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Forum: Glow Engines
09-12-2021, 02:00 PM
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Posted By SrTelemaster150

The seller has 7 Norton Commandos, the '74 MK II...

The seller has 7 Norton Commandos, the '74 MK II I bought, a pair of '75 MK III E starts, a "Fastback tribute" and 2 project bikes. He is looking to "free up some space".

I think I got the pick of...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-04-2021, 07:06 AM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Just Bought a New Toy

'74 MK II Norton 850 Commando with just over 8000 miles on the clock, near mint condition with modern electronics upgrades.

2270675

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Forum: Glow Engines
04-08-2019, 04:52 AM
Replies: 54,697
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Posted By SrTelemaster150

Considering that the K models were flatheads and...

Considering that the K models were flatheads and the Brits were OHV the extra displacement was understandable.

Once the Sportsters went o OHV the game changed.

Soon they were all running 750...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 54,697
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Posted By SrTelemaster150

Now you are talking forced induction.

Now you are talking forced induction.
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2019, 06:53 AM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

You cant' just introduce "more fuel". More fuel...

You cant' just introduce "more fuel". More fuel with the same volume of air will reduce power output. You have to admit more air with the fuel to maintain the proper A/F ratio to make more HP. The...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2019, 05:52 AM
Replies: 54,697
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Posted By SrTelemaster150

FA-82 has the same 29 mm bore as the FA-100. You...

FA-82 has the same 29 mm bore as the FA-100. You should be able to tune the FA-100 carburetor for the FA-82 if you can adapt the FA-100 intake pipe.
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2019, 05:33 AM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Higher compression rations also promote better...

Higher compression rations also promote better breathing and allow more benefit from a larger carburetor. Note the highlighted section below.
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2019, 05:17 AM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

The cylinder bore/carburetor bore relationship...

The cylinder bore/carburetor bore relationship comes straight from the Saito 4-stroke manual. They even carry that ratio over to the multi cylinder engines. The FA-450R3 had the same 10mm carburetor...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2019, 02:57 AM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Carburetor size is supposed to be a ratio of the...

Carburetor size is supposed to be a ratio of the cylinder bore size.

The FA-115 should have the same carburetor bore as the FA-125.

They both share the same piston and valve part numbers.
...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-06-2019, 04:13 AM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Shouldn't that be "Hemi Orange"?...

Shouldn't that be "Hemi Orange"? :rolleyes:
Forum: Glow Engines
04-05-2019, 03:08 AM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

You can get non-restrictive mufflers HERE...

You can get non-restrictive mufflers HERE (https://www.justengines.co.uk/acatalog/Four_Stroke_Silencers.html) at a fraction of the cost of the "Turboheader".
...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-04-2019, 04:19 PM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Run a 5/16" drill bit up the center of the baffle...

Run a 5/16" drill bit up the center of the baffle cone and I'll bet you would see a difference in RPM. Still plenty of tank pressure too.
Forum: Glow Engines
04-04-2019, 06:43 AM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

I've found that 1/4" x 32 spark plugs run smother...

I've found that 1/4" x 32 spark plugs run smother yet.;)
Forum: Glow Engines
04-03-2019, 05:05 PM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

And when the exhaust valve starts sticking to the...

And when the exhaust valve starts sticking to the seat it will wipe the nose off the exhaust lobe of the cam.

Been there done that..
Forum: Glow Engines
04-02-2019, 07:22 PM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

From the looks of that crankshaft, the rear...

From the looks of that crankshaft, the rear bearing seized and might have spun in the case.

How tight was the fit in the case? If the bearing is not a light press fit in the case, your case might...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-02-2019, 07:17 PM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

If the inner races are not the same thickness as...

If the inner races are not the same thickness as the originals, that is why your crankshaft has play. The shaft is not able to draw down on the bearings resulting in end play and that allows the...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-02-2019, 09:10 AM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Look for an FA-115, it fits the same footprint as...

Look for an FA-115, it fits the same footprint as the FA-91S, FA-80 and FA-65. ( 2-stroke 60 size mount) And, it is only 2mm taller and 1mm longer than the FA-91S. More power than the FA-100 too.
...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-02-2019, 03:09 AM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Or, if you don't have your own machine shop to...

Or, if you don't have your own machine shop to fabricate something like that, you can buy something like this.

https://i.imgur.com/EXpXmXG.jpg?
Forum: Glow Engines
04-01-2019, 08:18 AM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

This is my full suspension mountain bike. ...

This is my full suspension mountain bike.
https://i.imgur.com/ADF2PQR.jpg?

I took the picture while hunting Black Bear in the Adirondacks. It has the suspension modified upgrading to a Rockshox...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-01-2019, 03:12 AM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Except now I ride a Specialized Crosstrail Sport ...

Except now I ride a Specialized Crosstrail Sport

https://i.imgur.com/Si6BxqZ.jpg?



and drive a Toyota Highlander.

https://i.imgur.com/LEwP1vr.jpg?
Forum: Glow Engines
03-30-2019, 04:17 PM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

The wax in question was not a foundry type...

The wax in question was not a foundry type product.

I scored my sheet wax way back when I worked at GM Indy Metal Fab. We stamped pick up truck door, truck bed side and tailgates skins etc.

A...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-30-2019, 10:13 AM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Just make sure it's warm. In thin strips, it will...

Just make sure it's warm. In thin strips, it will even form around valve pockets on the FA-180/FG-57.

I use .030" for free-floating rifle barrels with glas bedding. Gotta watch out for the curing...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-30-2019, 10:03 AM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

I have no experience with modifying the deck...

I have no experience with modifying the deck height on small/medium bock Saito's.

I can assure you, with great deal of confidence, that in an FA-180 that has had a significant deck reduction, it...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-30-2019, 02:29 AM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Hard to do while rotating the engine through TDC ...

Hard to do while rotating the engine through TDC



^^^What he said.^^^




Clay or Play Doh doesn't work on such small surfaces. Been there, dine that.
Forum: Glow Engines
03-29-2019, 04:29 PM
Replies: 54,697
Views: 5,312,143
Posted By SrTelemaster150

What did you use on the piston crown to do a real...

What did you use on the piston crown to do a real world valve to piston crown clearance check?
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