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Old 07-10-2019, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by panz4ever
Still believe that using OEM style Oitiker hose clamps makes for the cleanest appearance. And clamped properly the original style T-fitting works fine with no leaks. Run it on my 78, my 84 and will again as I redo my 65.
Most are fine if you dont ride them....lmao. Absolutely no need for half that crap if you understand the oiling system. It actually robbing the bike of life using all thst crap hooked to primary....again I understand restoration stuff has to have it to be correct. They need 3 oil lines direct to pump.....one breather so it can throw up after winter sometimes..Lol. The rest are just leaks and poor engineering...plus more places to suck air or push oil out of.....but evebody has there ways.
 
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Old 07-10-2019, 10:52 PM
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Just for the fun of it and to satisfy my inquiring mind...sent the endoscope down to look inside. FWIW here are a few pics There are no visible markings on the piston that I could see.


 
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Old 07-11-2019, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by hscic
Hello....your humor is catching up to John's. Now don't you have better things to do like finish your 66 not to mention your 62....did I miss anything? I've seen posts on your 62 but not the 66 in a long time....I think the 66 took a back seat as we anticipated. LOL

Bump - when I get dementia, I need to know what the heck I did.....keeping it as close to original/correct configuration as I can....even the Milwaukee air.
Working on both, did I mention Im so glad mine have the original engines?
 
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Old 07-11-2019, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by hellonewman
Working on both, did I mention Im so glad mine have the original engines?
For the '60's ones... that is Paramount...since the Title goes with the Engine!!!!! No VIN on Frame... as Stock anyway.
 
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Old 07-11-2019, 12:36 PM
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What brand and model is Your endoscope,
Any adjustments for the resolution and lighting?
 
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Old 07-11-2019, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 60weight
What brand and model is Your endoscope,
Any adjustments for the resolution and lighting?
DEPSTECH Wireless Endoscope, WiFi Borescope Inspection 2.0 Megapixels HD Snake Camera for Android and iOS Smartphone, iPhone, Samsung, Tablet -Black(11.5FT)

Resolution can be adjusted from 640-480 to 1600-1200. Light brightness can be adjusted using I dial. You can file, video, photo and rotate image.

Not sure if you are one of those that only buy USA made products.....this product is "US Made in China" Bought on Amazon (prime).

"US Made in China" Now doesn't that make things confusing? US Manufacturer in China? Must make you china junk guys cringe LOL
 

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Old 07-11-2019, 10:53 PM
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Thank you to those who noticed crack/melted section on my feed line. Here is what the feed line looked like up close. The cracks were worse than what you could visually see ...a catastrophic event waiting to happen.


Inspected the T connector and it was fine so the cause of the leak must have been those zip ties. Replaced the hose and used stainless steel clamps.

Used my trusty new endoscope as my eyes under the tank to loosen the clamp and remove the hose.
 

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Old 07-12-2019, 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by hellonewman
Working on both, did I mention Im so glad mine have the original engines?
Lucky for you, otherwise, you are screwed. Don't ever damage that engine to a point of no return.

My title matches my frame and that is all that matters legally. I can replace my engine and still be legal.....you can't LOL
 
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Old 07-12-2019, 07:02 AM
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you should refrain from taking about stuff you know nothing about -

and stick to the bastard you own that is imitated in value because the original engine was sold off

AND then was worked on by inept individuals who had no idea what really goes on with competent people in the motorcycle world

then as of today thousands of posts about fluff - its a cone shovel dude - the real mans machine came to an end in 1969
 
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Old 07-12-2019, 08:30 AM
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Lucky for you, otherwise, you are screwed. Don't ever damage that engine to a point of no return.

My title matches my frame and that is all that matters legally. I can replace my engine and still be legal.....you can't LOL
http://knuckleworks.com/

They got me covered......and legal smeagle, they even sell the stamps.
 


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