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RGS engine "jammed?"
« on: 31.12. 2011 22:12 »
Hello, I changed the cush nut to an SRM type and after I tightened it down the engine will not move, as if something is hung up? Anyone else ever hear of this problem? I removed the BSA cush nut with a hammer and a socket extension fairly easily, and the engine did turn over backwards when I tightend down the SRM nut. Now it will not move.

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Ron

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Re: RGS engine "jammed?"
« Reply #1 on: 31.12. 2011 23:20 »
I figured out what I did and problem is fixed. *smile*

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Re: RGS engine "jammed?"
« Reply #2 on: 01.01. 2012 02:34 »
Lillygunny,

We always respect those who wish to quietly enter the forum, posting some simple first question that breaks the ice, so, allow me subtly say,

"Welcome to the BSA A7/A10 Forum Lillygunny. You are member #452. Glad you could make it. Can't wait to see some photos of your bike!"

Now, having said that, what was making it stick?

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Re: RGS engine "jammed?"
« Reply #3 on: 01.01. 2012 07:18 »
 G'day Lillygunny, WELCOME to the forum. The first new member of the year.
C'mon bustin to know.
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Re: RGS engine "jammed?"
« Reply #4 on: 01.01. 2012 10:12 »
Welcome Lillygunny

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I figured out what I did and problem is fixed. smile
doesn't help those of us who might come up against your problem in the future *doh*

and a bit about you will help us get to know you better
All the best - Bill
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Re: RGS engine "jammed?"
« Reply #5 on: 02.01. 2012 01:58 »
Well, I am a bit embarressed and did not want to fess up. I had put an allen screw in the primary inner case to prevent oil leaking out the hole should any wet sumping occur (it sat for over a month before I could finish the job) and did not realize the long screw would impinge on the crankshaft counter weight without the cover on. I scratched my head in a panic for a long time before I realized the problem. *eek*

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Re: RGS engine "jammed?"
« Reply #6 on: 02.01. 2012 02:18 »
 Ah, trap for young players. I did it too about 20 odd years ago.
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Re: RGS engine "jammed?"
« Reply #7 on: 02.01. 2012 10:21 »
I did similar about a year ago and I can't use the excuse of "young" anymore. in mitigation I will declare I was using supplied fasteners but should have checked for length.
Rest easy lillygunny we are all human on here (some more than others granted  *smiley4*)
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