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Other Things Simplex / Re: Artwork
« Last post by Scooter4 on January 20, 2024, 07:21:31 AM »Looks cool.
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Introductions / Re: New from Oregon
« Last post by Scooter4 on January 13, 2024, 11:49:28 AM »Thank you for letting me know that.
I wish I were neighbors with Wayne. A lot to be learned.
Scooter
I wish I were neighbors with Wayne. A lot to be learned.
Scooter
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Introductions / Re: New from Oregon
« Last post by Ricks on January 12, 2024, 04:13:43 PM »Good evening Ron,
I am with Rick on that gear. Unless you have a way to make and weld a new flange on the gear, that one no longer will stay centered and will probably damage any repair you make to the threads on that expensive hard to find a replacement for flywheel.
That gear centers up using three holes in the flange to fit the three studs on the flywheel.
Hopefully thread inserts will fit, otherwise custom made ones might be needed.
Good luck.
Scooter
Scooter, in case you don’t know, even if the center of the flywheel is completely cracked and unusable, Wayne cuts the center out and puts new centers in. They are made of steel, and fix the problem permanently.
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Introductions / Re: New from Oregon
« Last post by Scooter4 on January 12, 2024, 03:44:47 PM »Good evening Ron,
I am with Rick on that gear. Unless you have a way to make and weld a new flange on the gear, that one no longer will stay centered and will probably damage any repair you make to the threads on that expensive hard to find a replacement for flywheel.
That gear centers up using three holes in the flange to fit the three studs on the flywheel.
Hopefully thread inserts will fit, otherwise custom made ones might be needed.
Good luck.
Scooter
I am with Rick on that gear. Unless you have a way to make and weld a new flange on the gear, that one no longer will stay centered and will probably damage any repair you make to the threads on that expensive hard to find a replacement for flywheel.
That gear centers up using three holes in the flange to fit the three studs on the flywheel.
Hopefully thread inserts will fit, otherwise custom made ones might be needed.
Good luck.
Scooter
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Introductions / Re: New from Oregon
« Last post by Ricks on January 12, 2024, 04:38:15 AM »Hi Ron,
Yes, you need to use a Jam Nut, which are about half the thickness of a standard nut.
The pinion gear should bolt on flush. That pinion gear is garbage. Wayne Mahaffey has new ones available.
The threads on the flywheel should be 1/4-20, but they looked like someone may have drilled them out. Check out this thread for how I like to make a repair.
https://simplexservi-cycle.com/index.php?topic=1528.msg14028#msg14028
The proper stud for the flywheel is 1/4-20 in the flywheel to 1/4-28 on the other end of the stud. Wayne will also have those studs.
If you need the procedure to remove the flywheel, it can be found on the site.
Yes, you need to use a Jam Nut, which are about half the thickness of a standard nut.
The pinion gear should bolt on flush. That pinion gear is garbage. Wayne Mahaffey has new ones available.
The threads on the flywheel should be 1/4-20, but they looked like someone may have drilled them out. Check out this thread for how I like to make a repair.
https://simplexservi-cycle.com/index.php?topic=1528.msg14028#msg14028
The proper stud for the flywheel is 1/4-20 in the flywheel to 1/4-28 on the other end of the stud. Wayne will also have those studs.
If you need the procedure to remove the flywheel, it can be found on the site.
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Introductions / Re: New from Oregon
« Last post by ron@taylorpaintingofportl on January 11, 2024, 11:13:51 PM »Hi Rick and all,
Ron here from Sherwood, Oregon. I've restored several cars, motorcycles and mopeds. This is my first Simplex and it looks like fun. Right off I find the flywheel had been run loose. I was able to restore the threads and get a new nut on. Now I need some advise on this pinion bolt on. Does it bolt flush with the flywheel ? if so I will have to use a short nut. As you can see the pinion bolt holes are hogged out, from running loose?? Thanks in advance for your help.
Ron Taylor
503-349-6608
Ron here from Sherwood, Oregon. I've restored several cars, motorcycles and mopeds. This is my first Simplex and it looks like fun. Right off I find the flywheel had been run loose. I was able to restore the threads and get a new nut on. Now I need some advise on this pinion bolt on. Does it bolt flush with the flywheel ? if so I will have to use a short nut. As you can see the pinion bolt holes are hogged out, from running loose?? Thanks in advance for your help.
Ron Taylor
503-349-6608
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Artwork
« Last post by Bob53 on January 08, 2024, 06:26:45 AM »A good friend with insight to what you like. That's awesome. How did that fit under the tree? Bob
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Artwork
« Last post by pd on January 08, 2024, 04:59:00 AM »Hey Tom ,
Props to your welder friend .
That piece is Simplex enough .
Pete .
Props to your welder friend .
That piece is Simplex enough .
Pete .
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Other Things Simplex / Artwork
« Last post by kartjockey on January 07, 2024, 09:29:48 AM »I love this!
A good welder friend of mine from my work made this for a Christmas present for me. Being a machinist and always wanting to have things 'spot on' I love how abstract it is. I sandblasted it then rushed the rusting process with hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, salt.
My whole life I have been working to get rid of rust now I am putting it back. But for this it works!
A good welder friend of mine from my work made this for a Christmas present for me. Being a machinist and always wanting to have things 'spot on' I love how abstract it is. I sandblasted it then rushed the rusting process with hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, salt.
My whole life I have been working to get rid of rust now I am putting it back. But for this it works!
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Welcome to the New Year!
« Last post by pd on January 02, 2024, 04:55:25 AM »Yes , happy and prosperous leap year everyone .