De-stinking Penelope

[rustybronco]

Andre, I might tend to agree with you... if I was in my thirties still!

I'd really like to ride it while I still can

Even if it takes you 5 or 10 years to complete, so what! As long as you enjoy fiddling with it.

 

[chuck hahn]

Never knew that about the cases being machine matched I always thought they made X thousand lowers and uppers and what ever one was grabbed from the lines were married..Hmm. Is this due to nesting issues with the bearings??? Seems a very slow process to mill one set at a time custom..

 

[Spyder]

Thanks spyder! My wallet thinks it's quite the project also.

I'm sure of that. Just think of the millions you're gonna make remanufactuing gauge clusters. Lol...

 

[Dogma]

Never knew that about the cases being machine matched I always thought they made X thousand lowers and uppers and what ever one was grabbed from the lines were married..Hmm. Is this due to nesting issues with the bearings??? Seems a very slow process to mill one set at a time custom..

This is close to my corner of the world.

It might be slow, but it's often the only way to achieve sufficiently tight tolerances between mating parts. Anyhow, back in they day, the cases would have each gone through a couple machines before they were done. NC machines weren't very common yet, so a lot of setups on simple machines was more common for a part's process than fewer setups on more flexible machines. Besides, once you have a worker marry the parts up (in a jig it's probably a 30 second job or less), the two parts would finish at the same time. On the whole, it probably wasn't such a burden. In fact it might have been easier, because whole bores are easier to cut than half bores.

 

[Spyder]

I can't tell ya how many early 80's 305's I have come across with a flat cam lobe. Usually an intake lobe.

 

[rustybronco]

I'm sure of that. Just think of the millions you're gonna make remanufactuing gauge clusters. Lol...

Had my first request to rehab a set for someone this afternoon!

How many millions are there in doing them for just shipping costs?

I can't tell ya how many early 80's 305's I have come across with a flat cam lobe. Usually an intake lobe.

I've done quite a few myself over the years.

 

[rustybronco]

I 'might' have an issue with third gear so I've thrown out a call to the masses to ask for some opinions. http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=192113

 

[Spyder]

Personally I would get another engine from Chuck. I would hate to put that much time and effort into my bike only to have that engine bite me in the end...

 

[chuck hahn]

Yes its got some tiny knicks but really theres nothing there thats goona bite his "end" If he feels he needs another it will be in the box with the other pqrts when i send it..ive done some checking and to get the engine from Texas to Michigan is anyplace from 325 to 450 bucks. WAY cheaper and cost efficient to get the packages together with just whats really needed in my opinion.

 

[Nessism]

Personally I would get another engine from Chuck. I would hate to put that much time and effort into my bike only to have that engine bite me in the end...

The engine won't "bite you" if you go though it piece by piece and measure/verify everything. It's a bigger risk buying an unknown engine and tossing it in.

 

[rustybronco]

Yes its got some tiny knicks but really theres nothing there thats goona bite his "end" If he feels he needs another it will be in the box with the other pqrts when i send it..

Chuck, I don't think those gears are going to be an issue, but it's nice to know you've got my back just in case it might be.

 

[rustybronco]

It needs a new sleeve, washer and nut.

 

[Matchless]

Andre, I might tend to agree with you... if I was in my thirties still!

I'd really like to ride it while I still can

I was sure you are younger than me and I still think I am in my thirties!

I must say, with the exception of the damaged parts, the other parts look quite good.
Holding thumbs here that those are the last of the setbacks!

 

[chuck hahn]

I will add the sleeve and nut to the list , but i would get a new unused lock washer. Looks like its been opened and repeened a few times.

 

[rustybronco]

Let me see If I can polish out the sleeve before you add it to the list.

If you have a good nut that will be great, else I will order it along with the washer.

 

[Flyboy]

Damn Dale, you have had a time of it with that motor, considering how bullet proof these things are, the PO must have been a really special kind of stupid.
But as allways, your pateince and due diligence and attention to detail are beyond reproach, no doubt she will be purring like she just came off the assembly line when you are through with her.
Poor Penelope, reminds me of an abused child that was left abandoned at the orphanage with no love, only to be adopted by a loving, caring family.
Be gentle with her, she is fragile.

 

[chuck hahn]

Stan ..I say shes tough as nails with a constitution to live and breathe pure fear into Dale on that first ride..I know mine are so smooth its honestly hard to keep them at the speed limits. I just wanna twist the grip and go like hell.

 

[Flyboy]

Damn you Chuck, having ridden GS' for the last 30 years, I know only too well of that which you speak, you carry on with that kinda speak, you going to get me cutting corners on Jennifer to get my fat ass in the saddle ASAP......... sigh, you lucky devil you.
by the way, what is your excuse for not meandering up north end of July to join the South African invasion in the fair Dairy State, or will we convince you yet?

 

[chuck hahn]

Main reason is that I just started this job about 5 months ago and dont have sufficent vacation time accrued to do it..would need 2 days each way just for travel to and from..so maybe next time I will get the pleasure of finall meeting you guys.

 

[Flyboy]

Or we will have to come back again and Drag Dale with us, and come invade the Lone Star State and see what them Stetsons and ten gallon hats are all about.
Outta here, before Dale pops me on the head for hijacking his thread.