zmans cosmetic rebuild.FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFinished

#16 PostAuthor: **paul doran** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:51 pm

another green Godess :lol:

zman · #17 PostAuthor: **zman** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:35 pm

I thought id give you a bit off an up date so you dont think ive give up

Im in the process of sorting engine out.All relevant helicoiling has been done on cam cover and spark plug thread sorted out.I have also been decreasing the engine cleaning ready for painting.What a messy and time consuming task :cry:

Head is now decoked.
There was also some broken finns on the head.I plan to fix these and paint engine this week.
Will post pics when i get to that stag.

zman · #18 PostAuthor: **zman** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:27 pm

So things are moving along

Bottom end off engine now painted.haven't done top yet as gas torch hasn't arrived.so haven't repaired finns :cry:

been polishing engine covers[dont envy mikeys job]very dirty :cry:

But also satisfying to

and ive temporary put them on engine as hopefully with a bit of help from steve T i will be putting the bottom end back in the frame tomorrow

Then i will take them off for i final polish before fitting with new gaskets

this is a before.and then a few after pic

They do look so shiny now after putting my mucky paws all over them
if all goes well should be posting in frame pics tomorrow

andy.s · #19 PostAuthor: **andy.s** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 5:29 pm

looking good well worth thr effort.
andy :wow

re your pm. no it wasnt me you got your bike from.sorry

#20 PostAuthor: **paul doran** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:43 am

coldsummer wrote:
zman wrote:my bit for the environment

Well just make sure you don't leave it parked outside on recycling day

zman · #21 PostAuthor: **zman** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 2:20 pm

Well the engine in the frame

I really like the contrast between the frame and engine

Even if i say so my self.

I'm sure when doing these projects we pick up tips that would be useful to others[may be a new section on the forum]
this may help any one painting their engine.if like me you finned masking up a real pain

Then simply paint engine with all covers still fitted .Then remove covers when paint is dry.As high temp paint does not get hard till its been through a heat cycle.All you have to do is remove paint with white sprite.simple

That's it till after xmas.I WISH YOU ALL A MERRY XMAS and hope to meet more of you in 2012 :lol:

Pigford · #22 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 2:23 pm

Looking real good - makes me even more sure I'm gonna do me Harris frame in green :wink:

What paint did you use on the engine - gotta do mine soon so might just try your tip :wink:

zman · #23 PostAuthor: **zman** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 2:35 pm

Hi pigford
I used wurth satin high temp.It was recommended to me buy another member.Ive used lots of wurth products and they have always be good.
WORD OFF CORSTION.
The paint is very easy to scratch or remove with wight spirit until been throw
a heat cycle.So take care

#24 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 4:14 pm

Gotta say, I like the contrast of the black motor & polished cases. Mmmmm Lovely. :drool

andyb1962 · #25 PostAuthor: **andyb1962** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:04 pm

Wasnt sure i would like green frame and black engine. But yes your right the contrast is great .
:oops:

good work

PAULJAC47 · #26 PostAuthor: **PAULJAC47** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:12 pm

Hi Zman have you had success with the Mapp gas and managed to weld fins yourself ?,asking cos i had a go with little success, including getting the head up to correct temp in our double oven and filling house with smoke :oops:

Pigford · #27 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:15 pm

PAULJAC47 wrote:Hi Zman have you had success with the Mapp gas and managed to weld fins yourself ?,asking cos i had a go with little success, including getting the head up to correct temp in our double oven and filling house with smoke

What sort of oven did you use... Electric or Gas :?:

I've heard a Pizza oven is best :wink:

So what sort of filler rod is used with the Mapp gas - assuming you can get it hot enuff :?:

zman · #28 PostAuthor: **zman** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:20 pm

Hi Paul
No luck :cry:

i brought the torch and mapp gas as that Durafix recommended to me.But same as you.Will not get hot enough.
I rang them and they did offer money back.But brought torch else where :oops:

#29 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:49 pm

Our very own Maralyn can repair damaged fins, here's some he did for me;

zman · #30 PostAuthor: **zman** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 2:18 pm

Happy new year to all.
So lets update you all with whats been going on.
I have done a final polish to the ally engine cover and fitted them with new gaskets.
refurbished starter clutch as it used to make a bit of racket.
Swing arm,triple trees and a few other things are at the cromer's.
I have stated on refurbishing the battery box area.
below are a before and a few after pictures.

Hope you can tell which is which

chrome parts due back on the 20th.So should really get things moving then.

zmans cosmetic rebuild.FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFinished

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