A Brief Introduction and my 160
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2014 2:05 am
Hello from Canada and thank you for the resources here at Motoscrubs.
I have been reviewing documentation as I rebuild my '65 160 who is affectionately known around the house as "Sophia"
The cases were too far gone to save after a massive head-on impact that bent the frame beyond repair. Not even sure how that's possible, but I have replaced it with a 250NC frame that I picked-up from a collector.
The replacement cases came up from Phoenix and the "Oil Leak" thread ( http://www.motoscrubs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=907&hilit=Re%3A+Oil+Leak) was invaluable, since the last bearing to insert was for the sprocket.
The old cases did not have a spacer behind the bearing which was open on both sides. The replacement cases revealed a spacer behind the 6204 bearing with one steel seal and 2 fiber washers sandwiched between the spacer and the bearing. Without knowing what the truth was, The "Oil Leak" thread cleared-up all of the confusion complete with pictures and a thorough description. The bearing is now seated (6204 2RS) and the remaining assembly of the cases can begin. I have both of Tom Bailey's books and they have been very valuable to date.
All the Best and I will post any concerns or issues that arise, should a previous post not be found.
Cheers,
Andrew
I have been reviewing documentation as I rebuild my '65 160 who is affectionately known around the house as "Sophia"
The cases were too far gone to save after a massive head-on impact that bent the frame beyond repair. Not even sure how that's possible, but I have replaced it with a 250NC frame that I picked-up from a collector.
The replacement cases came up from Phoenix and the "Oil Leak" thread ( http://www.motoscrubs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=907&hilit=Re%3A+Oil+Leak) was invaluable, since the last bearing to insert was for the sprocket.
The old cases did not have a spacer behind the bearing which was open on both sides. The replacement cases revealed a spacer behind the 6204 bearing with one steel seal and 2 fiber washers sandwiched between the spacer and the bearing. Without knowing what the truth was, The "Oil Leak" thread cleared-up all of the confusion complete with pictures and a thorough description. The bearing is now seated (6204 2RS) and the remaining assembly of the cases can begin. I have both of Tom Bailey's books and they have been very valuable to date.
All the Best and I will post any concerns or issues that arise, should a previous post not be found.
Cheers,
Andrew