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Subject: Re: Eldovert

Author: Scott Larson

Date: Mar 15, 2002, 2:33 PM

Post ID: 1709859137



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You can get an adapter from Teo Lamers, to mount the Eldo generator pulley on the crank of the Convert engine. (about 45$). You then can use the timing cover from the Eldo. First you have to do some grinding on the inside of the timing cover, so it will clear the timing chain. I cant see this weakening the cover very much at all. You can then bolt the Eldo timing cover directly onto the front of the Convert motor. (Of course you have to take off the Convert timing cover.)Now would be a good time to replace the seal. The motor bolts right in with no modifications. Then drill and tap the holes for the generator mount, just where it would go on the Eldo motor. The bosses are already there. The only problem with this was, you have an interference problem with the newer style distributor. Just get your grinder back out and grind off a good 1/2 inch or so, off the back of the generator. There is plenty of material back there, so again, no problem weakening it too much. Just use some common sense on where you remove that much metal, and turn the generator to clear the distributor. You might have to relocate the coil(s). I mounted my pair of coils in the toolbox, and drilled holes in the back of it, to run my wires, then sealed it all with silicone. Make sure you have good grounds. You can also mount the Eldo valve covers right on, and if you want, you can drill them for the vents. Good luck!

Scott



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From: EldoMike
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 3:28 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: Eldovert


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Hi Paul, didn't realize you were gonna run the alt....if it wasn't for the
pump I'd run the adapter and generator..

EldoMike
www.classicguzzi.com
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To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
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Subject: Re: Eldovert


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According to our wise West Coast Guzzi God, you can either dent in the
fender on the back slightly to accommodate the alternator or give it some
rake. He said something else about moving the rear fender stay up an inch
or
 so as I believe that was what actually interfered. Mark can correct me on
this if I am mistaken. This is the same plan I have for the T3 and Eldo
right now.

Paul
Richmond, Va
73 Eldo project
76 T3 basket case
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To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 3:27 PM
Subject: RE: Eldovert


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I havent looked at it....but how much interference is there? A lot or a
little? Only under fork compression or at stand still?

Dpending on the answers above you could:

Make an abbreviated alternator cover. There is probably a little room to
be gotten there. But will that affect the cooling of the alternator?

Snug the fender up to the tire or run a different/shortened fender.
Again probably not a lot of gain there and more road grime on the bike
if the latter is pursued.

Move the motor back. More pain than is worth.

Move the front end out. However you do that it will affect the handling.
Just a couple degrees of rake could gain you a lot of room though.

Remove the alternator. I understand that the bosses to mount the
generator are still on the block casting. (I could be wrong) Seems that
it is *possible* to mount an alternator there. Someone attempted it on
my junkyard T-3, but they did a really bad job of it. Including cutting
the rotor in half to stick a pulley on it *shudder*. I think the main
problems would be 1)getting the gen/alt pulley out far enough to clear
the timing cover. 2) putting a pulley on the crank.

How did Mark approach this when he put the modern motor in the loop
frame?

Fun stuff to think about on a cold, wet boring day at work.


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From: EldoMike [mailto:msse-@classicguzzi.com]
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 6:34 AM
To: loopframe list
Subject: Eldovert


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I guess I have too much time on my hands....I've started thinking about
my Loopframe automatic again and have a question for the group....I plan
on running the 1000cc Convert drivetrain in an Eldo chassis.....not sure
the best way to handle the interference of the front fender and the Alt
cover on the engine...any ideas? My first thought is to put in a slight
rake...

