It's alive

[PW Cymru]

Well after several years of laying idle I decided to try and get the G/S running.

Wired up the ignition switch correctly and fitted a good starter motor.

The oil pump is new so wanted to give it the best chance of priming it quick.

So plugs out and grounded, battery fitted from the RS and click nothing but the relay clicking.

Had a look at the wiring and realised I'd cocked up again so put it right and wrrrrrr starter motor get's it spinning and oil pressure light goes out fairly quick.

Hmmm what next shall we go for a start, in for a penny lets go for it.

Tank on, bit of petrol and brrmmmm starts first time, ign light goes out and it ticks over.

I am amazed it started considering the state of the thing.

Still loads to do but really wanted to hear it run before I commited any further.

Happy days

 

[Rob Farmer]

Really pleased for you Paul. Although I'm a little concerned that somebody who works on aircraft engines for a living should be surprised when an engine he's worked on starts

 

[PW Cymru]

I push a pen

 

[Canuck]

Good job... now lets see some photos.

And not of the pen!

 

[Kenny]

I push a pen

A pen that goes all around Europe !

Now as Mr Canuck Esq., points out...photos please

 

[Canuck]

A pen that goes all around Europe !

Now as Mr Canuck Esq., points out...photos please

He is getting lazy Kenny... its been 12 hours and nothing...must be all that pen pushing!

 

[PW Cymru]

I've been busy with the wiring and cables so been a bit tied up.

Changed the seals in the carbs some time ago but they still feel horible especially the choke.
New throttle and choke cables on he cards I think.


Put the Bosch starter back in and need a new breather pipe so top cover not on yet.
Also changed the neutral switch and connected up.

Trial fitted the front mudguard.

It's nothing to look at as it still needs paint (White).

Need to sort out the wheels next so any recommendations for re-spoke and rim polish serivce much appreciated.

 

[Voyager]

Looking good Paul

(Do I recognise that gearbox ? ).

I'm waiting for a ride report . . . .

Bob.

 

[PW Cymru]

Hey Bob,

The geabox you worked on is in the PD and nice it is too

 

[Voyager]

Hey Bob,

The geabox you worked on is in the PD and nice it is too

Phew ! .

I just sent one back to 'ianboydsnr' today, I hope he's pleased as well .

Bob.

 

[Deleted account 220427001]

got a picture !!!!

 

[Voyager]

got a picture !!!!

Of what ?? .

(Not sure who this is aimed at ).

Bob.

 

[(RIP) Tibs]

Try http://www.devonwheelbuilding.com for your wheels Paul. He's the guy who used to own Devon Rim Co. Very nice guy, just wish I could afford to have mine rebuilt at the moment.

 

[Belper phil]

I just sent one back to 'ianboydsnr' today, I hope he's pleased as well

Bob.

Everyone is pleased with your work Bob - Both my 80 and 100 Paralevers are better for skill and attention!

 

[ianboydsnr]

Phew ! .

I just sent one back to 'ianboydsnr' today, I hope he's pleased as well .

Bob.

well pleased Bob

not fitted it yet though!

 

[ianboydsnr]

got a picture !!!!

here you go!





as you can see Bob, I have been doing a little cleaning of the outer case!

 

[Voyager]

As you can see Bob, I have been doing a little cleaning of the outer case!

What did you use on it ??

I have scrubbed those cases with industrial cleaner and hot water, but I couldn't get them looking like that - amazing .

Bob.

 

[tuftywhite]

Neat Vim?

 

[ianboydsnr]

What did you use on it ??

I have scrubbed those cases with industrial cleaner and hot water, but I couldn't get them looking like that - amazing .

Bob.

Relax it's metal equivalent of fake tan,

it's Rub n Buff silver leaf

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rub-n-Buf...s_DrawingSupplies_EH&var=&hash=item3ce5f1d77f

 

[Voyager]

Relax it's Rub n Buff silver leaf

So, how does that stand up to being used in the winter ?? .

(Sorry Paul, we're hijacking your thread . . ).

Bob.