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Restoration Projects / Re: 1940 Serviglide
« Last post by pd on March 18, 2024, 08:00:31 AM » The re-build looks to be coming along nicely , Tom . 
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Restoration Projects / Re: 1940 Serviglide
« Last post by kartjockey on March 18, 2024, 07:11:58 AM »Pics of the glide prior to installing the engine. The way I made the assembly stand I couldn't put the front wheel on yet. After receiving the license registration from Bob Filip I decided to go back to the Ebay seller I had bought from before so as I could have a license plate done to match the numbers. Correct colors for Michigan 1940.
As I was taking the old cover off of the seat I threw the tacks in a cup. Then when I got the new cover back, I decided to just use them again. The way it was is the way it is!
Proof lights work! Plus, pics before and after of the generator.
As I was taking the old cover off of the seat I threw the tacks in a cup. Then when I got the new cover back, I decided to just use them again. The way it was is the way it is!
Proof lights work! Plus, pics before and after of the generator.
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Restoration Projects / Re: 1940 Serviglide
« Last post by kartjockey on March 18, 2024, 06:29:32 AM »Here in the first few pictures I tried to show the rotary valve as it rotates. Shows how the separate hole and slot come in to view.
Next shots are just of block in position. Looking back I wish I would have mocked the motor up completely along with the rear wheel first. It would have been easier while constructing everything and not have to worry about not scratching the paint. All turning out ok but would have helped things.
I tested the spark after assembly. It jumped .125" gap and appeared like it could have jumped a wider gap than that. I own a meter that reads capacitance. I checked the condenser that was in the engine when I got it. I compared this to some NOS ones and also to the Wico book. Seems to me if they are close they work. I could have used the one this engine had in it but by now I had a NOS one installed and left it.
Last pics the motor has the throttle rod installed and is ready to test run.
Next shots are just of block in position. Looking back I wish I would have mocked the motor up completely along with the rear wheel first. It would have been easier while constructing everything and not have to worry about not scratching the paint. All turning out ok but would have helped things.
I tested the spark after assembly. It jumped .125" gap and appeared like it could have jumped a wider gap than that. I own a meter that reads capacitance. I checked the condenser that was in the engine when I got it. I compared this to some NOS ones and also to the Wico book. Seems to me if they are close they work. I could have used the one this engine had in it but by now I had a NOS one installed and left it.
Last pics the motor has the throttle rod installed and is ready to test run.
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Early grips
« Last post by kartjockey on March 15, 2024, 06:25:28 AM »PD. Come to Portland. When everyone goes home we can chat under the tent again!!
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Chrome will get me home!
« Last post by Bob53 on March 13, 2024, 05:34:10 AM »That's some nice BLING!! Will definitely stand out in the crowd. Bob
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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: For Sale: Wheel Pulley Clips **CHEAP***
« Last post by Ricks on March 12, 2024, 08:33:46 AM »SOLD OUT
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Chrome will get me home!
« Last post by pd on March 12, 2024, 08:30:58 AM »Very nice , Tom .
Better get the welding mask if you plan on looking at that stuff for long .
And , why you do it ?
Maybe just because you like making things better .
Pete .
Better get the welding mask if you plan on looking at that stuff for long .
And , why you do it ?
Maybe just because you like making things better .
Pete .
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Early grips
« Last post by pd on March 12, 2024, 08:08:46 AM »Tom ,
Good job .
The mechanism looks interesting . And the spring is a simple but very nice touch .
But , those will never work . I mean look at the cross hatch ... not even close . LOL
Pete .
Good job .
The mechanism looks interesting . And the spring is a simple but very nice touch .
But , those will never work . I mean look at the cross hatch ... not even close . LOL
Pete .
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Brochures and other Literature / Re: lawnmower
« Last post by pd on March 12, 2024, 07:51:22 AM »Nice catch , Tom .
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Other Things Simplex / Chrome will get me home!
« Last post by kartjockey on March 11, 2024, 09:59:10 PM »I sent out another load of parts to be chromed. They told me 6 to 8 weeks, but they were done in 5 weeks.
Just a couple more pieces to be done and I will have a complete bike chromed except for the frame and tank. My idea is to skip chroming the tank and use the Simplex stick-on chrome tank covers.
Why do I do this? I don't know but it feels good!
Just a couple more pieces to be done and I will have a complete bike chromed except for the frame and tank. My idea is to skip chroming the tank and use the Simplex stick-on chrome tank covers.
Why do I do this? I don't know but it feels good!