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And so it begins . . . .
By: Lone Wolf Date: November 18, 2018, 8:03 pm
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Wotcha.
At long last the Guzzi is up on the bench for a bit of a
makeover - wheels to be rebuilt and all running gear to be
powder coated. Electric start to be fitted. Most probably a
stainless steel exhaust ( once I've got the broken stud out of
the head ) with stainless steel silencer. Complete rewire and
better switch gear. Not sure what to do about changing the
clutch and brake levers . . . or whether to go with an
electronic speedo.
Ah well - it should keep me entertained for a while if nowt
else.
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Re: And so it begins . . . .
By: banquo Date: November 19, 2018, 12:35 pm
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Sounds like a challenge LW. I hope you have more success than I
did getting the stud out. Mine ended up going off to get the
head rebuilt complete with the broken stud in place. I had it on
the bench with Plus Gas on it for ages, even making a wee well
of BluTak so there was a head of penetrating oil, but it didn't
show any indication of coming out. The head guy must have
managed though, as it came back with two new studs in it. Don't
know how he got it out. Good luck with the build!
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Re: And so it begins . . . .
By: Lone Wolf Date: November 19, 2018, 12:43 pm
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Wotcha.
Tried heat, and I mean serious heat. Thought I felt the stud
move . . . . only it didn't. It's now sheared off just inside
the hole. I really didn't want to take the head off.
Are gasket sets easily available or will that be another problem
?
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Re: And so it begins . . . .
By: banquo Date: November 19, 2018, 1:14 pm
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Gasket sets, fortunately, are no problem at all. I bought one
from Athena (on either Amazon or eBay) and it wasn't that
expensive. Head gaskets come up regularly on eBay, either as NOS
or reproduction.
Probably as well to have the head off if you have the whole
thing in bits. An opportunity to check rocker wear, valve guide
wear and other things that can come back to bite you if not
dealt with. Sounds like it might be time to take it to a
specialist to get the remains out; if it's tight enough to break
the stud twice, it must be pretty much welded in there.... :o
Here's the gasket set (it was an Amazon) Possibly available
cheaper elsewhere, but this was the easiest option for me at the
time:
HTML https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00WHYJQRU/ref=pe_3187911_189395841_TE_dp_1
#Post#: 2509--------------------------------------------------
Re: And so it begins . . . .
By: Lone Wolf Date: November 19, 2018, 1:23 pm
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Wotcha.
Thanks - gasket set ordered. EDIT out of stock - just my luck.
Fortunately I have access to a few machine tools, so that should
take care of the broken stud ( famous last words )
The plan was to leave the engine untouched, it runs fine,
doesn't burn oil, no nasty noises - it was just the rest of the
bike which was looking worse for wear. There again, as you say,
who knows what may be lurking in there. I dare say I'll soon
find out. All part of the fun of owning one of these wonderful
machines.
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Re: And so it begins . . . .
By: banquo Date: November 19, 2018, 5:34 pm
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I should have mentioned that I had to wait a few weeks for mine;
I guess they make them in batches....
Good luck with the stud removal!
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Re: And so it begins . . . .
By: Lone Wolf Date: December 1, 2018, 11:01 am
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Wotcha.
Right - so I decided to take the flywheel off.
Read up on what lay in store, and off I went. Hmm, that left
hand threaded castellated lock nut is a tad tight.
No problem - I had a nice ¾ drive 34mm socket, which was the
correct outside diameter. I bought a carbide milling tool and
made
a nice hefty lock nut removal tool. . .
HTML http://www.moonshiners.org.uk/guzzi/nuttool1.jpg
HTML http://www.moonshiners.org.uk/guzzi/nuttool2.jpg
Now you would have thought this would do the job. Even with a
three foot tube on the end of the tommy bar it didn't budge.
Right - out with the gas torch. Got the flywheel nice and hot -
hot enough to burn the paint fully off . . . . and still it
didn't shift.
Time for the 240 volt impact gun - this weapon has always
shifted any nut I've set it on . . . . but not the bloody Guzzi.
This calls for plan "B" - if only I had a plan "B". ( I have a
feeling plan "B" may involve leaving the flywheel on and taking
the engine out anyway, but I don't like being beaten by a nut )
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Re: And so it begins . . . .
By: banquo Date: December 1, 2018, 3:49 pm
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On the plus side, you made a great job of the tool 8)
Hopefully a long soak in penetrating oil will see you right
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Re: And so it begins . . . .
By: Lone Wolf Date: December 3, 2018, 11:12 am
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Wotcha.
By means of angle iron, a few well placed holes, some 10mm all
thread, and brute force . . . the lock nut finally submits.
HTML https://youtu.be/rtpMAFyU9-c
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Re: And so it begins . . . .
By: banquo Date: December 3, 2018, 12:31 pm
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Result! 8)
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