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by Nudge
Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:32 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Silver Century not starting
Replies: 18
Views: 27267

Re: Silver Century not starting

Do you have a spark? Sometimes the HT lead may look ok but a lot of the time that is the issue. If you don't get a cough with the engine start / wd40 / CRC or fuel in the plug hole then I put 10c on the HT lead.
by Nudge
Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:25 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Gear oil and two stroke
Replies: 47
Views: 67552

Re: Gear oil and two stroke

After you first outing, tip the oil out into a jar and let it sit for a few days... You will see a change as the water sinks to the bottom.
Judge for yourself if you think the oil is still good put it back and top it up.
by Nudge
Sat Mar 09, 2019 11:14 pm
Forum: Help
Topic: Thread size in the Villiers center tube
Replies: 6
Views: 14225

Re: Thread size in the Villiers center tube

Thanks
by Nudge
Sat Mar 09, 2019 6:36 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Locking latch
Replies: 32
Views: 57493

Re: Locking latch

but might be 3D printable It might be but who will draw it up? and if they did would there be a demand for them. If there was a demand I would give it a go.... It would be a good part to print in PETG It would have cost quite a bit to have the tooling made to do that, but the parts may have been ch...
by Nudge
Sat Mar 09, 2019 6:27 am
Forum: Help
Topic: Thread size in the Villiers center tube
Replies: 6
Views: 14225

Re: Thread size in the Villiers center tube

Ok, so I have no idea what thread it is... and I had a look in my "guide to world screw threads book"! Major dia. is 8.8mm IMG_4263.JPG Thread pitch is 32 tpi 60° (the other end is 28 TPI 60°9.6mm) IMG_4264.JPG What I need is All of these sizes. I know the thread size so that is not an iss...
by Nudge
Fri Mar 08, 2019 8:49 am
Forum: Help
Topic: Thread size in the Villiers center tube
Replies: 6
Views: 14225

Re: Thread size in the Villiers center tube

I will find out the thread if you can measure up the plastic air intake for me.
I know the thread for the intake I just need to know the rest of the sizes so I can draw one up.

I will get the thread for you in the morning
by Nudge
Sun Mar 03, 2019 9:46 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: villiers lever screws
Replies: 7
Views: 10976

Re: villiers lever screws

Once it has been worked out let me know so it can be added to this thread:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6040
by Nudge
Mon Feb 25, 2019 10:19 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Locking latch
Replies: 32
Views: 57493

Re: Locking latch

Are you saying you are going to get it and do the job? Thanks for offering! :mrgreen:
by Nudge
Mon Feb 25, 2019 10:16 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Stop end in a pistons gudgeon pin
Replies: 10
Views: 12922

Re: Stop end in a pistons gudgeon pin

Just leave it be as it is. The motor will still work!
by Nudge
Mon Feb 18, 2019 4:08 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: How does a recoil starter work ?
Replies: 9
Views: 12549

Re: How does a recoil starter work ?

Depends on the recoil starter you have!
Try it and see!
I do not have one so I don't really know.... when you find out show us.
by Nudge
Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:33 am
Forum: Boats Suitable For Seagulls
Topic: Fixing the 20 footer
Replies: 34
Views: 68881

Re: Fixing the 20 footer

IMG_4097.JPG IMG_4098.JPG IMG_4099.JPG IMG_4096.JPG IMG_4102.JPG The lifter is made from 65mm x50mm 6mm wall Ali with a 24v hospital bed lifter actuator that I got from a scrap yard. You could also use a powered car seat motor or window motor. I run mine on a small 12v lead acid battery as it was t...
by Nudge
Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:13 am
Forum: Help
Topic: Drive Shaft assembly query
Replies: 5
Views: 10269

Re: Drive Shaft assembly query

All good!
The offer is out there if you need it!
by Nudge
Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:10 am
Forum: Help
Topic: Flywheel colour match
Replies: 8
Views: 13168

Re: Flywheel colour match

As far as I know they can scan (not 100% sure) if not Bunnings can scan then go to Wairau Paint
by Nudge
Thu Feb 14, 2019 10:07 am
Forum: Help
Topic: Drive Shaft assembly query
Replies: 5
Views: 10269

Re: Drive Shaft assembly query

If you need to have a look at one that is not in bits give me a shout. (or the book)

You going down the Waikato this Easter?
by Nudge
Thu Feb 14, 2019 10:05 am
Forum: Help
Topic: Flywheel colour match
Replies: 8
Views: 13168

Re: Flywheel colour match

Appreciate the info. I will give it a go.
Luckily enough, I can get the colours over here.
Thanks again. (Kia ora rawa atu)
Greyman56
Just go to carcolors or wairau paint centre and they will mix the colour you need.
Both on the North Shore, Auckland...... Like Me!

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