Engine Oil
As I had fully rebuilt the engine and cleaned out the sludge trap I decided to use a 20W/50 multigrade 'classic' engine oil. This was an...
Inner tubes and tyre valves
It has been a long time since I updated the blog. I would like to thank all those who have used the comments page to let me know what you...
Setting up the clutch
With the gearbox now properly located and installed I checked the alignment of the crankshaft sprocket with the clutch sprocket (the...
Sorting out the gearbox
With the gearbox mounting bolts loosened off the 'box' could be twisted / rocked forwards and backwards on the bottom pivot and also up...
Capable of 100mph...maybe
In the interests of stopping debris entering the carb intake I had fitted a belmouth with a fine metal gauze screen. This is needed as...
Crankshaft/main bearings
Marcelo from Brazil contacted me regarding main bearings and crankshaft end float. There were a number of variations used by Triumph,...
Single seat update
A while since I've posted because I have been a bit busy wiring up a 1946 Lanchester LD10 for a friend. Anyway.....single sprung seat is...
New seat
I decided to try out a single sprung seat as the sprung hub rear suspension, with its 1 1/2 inches of travel, is a bit 'hard' to say the...
Speedometer check
Tested the accuracy of the speedo with a GPS app on my phone. Made up a 'cradle' for the phone to sit in and attached it to the tank grid...
Handlebar end weights
To try and cut down the 'buzzing' vibration in the bars I rolled up some lead sheet and rammed it into the bar ends- 250g each end -...
