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Re: bsa a10 650..the problem child !
« Reply #30 on: 14.06. 2010 14:23 »
Hi Andy
I had a similar problem on my SR which was rebuilt by the PO. It would run for a few miles and cut, miss and sometimes backfire. I tried new plugs and leads, cleaned fuel filters but the problem persisted. In desperation I tried turning both fuel taps on and it never missed a beat. I checked the taps and the rubbers have spread after use and were severly restricting fuel flow. I will fit some better taps soon - possibly central heating oil full flow ball types.

Just a thought but a run with both taps on if you have not already tried it is an easy check before you pull it apart.

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Re: bsa a10 650..the problem child !
« Reply #31 on: 14.06. 2010 14:41 »
Markus,

I suppose I could have hidden my ignorance by saying "iron-based". That would have covered it. Now, you force me to go to the web to try to see the machinery used in centrifugal casting. Danged information superhighway! If it turns out to be a way to find actors to fill roles as astronauts I'm going to be very disappointed.

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Re: bsa a10 650..the problem child !
« Reply #32 on: 14.06. 2010 16:01 »
I cant see thats its poor oiling to the valves. but what do i know. One thing you can do is remove the oil tank cap and put your finger over the oil return jet for a few seconds, that should oil the valves up.

What exactly did the electronic ignition replace, was it a full system, you now have no mag or what?

When it stops does it seem over heated?

Are you using an air filter, if so remove it and try it without.
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Re: bsa a10 650..the problem child !
« Reply #33 on: 14.06. 2010 16:17 »
wow thanks everybody for the help...muskrat your advice about opening the valve clearances a few thou more has got to be worth a go before i take the cylinder head off ..just to let the rest of the forum know that i am running ngk b6hs plugs and the carb is set up as standard via the book for a 58 a10..i have the valve clearances inlet 0.010 exhaust 0.013 hope this helps oh and pushrods have only done 2k from new..cheers andy
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Re: bsa a10 650..the problem child !
« Reply #34 on: 14.06. 2010 16:20 »
oh no...haynes manual says 0.016 for 58 flash is this correct
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Re: bsa a10 650..the problem child !
« Reply #36 on: 14.06. 2010 19:16 »
Dont worry, my iron A10 is 10 and 12, and no probs.

Bigger clearances were given for hard use but 10 / 12 is OK for normal use. That certainly wont stop the engine.  *conf*
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Re: bsa a10 650..the problem child !
« Reply #37 on: 14.06. 2010 19:41 »
Yep, I'm running mine on 10 thou exhaust and 8 thou inlet and it runs happily even when thrashed, although the engine is running on 9:1 CR.

The plot thickens, I'm afraid the sticking valve is the most likely culprit.


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Re: bsa a10 650..the problem child !
« Reply #38 on: 14.06. 2010 23:12 »
.016" is for 334 camshaft.
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Re: bsa a10 650..the problem child !
« Reply #39 on: 15.06. 2010 10:21 »
Dont worry, my iron A10 is 10 and 12, and no probs.

Bigger clearances were given for hard use but 10 / 12 is OK for normal use. That certainly wont stop the engine.  *conf*
It will if it gets hot enough.
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Re: bsa a10 650..the problem child !
« Reply #40 on: 15.06. 2010 11:43 »
10 / 12 is fine, I've had mine well hot on a long run. I wouldn't risk any damage. Some people use 8 / 10 without problems.

Thanks to Trev for the info table
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67-357   .008/.010,  Max power - .010/.012
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Re: bsa a10 650..the problem child !
« Reply #41 on: 15.06. 2010 13:13 »
I bought a reconditioned iron head with oversize toyota valves some time back.
The gent who sold it to me got in contact later saying he was having trouble on 2 other bikes due to the bronze or brass valve guides he was putting in. Apparently they stuck when the engine got hot.
He changed the guides and had no further trouble.
So I'm not sure whether a dud batch came out of England a couple of years ago.
This guy owns an engine reconditioning shop and has A10s so I assume he knows what he's about.
I'll be keeping a close eye on mine if I ever get the damned thing finished.

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Re: bsa a10 650..the problem child !
« Reply #42 on: 15.06. 2010 21:09 »
hi folks i was talking the problem over with a friend and he put forward the idea that if it was a sticking exhaust valve the bike would continue to run on one cylinder..is this correct...sounds feasable to me!
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Re: bsa a10 650..the problem child !
« Reply #43 on: 15.06. 2010 21:58 »
That is true, I recently bent both timing side valves and rode home (2 miles) on one lung. Seems unlikley, but not imposable, for both ex valves to stick. Have you tried larger clearances yet.
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Re: bsa a10 650..the problem child !
« Reply #44 on: 16.06. 2010 13:46 »
Not discounting the idea of a sticky valve I'll go with what Jim (lawnmowerman) suggested..

My Velo Viper has 2 fuel taps & both appear to work well when the tank is full. However when the level drops a little I get odd starvation problems if only one is open even when the fuel level is well above the "reserve" line, cured by opening both taps!.
It appears to be an odd vacuum type condition for some reason best known to the bike. I know which tap it is but no idea why...

Just a thought......
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