Engine stand

Way back in the mists of time, about 8 months ago, Bodger went mad and bought a few things of importance to use in the shed.

However since a shed is unavailable a garage is being used instead. Nevermind that my lad, what did ye buy way back them I hear you all yell?

One of the things obtained was an engine stand to mount the engine in while work is being done on it. Very nice you say, but what's that got to do with anything?????

Yesterday, some nuts and bolts and washers were bought, the electric drill was used and the stand was mounted on to a solid surface for when it's needed.

Have a look below and see for yourself.

The shelf thingy was rescued from the side of the road. The stand was bolted onto the top shelf to have it at eye level more or less. Leaves the second shelf to lay tools, mugs of tea or even parts on.

Plus there's holes in the sides of the supports that hooks are put into and helmets are hung from, outta the way and all in one place.

Not bad idea all in all.

Some work done

Surprisingly it's true.....

The past week or so Bodger has been slightly busy on the old nail.....errrr....Vicky.

Parts such as valve guides (just in case), a headlight shell, a complete crankshaft assembly, and a few other odds and sods to help the rebuild move along at slightly faster than a snails pace have been obtained.

The crank assembly is to replace the old one that looked like it had been submerged underwater longer than the Titanic. The replacement is in beautiful nick so should, fingers crossed, work a treat.

Today while off from work, the large nut that holds the sprocket in place behind the clutch was removed, the horn was cleaned up some, and in an attempt to remove a rusty external fork spring ended up unscrewing the fork slider from the holder thingy.

However, the other fork leg is being a little on the stubborn side so an attack of penetrating spray was launched to make the rusty threads give up the ghost.

But the good news is that the Allen head bolts that hold the damper rod in place were persuaded to give it up without too much difficulty. So now the damper rods can be taken out and work on the forks can begin.

All this in temperatures that reminds Bodger of three years spent in Tucson, Arizona...namely in the 100Fs for the most part, though today was cooler, only up to about 97F.

Also before it's completely forgotten about, two, not one, but two brand new t-shirts were added to the pile of clothing that passes for Bodgers wardrobe.

The shirt had nine panels featuring models from the Norton marque, old Nortons not the Gardner ones. The shirt was so nice, a second was bought!

Work and parts search still continues!!!!!!

Edit (8/23/2102)!!!!!!!!!!!

Some pictures of the newish parts:

Crank assembly

Headlight shell

Clutch assembly

The first picture is of the two crank assemblies, the old decrepit one on the right and the new one on the left.

The second is of the headlight shell which will need some work to get it back to a decent state. Get rid of some rust, replaace connections and whatever else and good as new.

The last picture is of an entire clutch assembly that was bought today off eBay for the princely sum of $102.