new Carb, an hunt for a 44' oil tank. Then after that rear carrier an racks, then a few other detail bits as an when funds allow including a vokes Need to repair the oil lines tomorrow as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton.rider Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 (edited) Finally some progress for the wd16h hope we are all keeping well scratched some of the black paint off n there's still what looks like scc.2 on top of the metal. Need to get the oil tank fully back to metal but the inside is really nice. Last few bits to get now, sort the carb, sort a rear carrier, pannier frames late type pillion seat an a field stand. Once funds allow steady progress but exciting nether the less. The first of my Japanese classics goes this weekend just the 250 an 350lc to go then an I can get hunting for a Pre war inter to keep her company very exciting times. [url=https://ibb.co/4Zhktn8][/url] [url=https://ibb.co/TbgLJFK][/url] [url=https://ibb.co/pX58XFh][/url] [url=https://ibb.co/5LT87JR][/url] Edited April 8, 2021 by Norton.rider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton.rider Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) Hi Everyone:) sorry I've been so quiet been getting my yamaha rd350lc n 250lc which I've had had 15 years ready to sell to fund a pre war Inter. Got a few more bits thanks to everyone's advice an a few Eagle eyes of the lads spotting stuff coming up for sale as always very much appreciated. Managed to nab a brand new modern Amal 276AE/1BE for half the cost of new as no one else bidded. An the other Night I got a nos Field Stand in the box over the moon with that. Over the next few weeks I'm gonna order some more paint an do the oil tank so I can get that fitted and repair the oil feed and return lines then look at getting her fired up! Exciting times. If you want any pics of it Rob for the Norton website lemme know an I'll get some more taken. Edited May 18, 2021 by Norton.rider 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloppy Link Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Did you manage to source pannier racks? I’ve the original tool box configuration, I’m considering converting to the later canvas panniers to give greater utility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton.rider Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 Hi Sloppy I did I'm still hunting for a rear rack to take them something for next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton.rider Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) Hi Everyone! happy new year n sorry for the radio silence been a crazy back end to the year the WD16H actually ended up being joined by a 1927 16H flat tanker as I'd managed to part with all my Japanese classics earlier in the year as i'll most likley end up with a smaller workshop so swapped 4 bikes for 1 n I'm getting ready for a house move so busy times! Bit of good news though I've finally managed to get a few hours each week to spare to work on the WD 16H with the plan to getting her fired up by the end of the month / early feb. Managed to get the oil tank painted this week n my DVR2 Arrived! looking forward to getting that fitted, n starting on the wiring for the lights for the running side I need to repair the oil feed n returns n make up a fuel line, feels really good to be back at her though! Next things to source the coloured tags for the wiring harness, wiring clips for the rear mudguard n some for the main frame tube, Eventually a rear carrier to mount my rear racks on but that'l probably have to wait until I'm back in work after the move. Hope you are all keeping well, TJ Edited January 19, 2022 by Norton.rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Good show! Jan here is making perfect repro racks, I lent him my original, and he made a fixture to build them, they are not easy! For coloured markers, use common heat shrink tubing, that resembles the originals the best!! Cheers, Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton.rider Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 Thanks Lex! Hope you are keeping well Itching to get one of Jan's racks they look really superb once I've moved it's the first thing on the list they do look a complex bit of kit it's always interesting to see how stuff like that is done fascinating. I'll get some shrink tubing ordered later really nice to see her coming together bit by bit 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) Go to the Kempton jumble coming saturday, there's a stall selling all the shrink tubing, in the right colours, and you might find more stuff, wish I could go! Lex Edited January 21, 2022 by welbike additional info 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garys39 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Please note the Kempton Park Jumble is on Saturday, if you going 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Ooops!! I'll change that!! Sorry, Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton.rider Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 Thanks guys! I'd love to go but alas I'm stuck painting the inside of the house haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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