Hi Folks,
I'm a newbie!
I bought a 31, in good barn find condition, last week.
I have the original log book and hope to get the bike registered on the original number plate.
I can find the frame and gearbox numbers but I can't find the engine number!
I want to see if it matches the log book.
Can someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks
Brian
Engine Number Location
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Re: Engine Number Location
On my 1960 Model 31 it's on the LH crankcase immediately in front of the barrel.
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Re: Engine Number Location
Same for me
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Re: Engine Number Location
Take a look at this photo, its just to the right of the top end of the exhaust pipe.
http://www.jampot.com/forum/download/file.php?id=6561
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http://www.jampot.com/forum/download/file.php?id=6561
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Re: Engine Number Location
Thanks guys!
I'll look a bit closer and maybe remove some of the 30 years of grease and grime!
Brian
I'll look a bit closer and maybe remove some of the 30 years of grease and grime!
Brian
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Re: Engine Number Location
So, did you find it?
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Hi Malc,
yes I did, thanks for the help.
The good news is that it matches the old log book that I have! So I'm in the process of getting the old number plate reinstated through the club.
I have been advised to keep the bike in one piece until that's sorted.
I'm going to search for a topic that relates to attempting to start a long idle engine........
Thanks again
Brian
yes I did, thanks for the help.
The good news is that it matches the old log book that I have! So I'm in the process of getting the old number plate reinstated through the club.
I have been advised to keep the bike in one piece until that's sorted.
I'm going to search for a topic that relates to attempting to start a long idle engine........
Thanks again
Brian
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Re: Engine Number Location
Hi Brian
That's good news. With regards to getting it started, I would suggest checking that you have compression (no stuck or damaged valves for example). Check you have sparks. Remove the carburettor and give it a good clean with carb cleaner. Check the jets are clear. Drain the fuel tank if necessary, remove the taps and check the filters. Check the tank doesn't have rusty flakes in it; clean it if it has. Put the tank back together. Check that the clutch is freeing off, and that you can select gears (these aren't essential to getting it started, but it's a good time to check). Drain and replace all oil, including the sump, as it has probably been wet sumping while it's been standing. Try and start it.
Those are the steps I took anyway. Admittedly it didn't start until I had the magneto rebuilt and a new carb fitted, but hey, we got there in the end.
Good luck.
Cheers,
Malcolm
That's good news. With regards to getting it started, I would suggest checking that you have compression (no stuck or damaged valves for example). Check you have sparks. Remove the carburettor and give it a good clean with carb cleaner. Check the jets are clear. Drain the fuel tank if necessary, remove the taps and check the filters. Check the tank doesn't have rusty flakes in it; clean it if it has. Put the tank back together. Check that the clutch is freeing off, and that you can select gears (these aren't essential to getting it started, but it's a good time to check). Drain and replace all oil, including the sump, as it has probably been wet sumping while it's been standing. Try and start it.
Those are the steps I took anyway. Admittedly it didn't start until I had the magneto rebuilt and a new carb fitted, but hey, we got there in the end.
Good luck.
Cheers,
Malcolm