Chuck

See, orthodontia works. I've never tried them, but many swear by speed bleeders. I've used a vacuum pump, but prefer to use a big syringe and push fluid toward the reservoir. Air bubbles get pushed in front of the fluid.

Ok, they're (finally) winging their way toward you, no matter where you are. I'd really like to get this job wrapped up, so I'll give Bruce Reader (2) and Ken one more day to send me an address. After that, they'll go to the three on the backup list.

Thanks, Marty.. he pinged me an said he had been at rattly tappit and sent me his address. I don't need cash, but I can't send them out without an address. The transporter hasn't been invented yet.. Come to think of it, I guess you'd need an address for that, too.

Thanks, Neil. Sorry I had to get Big Tony in the mix.. It'll go out tomorrow. For whatever reason, it takes a long time to Oz. Be patient.

Hey Knumbnutz! Check yer PMs. I'd like to get the overseas stuff done tomorrow..

Alrighty, that gets Simon off the to do list.

Just sent the (ahem) shipping department to the post office with all that I have addresses for except Canada eh? and overseas. I didn't have time today to do the customs declarations. I'll get them out tomorrow. For those that haven't paid yet.. my friend Big Tony will be around to see you.

Ok, I'm shipping today. Still haven't heard from: Bruce Reader (2) Ken Speak up or lose your extender.

Thanks Chuck, just saw this, sent you a PM since for the life of me, can't work out your email add. cheers Replied in a PM.

Tap tap.. blowing into mic.. "Is this thing on?" Still haven't heard from: Jesse Benson Douglas Mould Dan Lindoerfer Cliff Stewart Bruce Reader (2) Nigel Register Simon Potter Ken (11moto11) Mark Gregory Edo Mason knumbnutz Simon (Paradiso) Ken Send me an email to the above address with your info, including your V11 name so I'm not confused. I'm easily confused any more..

Ok, Antonio, Big block, and Andy are on the standby list.

We'll see, Dave. I'm not getting much response for whatever reason. I any go unclaimed, you and Anthony will be on the list. Finished forming and degreasing them a few minutes ago. Bead blast and first coat of chromate tomorrow morning, second coat tomorrow afternoon.. 2016-10-22_04-34-03 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

That's a qualified maybe, Anthony.. I have two Kens.. not sure if they're the same or not. I'll let you know when people send me their mailing info. Edit: Hmmm, don't know why I quoted you twice. Some things aren't meant to be understood..

Ok, Folks.. I have them machined, and I'll start forming them this afternoon. Send your mailing info to the above email address. I'll get back to you with payment info. Paypal or personal check, barter for beer, etc. Cost is $53 for us, $58.50 for Canukistan, and $63.50 for the rest of the world, shipping and fondling included.

Hmm. That *could* explain the leak being on top. I'd not heard of that one..

I wouldn't think so, really. I'm not ruling it out, of course. This happened to me for the first time yesterday. The Mighty Scura has *always* started immediately when cracking the throttle and punching the button. My old Centauro was exactly the same. If it didn't get *any* throttle, you could crank it until the cows came home, and it wouldn't fire a lick. Yesterday, I geared up, cracked the throttle, punched the button, and it wouldn't fire. Tried all throttle positions from closed to wide open. Occasionally just a putt or two. Thought "WTF??" Acts like it's not getting fuel. Suddenly, it started, and ran normally. (!!) Hmmmm.. maybe an injection relay? I would think so, but the issue is clouded by my recent tune up, too. Fortunately, the Monza was needing exercised anyway so took it instead. It's *not* Rocket Science.. I..and you.. will figure it out.

Picked up the blanks from the water jet shop this morning. They look (and measure) fine. HooWee, that'll save a lot of sawing and milling. 1-003 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr I'll finish machining, forming, and painting them this weekend, with any luck at all. If you're on "the list" send me an email to 59dotChuck gmaildotcom with your mailing address. I'll get them out the first of next week.

Scud, I'm having a hard time deciding what is leaking. It seems strange to me that it is on top.

My Kid is way ahead of you. He was always a Duck guy, and said he was too young for a Guzzi. I told him to take my Centauro out. He was gone forever. I began to worry. I'd just done a major service on it. Did I forget to tighten something? He finally came back, and said, "WTF? This will outrun my Duck!" I said, . He has a GreaseO and an early Spot that he restored now. LowRyter has his first Guzzi, a greenie. He's..uh.. doing the math in my head.. 42.

10 hours one way for the Aero engine. I'm not in your league..

Ok, Paul.. you're on the list. Stock is at the water jet shop. No need counting chickens before they're hatched.. .. so let's wait until I get them all made before anyone sends information, checks, paypal, or beer.

HBD, young feller..

Naw.. it'll whine like a supercharger. Ok, do this. Before removing the sprockets, bring the S (snot dis side) cylinder to TDC ready to fire, as if you were going to adjust the valves. You'll see a dot on the cam sprocket and a corresponding dot on the crank sprocket. They'll be lined up. This is how the cam timing is set. Get them one tooth off, and you'll have a bad day.. but that is all there is to it. When you are reinstalling the chain and sprockets, line up the two dots, wrap the chain around both sprockets..and.. the oil pump sprocket. They are all keyed, so the oil pump has a screwdriver slot in front so you can turn it a little to finesse all three on at the same time. As I mentioned before, that little key for the oil pump is easy to lose track of. Once they are installed, relax the clamp pressure on the timing chain and you're done. Why not just cut the chain off and use a chain with a master link? Eeeeew. Some do, but I wouldn't think of grinding inside an engine. Also, there's a bolt that may or may not clear the crank sprocket when you try to remove the original tensioner. I've read of guys jumping through all kind of hoops to keep from pulling the sprockets. Just do it. It's easier and quicker.

Ok, here's how you do it.. Remove the three sprockets, make up some kind of tool to hold the tensioner against the case, and install the three sprockets and chain at the same time. Pretty easy. Edit: Oh, forgot. It's easy to misplace the little key that drives the oil pump, watch for it when you take things apart.

C'mon, Scud.. it'll fit. Trust me. Edit: Oh, forgot. It'll make you think you put a supercharger on it for a few thousand miles..