steve brock
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« Reply #615 on: March 07, 2012, 09:33:50 PM » |
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Your post has me really thinking about the cooling on mine now, ummmm
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« Reply #616 on: March 07, 2012, 09:41:09 PM » |
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i,m stuck at what i can do to help owt iv got is youre,s if it will help ,,,
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LIVE FAST and DIE YOUNG,, past 50 AND STILL HERE NOW. WAITING. FOR. THE. GRIM. REAPER
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Manky Monkey
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« Reply #617 on: March 07, 2012, 10:11:12 PM » |
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Rod, I've no idea what your engine rebuild's costing you, but I'm pretty sure you could pick up 2 or 3 spare engines for the same money.
I understand you wanting to start with a motor you know is good, but Reliants are pretty ...reliable. I've owned half a dozen at least & not had major mechanical problems with any of them, other than those created by my own incompetence. You've been very unlucky, but throwing money you can't afford at it will only make you resent it more, (I've been there countless times with previous projects & know what it's like to stare into a bottomless money pit, believe me).
If you're already committed to paying for the rebuild, then at least get your money's worth from it when it's done. Give the trike a chance to put the grin back on your face.
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« Reply #618 on: March 08, 2012, 03:36:56 PM » |
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Thanks Spanners and Andy for the kindness! TBH Ive stared in to many bottomless money pits over the years! I'll get over it guys,Im sure !  At least I know that its a good engine....hopefully!! ::)I'm gradually coming round to the idea! Roll on those happy triking days guys! Regards .... |
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« Reply #619 on: March 09, 2012, 08:52:06 PM » |
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keep your chin up rod, look on it as things can only get better. if you carefull with the cooling there reliant engines(excuse the pun) i see what you mean about buying another as it may well be a knacker,but at the cost of £150 or there about its probably worth the risk in my opinion, one on ebay in spalding(am i right in saying that your neck of the woods?? not far from my sis either) only made £125 last week
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« Reply #620 on: March 10, 2012, 12:08:57 AM » |
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just missed 3 last week at ,,scotter,, bottom,, in sc**thorpe for £75 the lot  the lads at the yard piled em up an set em alight for a ,,,laff ,,,,,,, i was about 2 hrs too late to save em ,,,, |
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RODeo
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« Reply #621 on: March 10, 2012, 10:32:08 AM » |
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At least I know that when the engine is installed I only have to 'plug and play' as all the pipework ,wiring etc is set up!
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RODeo
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« Reply #622 on: March 13, 2012, 02:57:11 PM » |
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Continuing the saga  ............Yesterday I had to order new little end bushes.old ones were completely shot! Today it was the turn of the inlet valve! The inlet on no2 pot was bent! I would have thought it likely on no1 pot ,where the piston broke up,but this engine shows signs that it has been apart before (piston numbers dot punched on crowns to ease previous re assembly) So whatever happened ,I reckon they missed this damage! Im feeling happier that I'm having the work done now ,and getting all this sorted! Hey Ho! Theoretically should run like a rolex! |
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« Reply #623 on: March 13, 2012, 04:07:05 PM » |
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Originally posted by RODeo ;
Theoretically should run like a rolex! Does that mean that you will have to keep a watch on your speed ? . . |
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RODeo
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« Reply #624 on: March 13, 2012, 05:42:14 PM » |
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Give it time ,give it time mate! Its not a secondhand engine is it? And I'm paying cash,not on tick! |
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« Reply #625 on: March 13, 2012, 07:53:11 PM » |
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Hey, when it's done it will be "Ace", and this time next year you will have forgotten the cost,( even if ' er indoors hasn't!!  ), hey ho......keep smilin' Morrag |
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Manky Monkey
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« Reply #626 on: March 13, 2012, 10:51:14 PM » |
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Theoretically should run like a rolex! -sounds like a wind up to me. |
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steve brock
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« Reply #627 on: March 14, 2012, 12:03:09 AM » |
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Takes time to get it right.....you could say its a time piece!  |
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« Reply #628 on: March 14, 2012, 12:10:36 AM » |
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when running in ,time, comes you want a nice ,tick ,tick,, from the tappets ,,
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« Reply #629 on: March 14, 2012, 10:57:45 AM » |
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your stessing over nothing rod,she'l run like clockwork when er's done and like you say all pipe work and electric is all there so it should only take a few "miniutes" |
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