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#41
Technical Discussion Forum / Re: A disaster
Last post by Daniel - January 11, 2024, 09:11:46 PM
Thomas
Try to push the axle through the lugs. I don't think that this is correct, they should be equal on the table.
#42
Technical Discussion Forum / Re: Petroleum mistery
Last post by Daniel - January 11, 2024, 09:08:23 PM
1 litres in 2 day is a lot. But never now. I think I remove the fuel pipe and fix a little plastic bag at the tab.
#43
Technical Discussion Forum / Re: Petroleum mistery
Last post by Thomas - January 11, 2024, 08:02:10 PM
Hi Daniel, at first I thought it to be an impossible mystery but it depends how long the machine stood alone and in what environment volume. Even drops quickly accumulate to a significant amount, the stuff evaporates and if the shed/garage is large enough you do not even smell it. I would check every tank connection for a leak. Maybe you disconnected a pipe and did not fasten it properly again. That can quickly happen, especially at the petrol tap.
Cheers, Thomas
#44
Technical Discussion Forum / Petroleum mistery
Last post by Daniel - January 11, 2024, 07:05:37 PM
Hello good evening

This Monday I filled the tank of my 9er to full max. Today, Thursday, approx 1 to 2 liters are gone without running the engine. I opened the oil outlet adapter at the crank case to make sure, petroleum was not dripping into it. It's not. And now I'm wondering where else it could have disappeared. 1 litre evaporation thru tank cap sounds a bit too much.

Maybe someone here has an idea.

Cheers
Dani
#45
Technical Discussion Forum / Re: A disaster
Last post by Thomas - January 11, 2024, 02:59:08 PM
Hi all!

After my accident the lower left side front tube of my girder fork was bent. A local workshop straightened it. However, the technician and me are not sure if the job is already done or not. When I place the fork on a flat surface, the two axle mounts are not evenly aligned with respect to the surface. We are now wondering whether this is okay or if we need to take a specific reference into account. In addition, the upper left side rear tube is still slightly bent but doesn't show any marks from the accident. Does somebody have an idea how to assess the situation?

Cheers, Thomas
#46
Technical Discussion Forum / Re: Lucas dip switch
Last post by Peter 100 - January 09, 2024, 04:20:28 PM
This is the switch
#47
Technical Discussion Forum / Lucas dip switch
Last post by Peter 100 - January 09, 2024, 04:05:42 PM
Hello
Can anyone advise the best way to wire a lucas dip switch. The modern one i am taking off has screw terminals, this one only has straight holes. Do you solder the wires in?
Cheers
Peter
#48
Beamers General Discussion Forum / Re: Recommission of Model 9 - ...
Last post by Daniel - January 05, 2024, 06:24:31 PM
Actually I would do an ultrasonic cleaning of the carburetor too.
#49
Beamers General Discussion Forum / Re: Recommission of Model 9 - ...
Last post by StanStan - January 05, 2024, 03:23:39 PM
Thanks Dani. Pretty much the way I'll be going. Step by step. Oil, valves and mag timing first. See if it starts...
#50
Beamers General Discussion Forum / Re: Recommission of Model 9 - ...
Last post by Daniel - January 05, 2024, 08:16:55 AM
Hi Mark

I was in a similar situation 2 years ago. Could take over a 1932 Model 9 which was restored in the mid 90's and did not made any kilometer afterwards. At least I had an invoice of an engine overhaul made that time. What I did:

- engine oil system flushed and refilled
- checked / adjusted valves
- gearbox grease refilled
- Carburetor overhauled
- Petroleum tap overhauled
- Speedometer and time watch repaired
- tyres changed
- Magneto overhauled
- Dynamo overhauled and modified to electronic rectifier
- Relined brake shoes
- Lubricated fork and every other moveable part
- Plus I had to repair some things not done properly in the past

My M9 is back on the road since last April. So far I had no issues and it's running well.

Regards
Dani