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British Bikes / Re: New to this old bike lark
« on: November 17, 2014, 12:49:40 PM »
Also, the oil tank wasn't leaking. I've replaced the lower oil pipes and added copper washers to the head oil pipes as well as replacing the head gasket. It's pretty much oil tight now except for a weep from the base gasket - I didn't have a spanner that would fit the nuts that held it down. I'll try to find one online. Just the charging issue to sort then.

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British Bikes / Re: New to this old bike lark
« on: November 17, 2014, 12:42:15 PM »
Finally go round to adjusting the valve clearances and it runs like a beauty.

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British Bikes / Re: New to this old bike lark
« on: October 30, 2014, 01:02:38 PM »
I've been told to check the valve clearances - which I'll do tonight. I probably should have done this after having the head off.

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British Bikes / Re: New to this old bike lark
« on: October 27, 2014, 02:01:48 PM »
I've cleaned the oil tank up and it seems OK. It must have just been residual oil dripping off. Other than a copper washer needed for one of the drain plugs on the primary side (which I've ordered) it seems pretty oil tight.

Other than the outstanding charging issue my main problem now is that it will only run on one cylinder. When I collected it there was the same problem but a plug change sorted it. I have a good spark at both cylinders and as it will run on one cylinder I'd imagine it won't be fuel (single carb). I bought two new BP7ES spark plugs and fitted then and it didn't run at all. I swapped the left and right spark plugs and again it wouldn't run. I can only seem to get it to run with one spark plug. The plugs I got installed with the bike are Champion N4C and it only seems to like one of them. Should I buy the Champion ones?

I haven't altered the timing so I'm not sure what would have changed since I pulled the top end off. I put a new head gasket on and copper washers on the oil banjo's but that's it. I'd like to get it running on both cylinders before I look at the charging issue - could both issues be linked? I've done about 300 miles on it since I bought it and it has always ran on both cylinders.

Thanks,

Bob.

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British Bikes / Re: New to this old bike lark
« on: October 24, 2014, 12:45:57 PM »
Thanks for the help gents - most appreciated. I saw the Tri Cor chap at Stafford and he was most helpful.

The oil pipe terminations to the tank were generally poor so I've re-done them. But, I checked last night and there is oil under the bike again. It actually looks like the oil tank itself is leaking from the seams. Has anyone heard of this before?

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British Bikes / Re: New to this old bike lark
« on: October 16, 2014, 01:54:06 PM »
Does anyone know where I can get a gearbox outer gasket and the grommet that the clutch cable goes through?

Also, the oil pipes are a bit of a bodge - does anyone know where I can get something more like the originals and less like my central heating system?

Thanks.

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British Bikes / Re: New to this old bike lark
« on: October 07, 2014, 12:37:43 PM »
If anyone out there has my engine - H16146 - I'd really like it back.

I have engine number T100A H17605 - anyone want it?

 ;D

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British Bikes / Re: New to this old bike lark
« on: October 06, 2014, 11:14:18 AM »
Hi all,

I think you may be right about it being a 1960 - although, the log book says 1959. As I understand it years ago (in the good old days before the DVLA) local authorities stored vehicle info. When the DVLA was formed this was collated as best it could be and there were many discrepancies. My frame number is - H16146 - which I believe makes it 1960. The engine says T100A. I dodn't write down the number as it differs from the frame.

I definitely have a problem with charging which I'll investigate. Does anyone have a link to what resistances I should get from the generator?

Also, looking at the rocker cover there seem to be stainless washers under the banjo bolts for the oil feeds so I've ordered some copper ones along with a full gasket set.

Thanks,

Bob.

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British Bikes / Re: New to this old bike lark
« on: October 03, 2014, 12:52:38 PM »
Yes - it does have a distributor. What does that tell you?

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British Bikes / Re: New to this old bike lark
« on: October 01, 2014, 08:11:33 AM »
Not sure about the model/year. I'd been told it was 1959 and I think that's what the log book says - I'll check. Is there somewhere I can enter the frame number to find out?

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British Bikes / Re: New to this old bike lark
« on: September 30, 2014, 01:04:55 PM »
Thanks gents - most helpful. I'm actually looking forward to the learning curve in a slightly masochistic way. It's pretty steep currently. I found it funny how customer service had changed. In the manual Triumph basically tell you not to bother them and go straight to the manufacturers if there are any problems with the electrical system, speedo, suspension etc. Its equally depressing that everything in the Triumph manual then was made in Britain and now it all cones from the far east.

I think I'll pull the engine apart over winter to sort the oil leaks. It's not obvious where the leak is coming from and I'll enjoy the process. I'm not an engineer but have been in the industry for few years. I know a micron from a thou and loads of people who have the ability to machine stuff.

The ammeter is also a problem methinks. It does show a discharge when the lights are on and the battery charged. To be fair there are a couple of suspect areas on the wiring loom.

All in all I love the bike and the community generally. I'm sure I'll need help in future and there seem to be loads of people out there willing to impart their sage like knowledge.

Thanks,

Bob.


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British Bikes / New to this old bike lark
« on: September 29, 2014, 12:46:25 PM »
I'm new to old bikes but not Triumph as I worked there as a prototype buyer for many years. I've had an old bike itch that needed scratching for ages and after selling one of my bikes I've bought a 1959 Tiger 100 - which I absolutely love! I have a couple of questions I'd like opinions on please:

1. Should it piss oil everywhere? I know the saying "if there's no oil under them then there's no oil in them" but after I park it up there's quite a lot of oil on the floor. No pints worth but a reasonably sized little puddle.

2. What should the ammeter read with the lights on? Coming back from Donington the other night the lights seemed OK but since if I put them on the ignition seems to struggle. It's the 6 volt system.

Any comments gratefully received.

Thanks,

Bob.

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