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Other Things Simplex / Simplex Remodeled
« Last post by pd on November 10, 2023, 03:34:23 PM »
Here's a build with few holds barred and a sidecar/box :

https://www.gardentractortalk.com/threads/1940s-simplex-servi-cycle.89208/

Pete . :)
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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: Tank Sealing
« Last post by pd on November 09, 2023, 01:59:38 PM »
My '57 tank had enough rust that I didn't want to run it .

I treated it with Wood Bleach ( Oxalic acid ) and it truned out right .


I did not use any sealer after that^ .

I have used RedKote on my 'Swiss cheese' 1989 Yamaha XT 350 gas tank , which turned out good .
RedKote is fairly 'runny' . Enough so that I think it would run through the holes at the top of the tank divider .
Sure , it would take a bit of patience , but ...
I think that^ because I drained the excess RedKote out of the XT tank through its petcock mount hole . That hole is about 1/2" x  1 1/2" or less , which seems smaller than some of the hols in the divider .
RedKote can be thinned slightly with MEK or acetone .

Pete . :)
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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Tank Sealing
« Last post by ramwing7 on November 09, 2023, 10:33:09 AM »
Has anyone used a tank sealant to treat the inside of a Simplex gas tank?
If so, how did you deal with the center partition?
Thanks.
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Engine & Transmission / Re: ruined Phelon flywheel keyway and crankshaft repair
« Last post by pd on October 29, 2023, 12:26:28 PM »
Quote from: Scooter4 on October 29, 2023, 09:40:21 AM
Thank you all.  It was way too much work for such a simple mistake.
Scooter

Ha . The work was your 'reward' and insurance against you making the mistake again . ;)

Pete . :)
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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: Headlight Bulb
« Last post by Scooter4 on October 29, 2023, 09:51:32 AM »
Thank you, the tapers were difficult because I do not have a way to measure exact so I glide the cutting tool along a good side until it matches. I recorded the angle of the tool post, but found I wrote down the wrong number when I got to the flywheel and had to do the angle check over and some slight adjusting with the lapping.
I think the angle is near 5 degrees.
I am glad there was some keyway left for the breaker cam to use as a guide to line up.

Now I am just jealous of Ricks set up.  I have always wanted a mill, but have not bought one because I can use the one at work.
Thank you,
Scooter
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Engine & Transmission / Re: ruined Phelon flywheel keyway and crankshaft repair
« Last post by Scooter4 on October 29, 2023, 09:40:21 AM »
Thank you all.  It was way too much work for such a simple mistake.
Scooter
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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: Headlight Bulb
« Last post by Ricks on October 28, 2023, 05:47:08 PM »
I also inherited my first lathe from my grandfather.  It was an Atlas/Craftsman 6". I passed it along to my nephew about 12 years ago, and replaced it with a SB9A, which I still have.  I supplemented it with a SB13.  I also have a Millrite vertical mill. I love having these machines, it allows me to make many things.
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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: Headlight Bulb
« Last post by pd on October 28, 2023, 05:32:19 PM »
Nice . And , that crank taper turned out good , too . ;)

Pete . :)
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Engine & Transmission / Re: ruined Phelon flywheel keyway and crankshaft repair
« Last post by pd on October 28, 2023, 04:50:02 PM »
 Gotta love it when a plan comes together . ;)

Pete . :)
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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: Headlight Bulb
« Last post by Scooter4 on October 28, 2023, 04:42:17 PM »
I inherited this lathe and all tooling from my Grand dad.  He taught me to machine.
I have a small drill press and bandsaw and a 6" lathe I bought.
love to machine.
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