I actually tried that first and found it was still binding up a bit, so I had this old c-clamp that I sort of hated and thought, I could make a useful tool!spookefoote1956 wrote:Spot on. The only thing I would have done differently is loosened off the push rods instead of clamping as you will need to check at tdc that they just spin.
1954 18S preservation project (with lots of pictures)
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Turn the engine backwards from TDC for the inlet cam, then forwards for the exhaust cam.cfaber wrote:
He also mentions that you need the different rockers for that change. Is this the case? My concern was in Ken's instructions he didn't mention "turn the engine counter clockwise or clockwise" on the inline cam instructions, so I'm assuming counter clockwise.
Using a lightweight inlet pushrod rocker is optional, not a requisite for using the 350 timing marks. Both give a slight performance increase which is additive if you do both.
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Nice one. It must be a lot lighter without the tank.
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It's a new fuel saving strategy
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Quick question, am I missing a spacer here?
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No, the nut above the washer sets the position of the brake plate and the outer one locks it and the brake plate in position.
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No, the nut above the washer sets the position of the brake plate and the outer one locks it and the brake plate in position.
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And the dust cover washer just flaps in the breeze?
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You appear to have a full width alloy hub, which is not standard for a 54 18S. In this configuration the oil seal cover is retained by a split ring, suggest you refer to manuals and lists relevant to the parts you have.
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You appear to have a full width alloy hub, which is not standard for a 54 18S. In this configuration the oil seal cover is retained by a split ring, suggest you refer to manuals and lists relevant to the parts you have.
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So there is a split ring retaining a cover already and I'm pretty sure the PO didn't replace the hub.Mick D wrote:Hi
You appear to have a full width alloy hub, which is not standard for a 54 18S. In this configuration the oil seal cover is retained by a split ring, suggest you refer to manuals and lists relevant to the parts you have.
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