Finally started tinkering with the engine. My plan was to put a predator on it and GO since it was locked up. Took the really rusted shroud off and there was at least a 100 acorns in there.:laugh: I think a mouse nest also and chunks of rust.
Man that is alot of rust !!!! I've never seen It so bad...was it in a pond ? lol :laugh:
This will be a good one when done. I think you should rebuild the original engine and then toss the rusty tins back on. Then clearcoat everything to keep it from getting worse or rust on your clothes. A true rat looking bike but mechanically nice... Just don't get too involved in it. I may need some help with my T555 seat cushions and we can't have you too busy...lol
The guy told me the bike was left outside under a tarp for 40 years. I think the tarp rotted away after about 20 years .:laugh: I'm working on the mechanical part and just sprucing up some of the rust. When I get all done, I'm going to clear coat the bike in rustoleum clear.:laugh:
Heavy pitting on the chain guard but in excellent condition.:laugh:
Heavy pitting on the chain guard but in excellent condition.:laugh:
On the clutch cover...if it burns with black sooty (sp?) smoke ...it should be a styeine base plastic and model glue will work to a point. All other plastics need to be repaired machinally zip tie ,rivet, screw...ect this is only my experience with plastic and may not be 100% correct........BTW looks like a good project and you work much faster than I do....
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These carbs any good? I think I paid 80.00 for my last carb.:doah:
These carbs any good? I think I paid 80.00 for my last carb.:doah:
Thanks Pat. I think I have some of that stuff here.:thumbsup: Might be at my mountain house because I think that was the last time I used it. Need to check on that.
I got the decal off. SAVE!!!! That old shroud will be one of the rare parts I throw in the trash, I save everything.:laugh:
I got the decal off. SAVE!!!! That old shroud will be one of the rare parts I throw in the trash, I save everything.:laugh:
Nope, still haven't got the forks apart. They are filled to the top with PB blaster. I could have a roller if I could get them apart.:doah:
Pulled a shroud off a junker I had and found a recoil. Works great. If I had any nerve, I would leave the shroud just as it is for my rat bike, but I can't do it.:laugh: I didn't sand it real good so when the paint starts to peel it will be perfect. Pulled the head and doesn't look that bad, even got the muffler and manifold off. That PB blaster is amazing. The muffler is badly rusted. I plan to cut the end off and weld a new muffler part to the pipe because the pipe is pretty good.:thumbsup:
Pulled a shroud off a junker I had and found a recoil. Works great. If I had any nerve, I would leave the shroud just as it is for my rat bike, but I can't do it.:laugh: I didn't sand it real good so when the paint starts to peel it will be perfect. Pulled the head and doesn't look that bad, even got the muffler and manifold off. That PB blaster is amazing. The muffler is badly rusted. I plan to cut the end off and weld a new muffler part to the pipe because the pipe is pretty good.:thumbsup:
