Featured 1966 T120 Restoration

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  1. Dave UK

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    #121 Dave UK, Jan 11, 2020
    What brand pistons and rings do you recommend please Darkman
     
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    #122 darkman, Jan 11, 2020
    So far Dave i have always managed to find NOS original Triumph A&E pistons and rings, if not i have used Goetze or Hastings rings. I also have a few friends that are using the LF Harris pistons and rings successively that i might try out on an engine rebuild.
     
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    #123 Dave UK, Jan 12, 2020
    Many thanks for your reply darkman.
    I know I will be asking more questions when I get into my rebuild.
    Thanks again
     
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    #124 darkman, Jan 15, 2020
    A spare hour today so i painted the rechromed tank badges with Humbrol enamel.

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    #125 darkman, Jan 16, 2020
    Finished of fitting the wiring loom and popped tank back on with badges and chrome trim, just the wheels to build at the weekend and its finished.

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    #126 dilligaf, Jan 16, 2020
    Unbelievably brilliant :cool:
     
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  7. MadMrB

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    #127 MadMrB, Jan 16, 2020
    Absolutely stunning!

    I wish I had a fraction of your talent.
     
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    #128 NightRider, Jan 16, 2020
    Once more you did a great job darkman, but now comes the final sprint, you should definitely take enough time and work with the utmost care on the wheels. :yum
     
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    #129 darkman, Jan 16, 2020
    I always put off the things i like least but hopefully no probs with fitting the tyres.
     
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    #130 Vulpes, Jan 17, 2020
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    #131 darkman, Jan 17, 2020
    I can't fit the downpipes yet as the bike is on a stand with no wheels, as soon as the wheels are built and are on it i will fit them and post a pic :)
     
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    #132 Vulpes, Jan 17, 2020
    Just pulling your leg as you stated that after you built the wheels it'd be finished...
    I love that colour scheme - just gorgeous!
     
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    #133 Samz, Jan 17, 2020
    Top job! :cool:
    Are you nervous about the first start up or have you previously had it running?
    Apologies if the answer is in a previous post.
     
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    #134 feckless, Jan 17, 2020
    samz the first start up is the climax of the build in my eyes. a great feeling, then the run down the road and back
     
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    #135 feckless, Jan 17, 2020
    I have used Goetze rings in all my recent triple builds and have no smoking or oil burning afterwards
     
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    #136 darkman, Jan 17, 2020
    Lol, never nervous. As it's a total rebuild i know every part is new or within tolerance. It's a very basic engine unlike modern ones and they normally just start first kick, i always prime the crank and then turn the engine over until i get pressure on my remote pressure tester.
     
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    #137 TEZ 217, Jan 18, 2020
    Brilliant you never disappoint Darkman, truly amazing work your a master Sir. :cool::cool:
     
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    #138 darkman, Jan 19, 2020
    Got the spokes in and mated to the newly chromed dunlop rims and Tig finished off hanging and truing the wheels for me.

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    #139 joe mc donald, Jan 19, 2020
    Darkman
    You are truly Brilliant and that bike has me dribbling. It is fantastic.
    Regards
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  20. darkman

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    #140 darkman, Jan 19, 2020
    Cheers Joe, close now :) just tyres and pop em in.
     
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