Subject: While the questions are flying
Author: Zink, Rich, ITD
Date: Feb 2, 2005, 12:54 PM
Post ID: 1718322272
My starter was acting up so I disassembled, cleaned and replaced the
brushes. While re-installing it, the threaded hole (on the starter) that
bolts the starter to the block decided to strip out. What are my not too
barbarian fixes? I have taps and dies.
Have the hole welded and re-tapped?
Fill the hole with JB weld and re-tap it?
Have an insert put in?
Tap it one size larger and get a bigger bolt?
Search EPay for a good starter, or at least a body to swap out parts to?
Buy a rebuilt one from one of our favorite dealers?
Also has anyone found a source for the brass end bushings?
Thanks,
Rich
-----Original Message-----
From: Zink, Rich, ITD
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 12:36 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: Question for Rich Zink/Polishing Question
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Actually I'm the second owner of my '71 Ambo. The PO claims to have had the
valve and timing belt covers chromed before he took delivery. So I would say
for 30 year old chrome it's holding up pretty well. No discoloration, but
there are a few pits here and there. But they fit the 'patina' of the rest
of the bike. If I had to do it again I would just polish them. Just Wet
sand the covers down to at least 600 (starting at 220 or so) grit paper
using lots of water. You really need a motor, as in a bench grinder, instead
of the drill. And 2 buffs, one for red and one for white compounds. Go to
eastwood.com for lots of buffing stuff. If you're cheap, they have the
oxidation removed and just want a trick to get them to pretty nice. My best
trick is 0000 (or finer) steel wool and the Mother's cream you have. Just
polish them with that and buff with a clean cloth when done. I even use the
steel wool to clean after at times. I keep my rims shiny this way. Works
good on pitted chrome also but go gentle.
Rich
-----Original Message-----
From: Keith Ruff [mailto:klru-@comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 12:14 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Question for Rich Zink/Polishing Question
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Hey Rich,
How are those chrome valve covers holding up? I am on the fence with
buying a set of those and a set of chrome intake manifolds but wasn't
sure if they would discolor like the exhaust header pipes.
All,
What is the best way to polish the valve covers/gen belt cover? I have
been using some expensive "Mothers" cream stuff with a buffing wheel
that attaches to my drill - works ok but doen't get the aluminum shining
like "chrome".
Keith Ruff
70 Cafe Racer Ambo
Manahawkin, NJ
Zink, Rich, ITD wrote:
In regards to valve covers, you can bead blast them, polish them, paint them, or even chrome them as the PO of my Ambo did. You will find most of us appreciate little personal touches and details along with an enthusiasm for riding to be paramount. Lots of different mufflers are used primarily determined by what's available cheaply ;-). Paint is also an open territory. Just have fun and do what makes you happy, Carbon fiber may be a no-no but I'm not sure ;-). Rich -----Original Message----- From: Chuck Sherman [mailto:chucks-@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 2:10 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: New Eldo owner! Question: I know (as a result of much research) that '72 Eldos did not have polished valvecovers. I like the 'look' of the polished Ambo covers - with the Guzzisti look down on me if I polish my covers? I'm askin' on account of the Beemer crowd disowned me when I put JC Whitney muffs on my R75/5 and then (gasp!) drilled them out so that they sounded like a proper bike. C'mon - it's not a trailer queen, its a rider! Don't want to offend anyone on the first post - that's for Post #3. Until then, Chuck. |
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