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Offline kiwipom

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Mystery Addition
« on: 29.10. 2011 08:41 »
hi guys,came across this in the classic motor cycle mag, it is the raffle of a 63 RGS picture, can anyone tell me what the bulge and pipe is that is on the timing side case,cheers BoB,
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Re: Mystery Addition
« Reply #1 on: 29.10. 2011 09:28 »
My guess is a timing side bush conversion, first time I've seen one with a outer cover modification though , anybody know if this was a purpose cast cover or had the lump welded in?
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Re: Mystery Addition
« Reply #2 on: 29.10. 2011 10:02 »
I reckon it could be for a home made oil pressure gauge as its so close to the pump. Looks a little low to have any connection to the timing bush.
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Re: Mystery Addition
« Reply #3 on: 29.10. 2011 10:37 »
I'm inclined to go with Bill and LJ. Timing side bearing and OP gauge. With a tacho drive there it would be hard to get to the OPR valve for a gauge, but looking at the plumbing his gauge must be the size of a Vincent speedo. *eek*
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Re: Mystery Addition
« Reply #4 on: 29.10. 2011 11:11 »
Quote from: muskrat on 29.10. 2011 10:37
looking at the plumbing his gauge must be the size of a Vincent speedo. *eek*
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You'd use plumbing that size for an oil filter between the pump and the crank feed.
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Re: Mystery Addition
« Reply #5 on: 29.10. 2011 11:26 »
I have two books of tickets for this raffle, must get them sent off (I'll take the cover off and let you know what it is when I win it wink2 wink2 *whistle*)
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Re: Mystery Addition
« Reply #6 on: 29.10. 2011 21:47 »
hi guys/Bill, yes i sent my details to get some tickets but looks like they don`t send them to NZ, however Bill, do let us know when you win it, cheers,Bob
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