EldoMike
www.classicguzzi.com

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<DIV>You can get an adapter from Teo Lamers, to mount the Eldo generator pulley on the crank of the Convert engine. (about 45$). You then can use the timing cover from the Eldo. First you have to do some grinding on the inside of the timing cover, so it will clear the timing chain. I cant see this weakening the cover very much at all. You can then bolt the Eldo timing cover directly onto the front of the Convert motor. (Of course you have to take off the Convert timing cover.)Now would be a good time to replace the seal. The motor bolts right in with no modifications. Then drill and tap the holes for the generator mount, just where it would go on the Eldo motor. The bosses are already there. The only problem with this was, you have an interference problem with the newer style distributor. Just get your grinder back out and grind off a good 1/2 inch or so, off the back of the generator. There is plenty of material back there, so again, no problem weakening it too much. Just use some common sense on where you remove that much metal, and turn the generator to clear the distributor. You might have to relocate the coil(s). I mounted my pair of coils in the toolbox, and drilled holes in the back of it, to run my wires, then sealed it all with silicone. Make sure you have good grounds. You can also mount the Eldo valve covers right on, and if you want, you can drill them for the vents. Good luck!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Scott<BR></DIV> <DIV><BR></DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE style="BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt Arial">----- Original Message -----</DIV> <DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt Arial; FONT-COLOR: black"><B>From:</B> EldoMike</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, March 15, 2002 3:28 PM</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>To:</B> Loopfram-@topica.com</DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Eldovert</DIV> <DIV><BR></DIV>============================================================<BR>Rent DVDs online – FREE Trial! With Netflix you can rent as<BR>many DVDs as you want for $20 a month. No late fees –<BR>World’s Largest Selection – Free Shipping! Click here for a<BR>FREE TRIAL!<BR>http://click.topica.com/caaaijxb1dfltb2OdnHa/Netflix<BR>============================================================<BR><BR>Hi Paul, didn't realize you were gonna run the alt....if it wasn't for the<BR>pump I'd run the adapter and generator..<BR><BR>EldoMike<BR>www.classicguzzi.com<BR>----- Original Message -----<BR>From: "Paul Linn" <paul_-@yahoo.com><BR>To: <Loopfram-@topica.com><BR>Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 3:20 PM<BR>Subject: Re: Eldovert<BR><BR><BR>> ============================================================<BR>> Rent DVDs online - FREE Trial! With Netflix you can rent as<BR>> many DVDs as you want for $20 a month. No late fees -<BR>> World's Largest Selection - Free Shipping! Click here for a<BR>> FREE TRIAL!<BR>> http://click.topica.com/caaaijBb1dfltb2pRbDa/Netflix<BR>> ============================================================<BR>><BR>> According to our wise West Coast Guzzi God, you can either dent in the<BR>> fender on the back slightly to accommodate the alternator or give it some<BR>> rake. He said something else about moving the rear fender stay up an inch<BR>or<BR>> so as I believe that was what actually interfered. Mark can correct me on<BR>> this if I am mistaken. This is the same plan I have for the T3 and Eldo<BR>> right now.<BR>><BR>> Paul<BR>> Richmond, Va<BR>> 73 Eldo project<BR>> 76 T3 basket case<BR>> ----- Original Message -----<BR>> From: "Zerhackermann" <chopp-@hotmail.com><BR>> To: <Loopfram-@topica.com><BR>> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 3:27 PM<BR>> Subject: RE: Eldovert<BR>><BR>><BR>> > ============================================================<BR>> > Rent DVDs online - FREE Trial! 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However you do that it will affect the handling.<BR>> > Just a couple degrees of rake could gain you a lot of room though.<BR>> ><BR>> > Remove the alternator. I understand that the bosses to mount the<BR>> > generator are still on the block casting. (I could be wrong) Seems that<BR>> > it is *possible* to mount an alternator there. Someone attempted it on<BR>> > my junkyard T-3, but they did a really bad job of it. Including cutting<BR>> > the rotor in half to stick a pulley on it *shudder*. I think the main<BR>> > problems would be 1)getting the gen/alt pulley out far enough to clear<BR>> > the timing cover. 2) putting a pulley on the crank.<BR>> ><BR>> > How did Mark approach this when he put the modern motor in the loop<BR>> > frame?<BR>> ><BR>> > Fun stuff to think about on a cold, wet boring day at work.<BR>> ><BR>> ><BR>> > -----Original Message-----<BR>> > From: EldoMike [mailto:msse-@classicguzzi.com]<BR>> > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 6:34 AM<BR>> > To: loopframe list<BR>> > Subject: Eldovert<BR>> ><BR>> ><BR>> > ============================================================<BR>> > Find the Best Web Designers & Developers at Elance<BR>> > ** *Web Design *** Flash Animation *** Web Programming *** Post Your<BR>> > Web Development Project for FREE. 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