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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:45 pm
by KR-1R
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:38 am
by martin
just ordered some ally rods.
will drill new holes [where they should be] and weld the others
Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:29 pm
by 500bernie
Thanks Martin,
I wonder if this has had anything to do with the SS300 having a poor reputation for reliability?
PS. Just let me know how much I owe you.
Cheers
Bernie
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:38 pm
by martin
today Bernie, i have matched the barrels to the crankcases and have matched the head too. have also spent some time matching the waterways.
had to wear sunglasses whilst doing it,
never worked on a totally
mirror polished engine before,
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:48 pm
by 500bernie
Thanks Martin,
I would have loved to pop in and have a good look at it (plus a chinese and a pint), but they are keeping me busy in the midlands and it is looking busy up till mid January at the moment.
If anything changes I will give you a call [-o<
Cheers
Bernie
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:56 pm
by Top-shaggy
Looks like its going to be the shiniest KR engine ever !
Top work guys ! =D>
PS book an extra seat at the Chinese for me toooooooo !
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:01 pm
by Luders
pop in and pick up your carb rubbers Bernie if you''re about this week.
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:32 pm
by 500bernie
Hi Shaun,
The chinese buffet is certainly worth a visit or two (or three)
Hi Ben,
I have to dash down to Northampton in the morning for an early meeting then back up to Birmingham for the rest of the week.
I would not be in such a rush but one of my guys was arrested this morning for failure to appear at court (and as he is still in the cells - hopefully he will be either released with a court date or bailed to appear tomorrow)......all because of two speeding fine summons that he did not receive
)
Cheers,
Bernie
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:31 am
by Luders
No worries bud, catch up with you soon
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:02 am
by KFOR
That engine looks amazing Bernie ! you must have shares in Autosol by now
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:02 pm
by scooble
what do you used to remove the sand casting granyness from the cylinders?
What kind of tools do you use in order to achieve such shinyness?
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:00 pm
by 500bernie
Hi Tricia,
180 grit wrapped around a small keyhole file, worked in stages to 1200 grit then polished by hand, finish buffing with a small cloth wheel on a dremmel.
Many nights in hotel rooms polishing instead of TV or Bar
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:57 pm
by scooble
you must have a very strong 'polishing arm'
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:49 pm
by 500bernie
It gets plenty of exercise picking up bottles of whiskey
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:50 pm
by Bikemike
scooble wrote:you must have a very strong 'polishing arm'
Arf!