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Wheels & Tires / Re: 1939-40 Servi Cycle brake and throttle lever
« on: April 17, 2015, 03:31:30 PM »
Thanks! The idea is good. I will look at other type of scooter brake lever assemblies.
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Wheels & Tires / 1939-40 Servi Cycle brake and throttle lever
« on: December 02, 2014, 09:51:03 AM »
I need a photograph of a 1939-40 brake lever and throttle lever.
Or original supplier name.
I have one brake lever, but have never found a close match. So I am not sure what was on the bike. The lever that I have seems a bit beefier than bicycle levers.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Or original supplier name.
I have one brake lever, but have never found a close match. So I am not sure what was on the bike. The lever that I have seems a bit beefier than bicycle levers.
Any help greatly appreciated.
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Wheels & Tires / Re: replacement brake shoes
« on: August 20, 2014, 04:22:25 PM »
I don't see any need for the rivets. JB Weld creates a tremendously strong bond. Doing a <<<good job>>> of counter boring the brake linings to install rivets requires a special drill such as one used for counter boring holes for Allen cap screws.
JB Weld a couple pieces of metal together, then try to get them apart.
My cousin who is a machinist put me on to JB Weld about 20 years back. I have been using it ever since. I just fixed the starter switch in my compressor motor a couple weeks back using JB Weld. No repair part available, $500 for a new motor.
JB Weld a couple pieces of metal together, then try to get them apart.
My cousin who is a machinist put me on to JB Weld about 20 years back. I have been using it ever since. I just fixed the starter switch in my compressor motor a couple weeks back using JB Weld. No repair part available, $500 for a new motor.
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Wheels & Tires / Re: replacement brake shoes
« on: August 19, 2014, 11:32:13 AM »
In my former life I tested automotive brakes, so I got thinking about the relining problem. I have reservations about using the flexible lining with rivets. You might consider this. JB Weld epoxy is available in automotive stores. It can withstand high temperatures from engine blocks and will hold torque when used to rethread a stripped hole.
Clean the surface of the brake shoes. Install the brake shoes on the brake backing plate. Slip a piece of wax paper between the shoes and the backing plate to keep the shoes from being bonded to the backing plate. Obtain two good hose clamps sufficient in diameter to surround the brake shoes. Cut the brake lining to the required length, apply a minimal amount of epoxy to the surface of the brake lining (enough to squeeze out a bit , but not too much). Slip a hose clamp around the brake shoes with enough room to slip in the brake linings. Position the brake linings and tighten the clamp. Check the position of the linings and re-adjust if necessary. After the first clamp has been tightened, install the second clamp to give full pressure on the complete surface of the brake linings. Wait 24 hours, remove clamps and clean off excess epoxy and trim the brake linings at the edges if necessary.
If the diameter of the linings is too large to install, use a strip of emery cloth or sandpaper in the old shoe shining method and reduce the thickness of the linings equally on each shoe until the desired fit is accomplished.
There is probably no way to determine the longevity of the lining, so it is advisable to check the shoes on a regular basis.
Clean the surface of the brake shoes. Install the brake shoes on the brake backing plate. Slip a piece of wax paper between the shoes and the backing plate to keep the shoes from being bonded to the backing plate. Obtain two good hose clamps sufficient in diameter to surround the brake shoes. Cut the brake lining to the required length, apply a minimal amount of epoxy to the surface of the brake lining (enough to squeeze out a bit , but not too much). Slip a hose clamp around the brake shoes with enough room to slip in the brake linings. Position the brake linings and tighten the clamp. Check the position of the linings and re-adjust if necessary. After the first clamp has been tightened, install the second clamp to give full pressure on the complete surface of the brake linings. Wait 24 hours, remove clamps and clean off excess epoxy and trim the brake linings at the edges if necessary.
If the diameter of the linings is too large to install, use a strip of emery cloth or sandpaper in the old shoe shining method and reduce the thickness of the linings equally on each shoe until the desired fit is accomplished.
There is probably no way to determine the longevity of the lining, so it is advisable to check the shoes on a regular basis.
