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Introductions / Re: Greetings
« on: November 25, 2013, 02:36:45 PM »
Welcome, were you from?
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Restoration Projects / Re: 2 Simplex projects
« on: November 23, 2013, 06:49:51 PM »
That is good to know. I was surprised to see a roller bearing on the lower rod.
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Restoration Projects / Re: 2 Simplex projects
« on: November 23, 2013, 06:29:04 PM »
That is a nice looking rod. But it looks to me that the weak link is just one main bearing to support the flywheel assembly.
But, I am just learning about these motors.
But, I am just learning about these motors.
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Restoration Projects / Re: 2 Simplex projects
« on: November 23, 2013, 06:17:46 PM »
More comp. It will be interesting to see how long it last. I just saw the inside of a simplex motor today, and it was a lot different than what I am youst to seeing. I don't think it would take much comp , but hay, like I said I am new to this
motor. Hope it works out well, I may do it to mine.
motor. Hope it works out well, I may do it to mine.
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Engine & Transmission / Re: WICO COIL
« on: November 23, 2013, 05:57:24 PM »
When I checked the point gap in this motor today the points were set at .018 I have no idea who the last person
was that set them but it had to be over 30 years ago. I rebuilt the clutch this past Feb. but we started to get busy
and I stopped. Now I am starting back. This is a strange looking motor, not what I am use to.
was that set them but it had to be over 30 years ago. I rebuilt the clutch this past Feb. but we started to get busy
and I stopped. Now I am starting back. This is a strange looking motor, not what I am use to.
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Restoration Projects / Re: Original vs Rod
« on: November 23, 2013, 05:27:02 PM »
I like original, not necessarily every nut, bolt etc. But frame, motor, wheels, etc. I like to keep original.
On the other hand, if you have a rolling frame and no motor, you got to do what you have to do. It is
better to use what you have than to toss it.
On the other hand, if you have a rolling frame and no motor, you got to do what you have to do. It is
better to use what you have than to toss it.
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Engine & Transmission / Re: WICO COIL
« on: November 23, 2013, 05:11:38 PM »
On old Harley magnetos the points was set at .015 , I think I will set mine at .016 on the simplex when I put
it back together. These motors are very interesting. When I took apart the motor it very unusual looking. I'm
use to old Harleys and Indians, but this thing is waaaaaay different.
it back together. These motors are very interesting. When I took apart the motor it very unusual looking. I'm
use to old Harleys and Indians, but this thing is waaaaaay different.
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Engine & Transmission / Re: WICO COIL
« on: November 23, 2013, 03:49:06 PM »
I took the motor out of my 1955 today and put a degree wheel on to check
the timing. .014 on the points was 26 degrees BTDC. .018 was 29, .020 was
30 degrees. So now we know. By the way? What are the points supposed
to be set at? I would guess .015
the timing. .014 on the points was 26 degrees BTDC. .018 was 29, .020 was
30 degrees. So now we know. By the way? What are the points supposed
to be set at? I would guess .015
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Where is everyone from?
« on: November 23, 2013, 08:16:30 AM »
Spartanburg South Carolina
I still have my first motorcycle, 51 years ago, a 1956/1957 simplex
I still have my first motorcycle, 51 years ago, a 1956/1957 simplex
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Engine & Transmission / Re: Engine.....Kick Starter
« on: September 27, 2013, 10:18:23 AM »
That reminds me, I still have a dent in my shin from starting my Simplex 51 years ago.
Don't remember what I hit, but I do remember it hurt. A LOT!!!!!!
Don't remember what I hit, but I do remember it hurt. A LOT!!!!!!
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Engine & Transmission / Re: WICO COIL
« on: September 27, 2013, 10:11:04 AM »
Thats a good question, I have never put a degree wheel on any thing to find out.
Maybe I'll do that this winter when I restore my 1955 just to satisfy my curiousity.
Maybe I'll do that this winter when I restore my 1955 just to satisfy my curiousity.
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Engine & Transmission / Re: WICO COIL
« on: September 27, 2013, 08:33:46 AM »
Yea, I understand that, but, if say you set the points at .025 the point cam would start to open the points a little soner than if set at .015.
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Engine & Transmission / Re: WICO COIL
« on: September 27, 2013, 05:49:35 AM »
OK, But the points actually dictate when the plug fires, and a small amount of timing
adjustment can be made by the gap setting.
RC
adjustment can be made by the gap setting.
RC
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Engine & Transmission / Re: WICO COIL
« on: September 25, 2013, 09:48:17 AM »
? How would you set the timing?
RC
RC
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Introductions / Re: New member intro
« on: February 21, 2013, 05:56:24 AM »
I don't think it is plated, It looks like it's painted.