Thanks for all advice. After much frustration and words that i won't repeat here, they are finally out. The first one i had to saw thru. The second one i got...
You can also find the Alloy 932 Bushings ( SAE 660 ) at McMaster - Carr. www.mcmaster.com for a couple bucks each. I would not recommend the oil impregnated...
Bill Rowe-Riverview P...
toolroom@...
Jul 25, 2008 2:12 pm
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We will have our rig set up with our custom built bikes on display in Sturgis at Champions Park, the site of the World Championship of Bike Building which is...
Mike Tomas
bigchief@...
Jul 25, 2008 5:03 pm
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The easiest way I have found to remove the old bearing outer shells is to run a light bead of weld across the ID which shrinks the shell and allows it to...
Mike Tomas
bigchief@...
Jul 25, 2008 5:09 pm
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Hi Mike. I agree, after struggling my way through different methods they finally came out ok with welding. This has been a good day. I got the tripple tree...
My tripple tree was a bit bent. Got it straightend by pressure and heat today and it looks ok now. The shackle bolt will not turn by hand but when i use a...
Rather handsome outfit currently on aussie evilbay. Zilch to do with me etc. http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/00/1a/4950_3.JPG...
RohanB
newboltz@...
Jul 25, 2008 10:22 pm
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It was nice to catch up with quite a few Indian riders at S&S 50th anniversary in Wis a few weeks back. I haven't had much time to spare before and since the...
Mike Tomas
bigchief@...
Jul 25, 2008 11:06 pm
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Do you guys have a recommendation for a gear-driven or hydraulic lift for working on the bikes or for use in long-term storage? I have an old Duo-lift, which...
Greetings all, Believe it or not this is Indian related. Speaking to an old freind of my uncles he asked if my Indian still had the International truck ...
I don't know about international truck pistons, but i do know someone who told me Corvair had the same size pistons as Indian chiefs only they didn't have the...
I used to use dodge D-2 pistons in chiefs back it the late forties and they seemed to last very well. They were a little cheaper than indian pistons and that...
bburton
Hayseed@...
5:13 am
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would there be a concern about the truck or cars piston weight compaired too Indians pistons Jake I have done so much with so little, for so long' that I can...
I think you are setting yourself up for problems with nonunit Triumph trans for Chief. I have seen Norton trans used with scout but the Norton (or Matchless )...
In a message dated 7/25/2008 11:18:48 PM Central Standard Time, ... That's a good one Jake!!!! Double check the Corvair pistons. If i remember rite, the...
The shafts should be free to rotate by hand. I use valve lapping compound and lap till the shaft turns freely....Then clean thoughly. My Wooden Nickles worth ...
From my Motors Manuals it appears the corvair pistons would be too large. 1960 (only) were 3.375" while '61 and up were 3.437". The smallest one would need a...
I suppose that, for me at least, the essence of "Indian-ness" is in the tanks and the motor, backed up by left hand throttle and a hand change. I also really...
Leif, Mine were purchased 7 years ago and as I remember they were a light tap in the fork. Ron ____________________________________________________________ ...
Why screw around with a piston that may or may not work in an Indian Engine when we have Parts Dealers that supply excellent pistons that are better than the...
Ok, thanks. The tree looks straight but it may be "off" by less then 0,3mm i guess. Not possible to get it 100 % in the press so compound may help. The old...
In a message dated 7/26/2008 7:08:17 AM Central Standard Time, ... Yes, if i recall, the pin is too big. If it were smaller then the indian rod bushing could...
Ron these guys haven't been around all these years. I'm as proud to have them as you are but for a few years it was hard to find somewhere to get parts for an...
bburton
Hayseed@...
3:23 pm
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Those were the times when the best parts available were the ones that were the least worn out. Nearly all Indians for sale in the 60's & 70's came with 2 or 3...
