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Re: Triumph 650 Twin Engine
« Reply #90 on: October 01, 2017, 01:49:31 PM »
Beautiful work Mike.  It really is coming along nicely.

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Re: Triumph 650 Twin Engine
« Reply #91 on: October 01, 2017, 07:40:19 PM »
I have been remiss in checking in lately Mike. A most impressive build, more like mechanical art!!   :praise2:

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Re: Triumph 650 Twin Engine
« Reply #92 on: October 09, 2017, 06:27:12 PM »
That is some remarkable work.  The detail and finish are superb.  What a wonderful project!

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Re: Triumph 650 Twin Engine
« Reply #93 on: October 12, 2017, 02:06:40 PM »
Thanks for your kind comments.
Assembled all the internals, adjusted the tappets (more like keyhole surgery than fitting) and turned it over, much to my relief all was well, then set it up on the lathe and slowly stated to run it in raising the revs bit by bit.
I now need to order the ignition components.

Mike


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Re: Triumph 650 Twin Engine
« Reply #94 on: October 12, 2017, 05:15:19 PM »
Your Triumph engine is an impressive looking piece of machinery. Waiting to hear it burst into life.

Mike
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Re: Triumph 650 Twin Engine
« Reply #95 on: October 13, 2017, 09:16:50 AM »
Good morning,

I am like Vixen, cannot wait to hear that baby come to life.

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Re: Triumph 650 Twin Engine
« Reply #96 on: October 25, 2017, 12:16:52 PM »
The chaincase was a large lump to chew away at, but the result was worthwhile.
I could not find a suitable font file for the logo so ended up drawing it twice full size and then reducing to size, but then had to grind up a .020in engraving tool to get into the corners of the serifs.

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Re: Triumph 650 Twin Engine
« Reply #97 on: October 25, 2017, 12:26:14 PM »
Truly an outstanding build Mike. Your attention to detail is first rate.
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Re: Triumph 650 Twin Engine
« Reply #98 on: October 25, 2017, 06:22:56 PM »
Amazing detail, beautiful work Mike!

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Re: Triumph 650 Twin Engine
« Reply #99 on: October 25, 2017, 11:34:54 PM »
All the little details add up for a truely incredible engine.  Simply beautiful Mike.


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Re: Triumph 650 Twin Engine
« Reply #100 on: October 26, 2017, 12:09:38 AM »
Stunning Mike !!! What a wonderful achievement in modeling.

Bill

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Re: Triumph 650 Twin Engine
« Reply #101 on: November 01, 2017, 03:44:16 PM »
Thank you for your very kind and encouraging comments, the gearbox plate and cover completes the build except for exhaust pipes which I will attempt to make from 22mm plumbing tube as I have a tube bender to hand and then get them chrome plated. I will have to strip the engine down and clean all the parts prior to rebuilding and adding gaskets and seals, also ignition components and then see if it will run!!!!!

Mike

 

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