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Re: New rebuild 1963 A10
« Reply #15 on: 09.08. 2014 21:42 »
Muskrat,

Aren't they all "foreign", depending on where you are? Do you mean Asian as opposed to Englandian?

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Re: New rebuild 1963 A10
« Reply #16 on: 09.08. 2014 22:03 »
Hi Kim,
Shit luck about the liners, maybe lucky the result wasnt a lot worse

Make sure the head has not been damaged where the "thick washers " seat
all the heads I have come accross need spotfacing to ensure a flat surface for the washers
I make my own washers 3mm thick

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Re: New rebuild 1963 A10
« Reply #17 on: 09.08. 2014 23:28 »
hi guys, Dutch are you going to correct this one? ( had a small step at the bottom of the skirt for the sleeve to but against so it couldn't drop)
 go on give Musky an `English` lesson,cheers
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Re: New rebuild 1963 A10
« Reply #18 on: 09.08. 2014 23:32 »
hi guys/ Magicflem, perhaps the original engineer will fix his cock-up for free,cheers
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Re: New rebuild 1963 A10
« Reply #19 on: 09.08. 2014 23:53 »
I don't think I want to see that "engineer" again!!
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Re: New rebuild 1963 A10
« Reply #20 on: 10.08. 2014 00:09 »
Can I please have your thoughts on liners....
Should liner have a step on outer surface at top and barrel machined to accept. This would prevent sleeve dropping - or am I totally up the wrong tree?
Also, where is a good supplier of quality liners?
Regards,
Kim 
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1956 BSA DB32 Gold Star Clubman
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Re: New rebuild 1963 A10
« Reply #21 on: 10.08. 2014 08:57 »
genuine Hepolite still come up on Ebay now and then

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=Hepolite&_osacat=14780&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XHepolite+liners&_nkw=Hepolite+liners&_sacat=14780

I fitted liners in my Flash some 14 - 15 years back, cant recall if the had a step, some advertised above don't , most do, also they don't come with bottom cut out for con rod, the shop do this.
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Re: New rebuild 1963 A10
« Reply #22 on: 10.08. 2014 12:30 »

 Haha- why me... *eek* *beer*

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hi guys, Dutch are you going to correct this one? ( had a small step at the bottom of the skirt for the sleeve to but against so it couldn't drop)
 go on give Musky an `English` lesson,cheers

 Weeell...I did see it earlier, but had stuff to do so thought I'd mull it over, or stay out of it..but then forgot... *conf*
 Glad you spotted it though, takes the pressure off me.....I did think a step at the top might be better, and aren't they slightly tapered..?? Mine were sleeved, but that was a long time ago....??
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Re: New rebuild 1963 A10
« Reply #23 on: 10.08. 2014 12:37 »
Hi Kim,
A10 liners are not usually stepped at the top
However they must have less interference fit where the cylinders project below the base flange
If they are too tight there they will split the spigots
The theorie on liners is that they will always run hotter than the surrounding cylinder and should not come loose or move, however a too tight piston to liner clearance will cause the pistons to nip the liners and drag them south  *eek*

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Re: New rebuild 1963 A10
« Reply #24 on: 12.08. 2014 04:06 »
Have got another cylinder with liners that have a "top hat". I am going to re-use my STD sized 9:1 JP Pistons with new rings of course but I am now wondering if 0.005" piston to bore clearance is too little. Also, how do I check that the connecting rod alignment is correct???? HELP..
Kim 
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Re: New rebuild 1963 A10
« Reply #25 on: 12.08. 2014 11:57 »
wrong post bill.
this interesting thread is about oil leaks caused by a loose liner worming itself south into the warp drive.

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Re: New rebuild 1963 A10
« Reply #26 on: 12.08. 2014 20:29 »
Hi Kim,
A length of 3/4in. silver steel (drill rod) should pass through both small end bushes simulatatiously
without binding, with the rod through the small ends the crank should rotate as much as the bar will allow
without any problem, and keep checking the 3/4 bar is free to rotate

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Re: New rebuild 1963 A10
« Reply #27 on: 12.08. 2014 21:57 »
I wouldn't have used JP pistons to start with. They have a reputation for growing.

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Re: New rebuild 1963 A10
« Reply #28 on: 12.08. 2014 22:57 »
Trev,
Can you recommend a good piston?
Regards,
Kim
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1955 BSA A10 Road Rocket
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1956 BSA A10 Road Rocket
1951 BSA A10 Golden Flash
1956 BSA DB32 Gold Star Clubman
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Re: New rebuild 1963 A10
« Reply #29 on: 12.08. 2014 23:54 »
I've used JP pistons in several bikes including the Super Rocket with no problems for a few years now.
 One was a dirt track T****ph which would get a good flogging, no problems.
 Of course I like them as they are made in South Oz, so I look after the local blokes.
Don