flyingfleasteve Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 Looks what’s just arrived! Just three days from American 😀 mind you postage and customs charges were scary 🙈 Some work to do on it and a little bit rusty inside, I am thinking it will need to be lined? (opinions welcomed) as it’s also had a few minor patches, however, very happy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 That's not fair! I've got some forks coming from New York. $240 shipping which included $15 for express delivery on the 3rd March and still not here??? Ron😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Wow looking good!!! you were very lucky, I almost bought it myself! Hahaha! Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 30 minutes ago, Ron said: That's not fair! I've got some forks coming from New York. $240 shipping which included $15 for express delivery on the 3rd March and still not here??? Ron😕 Won’t be long Ron I am sure.......which courier did you use? I couldn’t get over the price of the shipping 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 32 minutes ago, welbike said: Wow looking good!!! you were very lucky, I almost bought it myself! Hahaha! Lex I know you did Lex, thank you for being a Gentleman and letting me have first refusal......I don’t suppose you have a Lucas brass DC40 knob kicking around? My inspection lamp appears complete apart from that. I am also wondering if one can be made 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garys39 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 That’s an impressive packing box for the tank 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 minute ago, garys39 said: That’s an impressive packing box for the tank 😁 I know, it brilliant! Especially made for the job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Try to repair it without putting a liner in, it will give you troubles in the end, been there, done that, got several T shirts. Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 Good advice Lex! What is the preferred method of removing the rust inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Well, there is about 3 types, one is with filling it with vinegar, takes a week or so, then there's electrolysis, but have not personally tried it, lots of info on the net. and someone recently said to me fill it with hydrochloric acid, probably diluted, but have no experience with it. Hope this helps, Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 Hi Lex. Very helpful. I have done a some reading up, white vinegar or electrolysis sounds feasible, I remain cautious as I do not want to damage the tank in anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 OK, the vinegar is the safest option then, and the cheapest, but you have to fill the tank to the brim, and all the unwanted stuff will float to the top, and you'll need to skim it off regularly. so make sure the tank is level and stable in such a way it can be filled absolutely to the top of the filler neck. and check regularly, because it will dissolve all rust, and can go leaky! Hope not, but it did happen to me once. Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuffen Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 I've just had a POR15 tank repair fail after 9 years. The problem is once it's been done it can't be resealed by the same method. I can replace my tank (it's an 80litre car tank) without much trouble or cost but I have 3 other treated tanks and now I'm starting to worry. I must get myself a T shirt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 8 hours ago, Zuffen said: I've just had a POR15 tank repair fail after 9 years. The problem is once it's been done it can't be resealed by the same method. I can replace my tank (it's an 80litre car tank) without much trouble or cost but I have 3 other treated tanks and now I'm starting to worry. I must get myself a T shirt! Yes, I think I will avoid lining if I can.....here’s to lots of vinegar first ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 As a side issue and a bit off topic. Steve this is the CO that you collected from my house and delivered to Guernsey........You know, back in the old days when we could do such traveling😏 Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 There’s something therapeutic about sending something grotty off and getting it back clean with new bits on it! I love seeing a nicely skimmed cylinder block, nice new machine marks, no dings or scratches. Nice. One thing I would change (just me being picky) is the bolts. Modern bolts just don’t look right, both the markings on the head and the length suggest modern. I was always trained that 2 threads showing after the nut is what you want. In fact, would it not have had a stud with a nut on either side rather than a bolt? Just a thought and it doesn’t really detract from a very clean looking engine. It’s always something you can think about later (let’s face it, Ron’s still fettling bikes he restored when he was in the womb) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 I think it was Dave Plumb who overhauled it and my guess is that those bolts are just there to hold it together until it's put between the engine plates? Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Agh that would make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 And that looks the part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 I hate to say it Steve, but despite the lovely vapour blasted look, the cases should be painted Khaki. 🥴 Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 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........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 I was the same with my Welbike Steve. I kept all the ally and brass bits. But then I saw the light and it was a great release when I painted everything. 😀😀 Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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