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Post by slug on Dec 17, 2013 15:43:45 GMT 1
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deedee
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Post by deedee on Dec 18, 2013 6:19:18 GMT 1
Cheers Martin, As an off subject project; I'll be following threads... making single seater with pick up trailer back.. have engine to rebuild over xmas..  Sounds really useful too... Good luck over Christmas. Dee |
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Post by slug on Dec 18, 2013 7:51:20 GMT 1
thanks, dee just posted may be of interest on ntv site.. wish all ntv members a happy xmas and prosperous new year.  |
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Post by slug on Dec 20, 2013 17:39:15 GMT 1
almost finished rebuild of reliant 850 robin engine,,head skimmed, valves reground new conrod shells and big end shells. new std piston rings,, the proof is when I run it..  |
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Post by gills on Dec 20, 2013 21:45:03 GMT 1
Seeing your pics takes me back to my younger days playing around with A series engines in Minors. The layout of the 2 engines looks quite similar (from what I remember!)
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Post by odie on Dec 20, 2013 21:50:38 GMT 1
Big bolt under the oil filter take off is the oil pressure valve, if the oil pressure is low check the ball bearing and spring for wear and sagging of the spring.
The water way i was on about is on the other side of the block, did you clean it out ?
Rick
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Post by slug on Dec 20, 2013 22:40:37 GMT 1
yes mate cleared out as adviced.. got loads of silt out, amazed at how much,, will flush system through as well.. yes checked oil relief valve.. thanks for all your advice.. yes gills think there basically the same.. Austin, morris and mini share a lot of same parts.. will not break any speed limits,, just plod along I,m happy with that,,
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Post by slug on Dec 22, 2013 3:42:14 GMT 1
 front end going back on ,, Suzuki gt500 same front end refurbed,  engine now finished ready go back in.. more pics by end of month,starting to come back together.. |
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Post by slug on Dec 27, 2013 16:31:47 GMT 1
 another picture of rebuild so far.. that is mock up engine in picture , not the one I will use.. happy new year.. |
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Post by slug on Jan 18, 2014 15:52:58 GMT 1
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deedee
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Post by deedee on Jan 20, 2014 6:54:42 GMT 1
Getting some idea of the size of your; 'pick up trailer back' now... Looks really useful! |
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Post by slug on Jan 20, 2014 8:25:25 GMT 1
thanks dee dee . trailer back is 4ft long x 3 wide.. have had trailer cover made to fit over top.. also to upgrade from reliant robin rear dampers, to spring shocks,, motorcycle ones fit,or mini, there are also the normal long leaf springs on back..trailer will be for camping gear, shopping and general garden stuff,, not a great deal of weight carried,, yes coming along fine.. all good fun..
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Post by deedee on Jan 21, 2014 7:39:51 GMT 1
It 'looked' to be bigger in the image...
But I can see it now; still a good size!
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Post by slug on Jan 22, 2014 18:05:17 GMT 1
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Post by ploddit on Jan 24, 2014 21:38:11 GMT 1
Looks like fun what have you done to the forks with all that weight, and the rear brakes will be from what?
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working on my trike engine this week full rebuild.. similar to motorcycle engine,, 
cleaning and spraying and checking all parts. 
