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Discussion in 'Vintage Classics' started by MrOrange, Apr 26, 2018.

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  1. MrOrange

    MrOrange The Lunatics have definitely taken over !!!!
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    #1 MrOrange, Apr 26, 2018
    Rebuild thread. Will update as we progress. I know how you like photos so let's get started.
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    Tank and seat off. Fuel pipes are as hard and brittle as cast iron.

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    Side panel off. 7/16 coming in very useful. Recognised size of bolts straight off, all coming back to me.

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  2. littleade

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  3. Dozers Dad

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    #3 Dozers Dad, Apr 26, 2018

    Replace "Party" with "Triumph" :cool:
     
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  4. MrOrange

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    #4 MrOrange, Apr 26, 2018
    Ade, honestly mate, your taste in music is shocking !!! :confused:

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  5. stevethegoolie

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    #5 stevethegoolie, Apr 26, 2018
    Most of that will soon polish out!!!!:grinning::grinning: Probably.:(
     
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  6. MrOrange

    MrOrange The Lunatics have definitely taken over !!!!
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    #6 MrOrange, Apr 26, 2018
    I wish! :p

    It's all part of the fun, be boring if it was easy. :cool:

    Anybody know the firing / crank angle of these engine's?
     
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    #7 Tigcraft, Apr 26, 2018
    NO!
     
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    #8 stevethegoolie, Apr 26, 2018
    Crank is a 360 degree jobbie. Pistons rise and fall together.
     
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    #9 MrOrange, Apr 26, 2018
    I presume alternate firing? As one sucks other is on bang and then blow / squash as a pair. Doubt they had big bang engine back then:p
     
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    #10 Tigcraft, Apr 26, 2018
    No. Both bang at same time. Pararel means that as apposed to in line Twin which is one up one down.
     
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    #11 littleade, Apr 26, 2018
    But my choice of bikes is far better. The other derailing inmates seem to have deserted me......:laughing:
     
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    #12 capt, Apr 27, 2018
    Coat it in molasses or stick the rusty chromed bits in a bath of molasses, it will eat the corrosion off/away, leaving you with bright shiny bits that require minimal Polish work.
     
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  13. Smilinjack

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    #13 Smilinjack, Apr 27, 2018
    That can't be right, Shirley. If both sparked together a Triumph crank of that vintage wouldn't get you to the shops for a packet of Woodbines. Parallel refers to being across the frame, as opposed to inline such as Sunbeam. Strictly speaking, it is an inline twin, across the frame. :)
     
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    #14 Callumity, Apr 27, 2018
    Both right. It IS a parallel twin fitted tranversely (side to side) rather than longitudinally (in-line). And they do fire alternately unless twingled with a camshaft mod to go Big Bang. If you have ever ridden one two up under moderate acceleration you can feel the power strokes as it labours a little.......or maybe it is just the vibration!
     
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    #15 MrOrange, Apr 27, 2018
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    Coming up nicely.
     
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    #16 Dozers Dad, Apr 27, 2018
    Amazing!
    It really is just dirt! :)
     
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    #17 crispey, Apr 27, 2018
    Are there a few kids missing a teacher?
     
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    I doubt they even realise he is missing !!!
     
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    #19 stollydriver, Apr 27, 2018
    He' left an xbox in class and lots of sweets o_O
     
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    She's coming on a treat MrO you'll have her going up the road in no time :) I think you still failed to mention how much though:confused:
     
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