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Engine & Transmission / Re: Tillotson carb 1939 rebuild kit
« on: October 21, 2013, 12:30:05 PM »
Thanks for the offer. I have sent you and email.
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Engine & Transmission / Tillotson carb 1939 rebuild kit
« on: October 19, 2013, 07:51:11 AM »
Where does one find a rebuild kit for a vintage 1939 Tillotson carb?
The carbs themselves are occasionally available on Ebay, but they probably need rebuilding, float valve etc..
The body of the Tillotson carb that I have is in poor condition.
The carbs themselves are occasionally available on Ebay, but they probably need rebuilding, float valve etc..
The body of the Tillotson carb that I have is in poor condition.
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Restoration Projects / 1939 ServiGlide
« on: September 09, 2013, 03:08:30 PM »
Reference 1939 ServiGlide:
Turned over the engine with a drill and it had spark. I had been told not to expect any spark because of its age. Next, I installed a lawnmower carburetor of unknown origin. I then turned the engine over with a drill and it quit running after the primer gas was used up. Positive thing is that the engine fired up and got a few revolutions. Gary Wollard had told me several years back that I should obtain a Carter Model N carburetor, which I had done. I then installed the Carter carburetor, gave it a shot of primer gas and cranked it over with a drill. The engine fired and ran like a charm.
Turned over the engine with a drill and it had spark. I had been told not to expect any spark because of its age. Next, I installed a lawnmower carburetor of unknown origin. I then turned the engine over with a drill and it quit running after the primer gas was used up. Positive thing is that the engine fired up and got a few revolutions. Gary Wollard had told me several years back that I should obtain a Carter Model N carburetor, which I had done. I then installed the Carter carburetor, gave it a shot of primer gas and cranked it over with a drill. The engine fired and ran like a charm.
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Wheels & Tires / Re: 1939-40 Servi-Glide
« on: July 29, 2013, 04:51:42 PM »
Motor number on engine 40D1195
A notarized lien for "Servi-Glide Motor No. Number 40D1195" dated 10-11-39 from Western Union Telegraph Co. Detroit, Michigan
A receipt for payment from Western Union for a motorbike dated 17 Oct 1939
So the bike was built and purchased in 1939.
Thanks for pointing out the missing part on the fork. Something else to find.
A notarized lien for "Servi-Glide Motor No. Number 40D1195" dated 10-11-39 from Western Union Telegraph Co. Detroit, Michigan
A receipt for payment from Western Union for a motorbike dated 17 Oct 1939
So the bike was built and purchased in 1939.
Thanks for pointing out the missing part on the fork. Something else to find.
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Wheels & Tires / Re: Basket Case 1939 Servi-Glide
« on: July 29, 2013, 09:19:45 AM »
Basket Case 1939-1940 Servi-Glide - connected to Western Union
One photo worth more than several incorrect memories.
Two tin cans for the air cleaner.
Found a Western Union first payment receipt for the instalation of a windshield dated 1-10-40
One photo worth more than several incorrect memories.
Two tin cans for the air cleaner.
Found a Western Union first payment receipt for the instalation of a windshield dated 1-10-40
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Wheels & Tires / Re: 1940 servicycle Part Number number 493 rear wheel pully clips
« on: July 27, 2013, 04:25:38 PM »
All the photos that I have at this point in time are photos of the engine shroud, engine and the rear & front fenders. I am attempting to put the bike together as it was used by the original owner. Not quite OEM but functional. The engine shroud’s paint is very deteriorated, but why destroy the history with a restoration.
For the air cleaner, the original owner replaced the original air filter assembly with a two tin cans, punched holes in it for air intake, filled the can with oil soaked steel wool and used what may be the original carb attachment. The OEM headlamp may have been relpaced with a Los Angeles fog lamp with a low current bulb. There was a good reason to do this as the OEM lamp shown in the brochure had very little light output. It has the original but damaged generator, that will have to be replaced. Found a matching pair of Deltaflex lenses for the rear tail lamps.
