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Johnny4428:

--- Quote from: Gromitdog on October 20, 2024, 09:00:55 AM ---Hi Jonny 4428

I am a little behind you in doing the same thing with my engine I managed to strip the top half down and separated the head and bores, Then lower part of the upper engine casing, Can I just confirm the thread size is 16mm diameter x 1.5 thread that is required to remove the rotor? Unfortunate y compressor is not got enough power to undo the nut so will have to source anther way to crack the bolt off.

I look fwd to reading your progress I am a bit worried that this looks ever so complicated once you lift the upper engine casing off there's loads of moving parts that need carful stripping down and cleaning. 

Can anyone suggest  a good economical way for cleaning these parts I though of a cut open plastic drum and some petrol and just wash them in that .

Sorry I can seem to get pictures to load up on here even with steves help so annoying

Nige

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Yes M16 x 1.5 any length about 75mm upwards. Didn’t have any problems getting the bolt from the end on mine. Just a couple of rattles with the impact gun.

Johnny4428:

--- Quote from: Laverda Dave on October 20, 2024, 10:57:48 AM ---Looking good Johnny. You've noticed the trap set by a bike that requires a 'bit of a cosmetic refresh' ends up as restoration 😉. It's always difficult when replacing an old dog eared part with a new one and not to continue to replace other parts whilst you are there and winter is coming anyway etc, etc.......

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You’re right Dave! I have gone from a top end strip to a complete strip. But nice to get a right look inside. The good news is I haven’t found anything that desperately needs replacing apart from chains and primary rubbers.

Johnny4428:
Like the idea of the tray underneath Ted! I was chasing around pools of oil off the top of the bike lift.

Johnny4428:
Decided yesterday and the day to tackle one of the tedious jobs of removing paint. I revealed the original decals which were hidden under a badly applied coat of black paint. So took some measurements of decal positions. I’ve been using a mixture of heat and crappy nitro mors and steel wool.





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Orcade-Ian:
Bit late now but Macgregors have proper nasty stuff that works like shiteromors used to Johnny.  Not cheap but it's the best I've found here. It's Langlow and in a 5 litre tin

Ian

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