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Re: Time for a rebuild
« Reply #30 on: 02.01. 2015 13:31 »
Re the crank the journal measures up nice and 'round' no hint of being oval. I shall prob get the -20 timing bush to give him plenty of metal to bore out  *smiley4*
Re the pistons. Those have been in these STD bores for the last 15 years with one ring change 5 years ago due to the lack of wear. The scratches have only occurred in the last 5 years. I suspect it could be down to lack of air filter *dunno*. No dry assembly always plenty of oil used, proper running in but after that plenty of revs and snappy get aways at the traffic light Grand Prix  ;). I put the lack of wear on the crank etc down to the fact I changed the oil pump(after the original pump failed) to a cast iron bodied SRM pump. She has done circa 50,000 in the last 15 years so not so bad(have to admit this is the second crank after I cracked the big end journal when the timing slipped and the oil boiled ooopps)

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Re: Time for a rebuild
« Reply #31 on: 14.01. 2015 09:18 »
I have located some pistons at a good price but was wondering if anyone has used this shop/store and how was their experience. Its www.classicbikeshop.co.uk

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Re: Time for a rebuild
« Reply #32 on: 14.01. 2015 16:18 »
Hi,
I cannot see any A7 pistons on their website ??
(or am I missing something??)

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Re: Time for a rebuild
« Reply #33 on: 14.01. 2015 20:51 »
No your right, but when I inquired about the price etc they came back with a quote for a set of A7 pistons +20 of £100 incl vat(£3 p&p)

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Re: Time for a rebuild
« Reply #34 on: 02.02. 2015 13:51 »
Piston update they do not stock A7 pistons( http://www.classicbikeshop.co.uk/). I have ordered mine from Draganfly(on back order) seems nobody stocks A7 pistons these days. A10 on the other hand how many do you want sir :(

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Re: Time for a rebuild
« Reply #35 on: 03.02. 2015 11:24 »
G'day BSA500.
I just had a quick look at this list (download) www.britcycle.com/products/Pistons_Rings.pdf
The C15, C25 and B25 are 1mm bigger,Notrun 500 twin pistons are the same bore size. You'd have to check the pin size and crown height.
I used to run std A75 pistons (67mm) but had to use A10 rods shortened by 2.5mm in my A7SS racer (crown height was shorter).  *eek*
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Re: Time for a rebuild
« Reply #36 on: 03.02. 2015 19:31 »
norton pistons would be difficult as the valve recesses are offset compared to bsa pistons. i m after +80 pistons for an a7 and in the same boat. t150 pistons are close but have a higher dome so what about a spacer at the cylinder head muskrat? have you looked at wiseco pistons?

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Re: Time for a rebuild
« Reply #37 on: 04.02. 2015 08:27 »
To use T150/A75 pistons you'd need to space the barrels 10mm *ex*. Don't know of a Wiseco that fits.
Try your local engine re conditioner. They have books of piston sizes.
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Re: Time for a rebuild
« Reply #38 on: 05.02. 2015 00:28 »
Not wishing to turn this into another some pistons are crap thread, I would say take your time with getting pistons that suit. There are brands I won't touch with a barge pole, I think they are made from recycled aluminum windows.
Try and find some NOS ones, tricky I know but worth the effort of a big seize
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Re: Time for a rebuild
« Reply #39 on: 05.02. 2015 00:42 »
http://www.vintage-motorcycle.com/index.php?language=en&site=4&pid=113&id=21072&limit=0

I'd be thinking about these if I were you, NOS is always my preference, or are these the wrong A7... *eek* doh always forgetting the mk1/mk2 thing. Anyway good luck
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Re: Time for a rebuild
« Reply #40 on: 05.02. 2015 07:05 »
Hi BSA500 I have a number of NOS BSA A7 piston sets both long and short stroke what compression ratio were you chasing?
I'm in Australia so post cost need to be taken into consideration.
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Re: Time for a rebuild
« Reply #41 on: 05.02. 2015 08:44 »
Thanks for the replies and offers. I currently have a pair on order from Draganfly so fingers crossed they come soon. They reckon they will  :!

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Re: Time for a rebuild
« Reply #42 on: 05.02. 2015 08:46 »
Oh the engine is a 1957(in a 1960 frame) alloy head currently sporting 8.5:1 in worn out standard bores. I have plenty other things to do to it so a little extra time won't hurt(and its effing cold out I normally ride the winter so a winter in the car is quite new to me  *smile* )

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Re: Time for a rebuild
« Reply #43 on: 05.02. 2015 19:29 »
its a shame otj are no longer around in kent. a set of cord piston rings would have kept you going through the winter. do you remember those? steel rings for worn out barrels and i believe otj were a main supplier.

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Re: Time for a rebuild
« Reply #44 on: 08.02. 2015 20:11 »
OTJ was just up the road for me so yes its a shame they went  *sad2*

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