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03-02-2015, 10:01 AM | #1 |
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I,m doing the valve shims at the moment and I,m thinking I might swap the wire collets for the MBP type while I am at it. I have used these before and gotta say that I prefer them. The last ones I bought came with a full collet set that I bought from the USA, does anyone know if there is a UK supplier for MBP collets?
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23-02-2015, 07:43 PM | #3 |
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Last edited by Dookbob; 23-02-2015 at 07:49 PM.. Reason: loading pics |
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23-02-2015, 08:03 PM | #5 |
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Holy crap
that engine looks mint and factory fresh - what paint did you use? Top work
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23-02-2015, 08:08 PM | #6 |
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Now there is the work of a craftsman....Very nice.
I like the proper plugs in the swing arm pivot holes and exhaust, but not the filter on the breather...........Read Flip's link about breathers in a recent thread. |
23-02-2015, 08:57 PM | #7 |
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I,m on my thirteenth Ducati now, I have fitted filters on the cranckcases of all of them, havn,t had a problem yet, same with the air box, thats the first thing that has to go.
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23-02-2015, 10:19 PM | #8 | |
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I'll be sticking with the standard arrangement though. I've had 11 Triumphs so far and I have to make the next one the last as I would never have a thirteenth..! |
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24-02-2015, 09:16 AM | #9 | |
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Re. The THIRTEENTH syndrome, it did cross my mind for a fleeting moment, then I thought that if I don't do the thirteenth, then how am I going to get on to the fourteenth. |
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29-03-2015, 06:53 PM | #10 |
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Dookbob can you show me what I need to fit a filter like that. I was in 2 minds about doing it but having just refitted the catch tank and needing a hammer and some swearing I decided to go the filter route
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29-03-2015, 09:05 PM | #11 |
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Just go on EBay and search for crankcase breather filter, measure the diameter of the breather stub first because they come in various sizes. Also, if you are still running with the air box you will need a rubber bung for the hole that the catch tank hose used to attach to.
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23-02-2015, 08:52 PM | #12 | |
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Alternater and clutch cases--------Etch primer, white primer, then three coats of wheel silver cam shaft cases and valve covers, and cam belt covers-----Etch primer, white primer, then three coats of Rover champagne gold. a lot of really boring work to get it all ready for the paint, but essential if you want the paint to stay on. |
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23-02-2015, 08:14 PM | #13 |
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Wow that's gorgeous. I love the gold cambelt covers and matching oil filler cap.
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23-02-2015, 09:22 PM | #14 |
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did you take the side cases and other covers off to paint them, or just mask up and paint in situ?
Ditto on the crankcase filter - I've never had a problem with mine and it cuts down the condensation build up in oil
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24-02-2015, 09:05 AM | #15 |
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I paint the VHT silver on to the engine castings without masking anything, except for the Rubber bits and anything shiny. Then I remove everything that is removable and strip the parts down to bare metal, or plastic in the case of the belt covers. I strip the starter and clean the commutator and fit new brushes, then strip and repaint the three starter parts separately before putting it back together and refitting. Oh yes, and I do mask the sight glasses before starting all this. Every nut , bolt, and screw is either polished or replaced with stainless items, and the new stainless fasteners are also polished. Where lock tight is not required, all threaded parts are coated in anti gall compound. ( well, it is a ducati isn,t it )
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