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Other Things Simplex / Different rear rack
« on: August 28, 2017, 03:47:00 PM »
I don't recall seeing a rear rack like :



And , did the 'builder' take a bit of artistic license mounting the exhaust pipe ?

From : http://www.streetdreamstex.com/1947_Simplex_Servicycle_Fredericksburg_TX_9557275.veh#

Pete . :)

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Other Things Simplex / Independence Day
« on: July 02, 2017, 05:26:15 AM »
The city park we host finally rec'd an American flag and proper pole last Summer . Prior there was none .

Our co host went to the mayor and asked what the problem was . Soon after there was a crew installing a 'never dark' pole and a couple days later we had a flag raising .
I still catch myself looking to see what the noise is : Ole' Glory flapping in the breeze .

 Happy 4th , everyone .

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Engine & Transmission / Vacuum
« on: May 20, 2017, 08:27:17 AM »
Gary Wollard wrote in his Tech Tips that our motors need , at least , 3.5 inches of vacuum .

 With which gauge and where would it be attached ?

I'm thinking the gauge would have to be fit flat against the carb inlet . But , I don't know which gauge would be used .


 Pete . :)

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Other Things Simplex / A big THANK YOU , Rick
« on: February 08, 2017, 10:21:21 AM »
Rick ,

I just wanted to post a real big Thank You for your continued administration of this site .

 Thanks for putting up with us , even though site traffic could and should be better ( IMHO ) .

Pete . :)

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Other Things Simplex / VMBC site
« on: December 24, 2016, 07:12:57 AM »
I just tried going to the VMBC site and got a 404 NOT FOUND message .

Maybe they are doing only Facebook and dumped the site ?

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Other Things Simplex / Happy Thanksgiving
« on: November 24, 2016, 06:24:03 AM »
Happy Thanksgiving to All .

Eat , drink and be merry for tomorrow we have off , so we can play with our Simplex(s) . ;)

Pete . :)

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Other Things Simplex / Is anyone doing anything Simplex ?
« on: November 10, 2016, 08:35:30 PM »
The  site has been pretty dead lately . I'd think that now , being as we don't have to sit in front of the TV watching the presidential race , someone has to be doing something to some kind of Simplex . ;)

I should talk ... I've only watched my '57 follow me from North central Illinois to South Texas and it's still on the trailer . We haven't sat still for more than about a week . We've been looking for a decent campground to spend a month or two just relaxing and puttsing around . Then , maybe , I'll mess with the Simplex .

Post up guys . It doesn't matter if you only found new and different spark plugs to run . I have to admit that I have done just that , but I'll post in the rider thread about which brand and #s and how well they seem to work .

Pete . :)

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Engine & Transmission / Points Cam Identification
« on: October 12, 2016, 05:37:51 PM »
Simplex part number for the Wico points cam is 1245 . Here is a picture of a Wico cam , Courtesy of RickS .  He positioned the high point at 12:00, so we can see the index of the key tang, which is 7:15 or so. 



Simplex part number for the Phelon points cam is 2462 . Here is a picture of a Phelon cam , similarly positioned . Note the different location of the key tang .



Some or all of the Phelon cams may be stamped as shown in the picture below , which is  Phelon part # F2529 with a directional arrow .



The Wico and Phelon cams are definitely different . Obviously to accommodate the different placing of the points .

Documents on this page (  http://www.simplexservi-cycle.com/index.php?topic=446.0 ) verify the Phelon # F2529 crosses to the Simplex # 2462 .

Pete . :)

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Buy, Sell, Trade / Different '47 ...
« on: September 23, 2016, 07:52:06 PM »




http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/5742711272.html

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Buy, Sell, Trade / '63 Compact in case any one might be interested .
« on: September 23, 2016, 07:38:03 PM »
http://lansing.craigslist.org/mcy/5757311754.html

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Other Things Simplex / Independence Day weekend ...
« on: July 02, 2016, 09:55:20 PM »
Independence Day weekend , Saturday night . A few clouds , no wind and 62° . As I sit on the 'patio' wondering how far I care to upgrade the '57 , I'm hearing the seemingly obligatory precursor fireworks being blown off in town by impatient plebeians and nobles .

Seriously , I hope all of you enjoy the weekend , safely . You know , without blowing off any body parts and such .

Thank a Veteran .

Pete . :)

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Other Things Simplex / Interesting :
« on: June 16, 2016, 05:59:52 AM »
I saw this while browsing and thought the mag cover and exhaust were interesting :


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Off Topic / Wow Y125
« on: May 04, 2016, 11:25:15 AM »
I do like this :



Article : http://www.gizmag.com/yamaha-y125-concept-retro-220-mpg/20672/?li_source=LI&li_medium=default-widget

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Engine & Transmission / Piston Ring Dimension
« on: January 08, 2016, 04:55:33 PM »
Can anyone tell me the dimensions of the rings that Wayne supplies with his pistons ? I need the depth and thickness measurements .

I ask here in hopes of having to remove my cylinder only once .

After honing my cylinder for more clearance than what was provided by Wayne , I think the ring end gap is likely too much and allowing lower compression . I have some rings that I might be able to use , but ???
If that is a 'no go' , I'll have to contact Wayne .

Thanks .

Pete . :)


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Buy, Sell, Trade / 1946 Simplex Servi Cycle, model H - $2675
« on: December 20, 2015, 12:26:33 PM »
http://mobile.craigslist.org/mcy/5284981926.html


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