For the air cleaner, the original owner replaced the original air filter assembly with a two tin cans, punched holes in it for air intake, filled the can with oil soaked steel wool and used what may be the original carb attachment. The OEM headlamp may have been relpaced with a Los Angeles fog lamp with a low current bulb. There was a good reason to do this as the OEM lamp shown in the brochure had very little light output. It has the original but damaged generator, that will have to be replaced. Found a matching pair of Deltaflex lenses for the rear tail lamps.
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Wheels & Tires / Re: 1940 servicycle Part Number number 493 rear wheel pully clips
« on: July 26, 2013, 05:09:35 PM »
Thanks
For the clips please send email to rodneym5 at yahoo dot com
I wonder if Wayne would like some good photos and a measured drawing of the engine shroud.
For the clips please send email to rodneym5 at yahoo dot com
I wonder if Wayne would like some good photos and a measured drawing of the engine shroud.
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Wheels & Tires / Re: 1940 servicycle Part Number number 493 rear wheel pully clips
« on: July 26, 2013, 03:13:28 PM »
I have had the ServiGlide since 1974 or 1975. I knew the original owner's son. We worked as test technicians in Ford Moror Company's brake & tire test lab at that time.
The bike is a total basket case. I have most of the parts except for two brake levers, the air cleaner and the exhaust system. The engine turns easily, but the carb is a disaster. The colors on the engine shroud are very faded.
Even have one very brittle Simplex 26x2.25 tire. The tube is dust.
Garry Wollard's bike was missing the engine cover, but I have the original - photo attached (click on image it will enlarge).
Garry Wollard told me that he was not happy to hear from me as there were now two known ServiGlides. I talked to Gary several times, sad to see him pass.
The bike is a total basket case. I have most of the parts except for two brake levers, the air cleaner and the exhaust system. The engine turns easily, but the carb is a disaster. The colors on the engine shroud are very faded.
Even have one very brittle Simplex 26x2.25 tire. The tube is dust.
Garry Wollard's bike was missing the engine cover, but I have the original - photo attached (click on image it will enlarge).
Garry Wollard told me that he was not happy to hear from me as there were now two known ServiGlides. I talked to Gary several times, sad to see him pass.
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Wheels & Tires / Re: 1940 servicycle Part Number number 493 rear wheel pully clips
« on: July 26, 2013, 02:35:13 PM »
Thanks for the photo and part description.
I would rather purchase the clips. I only need eight, and they appear to be not to difficult to fabricate.
Tried the phone number for Wayne a few times but did not get an answer.
The parts are for a 1939 Servi-Glide, which I have had for 40 years or so. It was used by a Western Union delivery man in 1939-40s. I have a stack of Western Union payment vouchers for $4.00 for a motor bike.
Also a lien for Servi-Glide number 40D1195 dated 10-11-39 from Western Union.
I would rather purchase the clips. I only need eight, and they appear to be not to difficult to fabricate.
Tried the phone number for Wayne a few times but did not get an answer.
The parts are for a 1939 Servi-Glide, which I have had for 40 years or so. It was used by a Western Union delivery man in 1939-40s. I have a stack of Western Union payment vouchers for $4.00 for a motor bike.
Also a lien for Servi-Glide number 40D1195 dated 10-11-39 from Western Union.
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Wheels & Tires / 1940 servicycle Part Number number 493 rear wheel pully clips
« on: July 25, 2013, 02:13:12 PM »
1940 ServiCycle
Part Number number 493 rear wheel pully clips
I need a photo of a rear wheel pully clip taken with a ruler so that I can judge the size. Also the approximate thickness of the clip.
or a brief sketch with dimensions
or a known source to purchase some.
Thanks in advance.
I checked Workman Cycle and could not locate that part or part number
Part Number number 493 rear wheel pully clips
I need a photo of a rear wheel pully clip taken with a ruler so that I can judge the size. Also the approximate thickness of the clip.
or a brief sketch with dimensions
or a known source to purchase some.
Thanks in advance.
I checked Workman Cycle and could not locate that part or part number
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