siezed big end?!!

Janet · Post by **Janet** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 1:29 pm

quote:
oh well, i'm learning i did 650 miles on it and was last on the road in 1976 so it's to be expected i think.Not really unless it was taken off the road because the crank ( or whatever has broken ) was suspect. Having said that, it's always sensible to do a few gentle runs to find out what may be wrong with an old bike when you get it. Of course, that advice doesn't help you now but it could help someone else.

itma · Post by **itma** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 1:50 pm

quote: i9 think it was preferable to an NVQ in motor mechanics

why dont you get yourself a spare engine, theres lots about, and dismantle that one first rather than bugger up the one in your bike, at worst you'll have two dud engines, at best you'll have one or one and a half decent ones and have gained double experience, cos everyone will have died of a different disease.

Justin350 · Post by **Justin350** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:05 pm

I think that woulds be the practical option, i don't suppose you know where i could look for such engines? also i have the issue of having a motorcycle licence and no car licence. and the old girls a tad worse for ware

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 3:38 pm

and the old girls a tad worse for ware

Aren't they all at our age.Edited by - Merlin on 18 Aug 2011 2:39:28 PM

aobp11 · Post by **aobp11** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 4:38 pm

Could the cause be a change to modern detergent oil? Or would a blocked oil circuit first ruin the piston?
Albert

itma · Post by **itma** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 5:51 pm

well there this one on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ajs-matchless ... 336acb4138

Justin350 · Post by **Justin350** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 12:17 am

it was the cage from the bearing. . . i think. wrapped it's self around the big end bearing. nearly ready for the rebuild now thanks for the help guys.