Unusual tools
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Unusual tools
I was doing some work on a 500 twin yesterday evening. Among the usual tools you would expect, I also employed an axe and a walking boot. No, I wasn't resorting to violence. The rubber coated axe handle made a good tool for gently levering the gearbox backwards, and the boot proved useful for standing a rechargeable LED inspection lamp in to illuminate the primary drive.
Anyone else found unexpected items useful?
Malc
Anyone else found unexpected items useful?
Malc
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Re: Unusual tools
I used a plastic downspout clip for a piston ring compressor on a twin. Trouble was when the barrell was on I couldn't get the plastic clip out because of the barrell studs. I heated one end with the hot air gun and quickly pulled it out with pliers. I've used it again several times.
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Re: Unusual tools
Cut down clock springs for piston ring fitting work a treat. Door bell and a couple of crocodile clips for timing points .Ring ring
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DAM Clever people about ??????????????????
Glad the ability to USE OUR BRAIN ? is still good for some thing,s
Glad the ability to USE OUR BRAIN ? is still good for some thing,s
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Swinging arm oil filler
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I have used to use a radio for setting points. Tune the radio away from a station and when the points open it makes a resounding click!
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Re: Unusual tools
Spriddler, that milk bottle idea would be brilliant for filling primary chaincases.
Spookefoote, I've got an old transistor radio in the garage that would be great for that. I bought it when I was 11 - I paid it off at 4 bob a week.
Malc
Spookefoote, I've got an old transistor radio in the garage that would be great for that. I bought it when I was 11 - I paid it off at 4 bob a week.
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Yes, it's not easy to control the normal oil container and a small funnel.MalcW wrote:Spriddler, that milk bottle idea would be brilliant for filling primary chaincases.
A couple of chums find plastic milk bottles a great convenience when camping.............
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For when they make a cup of tea, of course...SPRIDDLER wrote:A couple of chums find plastic milk bottles a great convenience when camping.............
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