Iv'e used this also on lightly stressed areas with success - believe it or not I also repaired a alloy car cylinder head in the gasket fire wall sealing area it lasted 2 years !

Secret is to clean off all oil residues - carburetor cleaner is good for this

Sid

Good old RB keep the prices going up and up and keep justifying them - it means that my collection continues to apreciate in value even more !!!

Thanks RB from Sid

Soak in nitromores paint stripper then rinse off - no risk of scratching and comes clean

Sid

PJ sid here ( know I have been quiet lately lot going on ) however I have checked with her indoors and nothing planned for this weekend so not going to upset family if I come

Therefore count me in 1 x two man tent space reqd.

Sid

To get rid of the carbon on the head soak it in nitromores paint stipper for several days, it will soften it so you can then easily remove it. Also works on oil discolouration in crank cases etc. ( just keep away from rubber bits such as camchain idlers


SID

reynolds 531 tubing is used by cycle frame builders - it can be weakend by overheating it OR USING INCORREDT METHODS - try finding a cycle frame builder in your area - thye should be able to braze them on without affecting frame integrity

SID

snap !!!

Take a look at B & Q barbeque paint ( seriously it sticks like Sh1T and does not burn off

I have used it with no problems

sid

you need to know if it is a fuelling or electrical issue - When it will not start remove one of plug leads and put in a spark plug and rest metal body on cylinder head crank engine and look for spark - if sparks look for fuel issue if no spark - remove tank and check all conections at coils / could ...

old fuel !? drain tanke and carb fill with fresh away you go

Sid

what time are you aiming to be there ? can't promise to br there but if get jobs done early might be ble to get there midday-ish

SID

you need to wash out in a solvent of some type - blow with air line from inside to outside until dry - then re- oil using K & N filter oil

count me in :-)


SID

was it sorted ?

sid

Try disconnecting the wires from the front brake presure switch ( on the splitter on the front yoke ) these can go down to earth internally. You cn confirm this by testing each pin on the switch for continuity to earth - if you have continuity on either of the terminals switch is cause and you need ...