All,
After many years in bits, we have finally got around to putting our Petter S type back together We are almost ready to go, but the ball bearing that sits in the pump is damaged beyond use. Does anyone know a source of ball bearings in small quantities? Bit of a daft thing to be held up by!
Regards
Chris Bedo Kent UK
What size Chris? we can get single balls from our local guys and have a few odd ones kicking around.
Peter
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They must be P-B or they both rust and hammer the seat. I have a few in stock. Which of the three do you need? regards Roland
Hi Peter, I thought this group already had a good supply of odd balls. 8^)
-- Dave Croft Warrington England
When you do get round to the initial start up, please remember to make sure the crankcase is fully drained of all the excess oil that accumulates during the rebuild. Its not a good idea to have your first run of the engine at 2000 rpm.......
Regards
Philip T-E
"ClaraNET" wrote > When you do get round to the initial start up, please remember to make sure
Wise words. Also, if like me, you have a few false starts because the hot bulb isn't hot enough, there will be a bit of unburnt diesel in the crankcase which can fuel a runway. A dancing S-type is an interesting sight!
I keep a hand on the half-compression c*ck, so as to open it if the engine gets a bit frisky on start up!
(Waits for double entendres and tutting from the S-type cognoscenti)
Regards, Arthur G
No tutting although an open c*ck alone won't stop the runaway. Its my custom to hold the fuel lever down after the first few fires until it begins to die, then let it up gradually. ttfn Roland
bulb isn't hot enough, there will be a bit of
is an interesting sight!
gets a bit frisky on start up!
Sounds a good approach, I'll try that on my next start-up, Dr. Petter. :-)
Regards, Arthur G
All,
Many thanks for the replies. Roland tells me that I need a 3/16 steel BB. I will make a visit to the local bike shop at the weekend. If I have no joy, your offer is a kind one Peter and I may take you up.
Will follow the advice on starting..... just as soon as we have a way of tunrning it over. We are missing the starting dog sadly.
Regards
Chris Bedo Kent UK
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