jrt Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Well, you did get lucky! You know what they say- God smiles on fools and children (I'm doubly blessed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kevin Johnson Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 FWIW, as an example of how elaborate the design of a WINDAGE plate can get, here's a link to a site with multiple photos & descriptions of one designed for a Porsche 928: http://www.crank-scrapers.com/prod04.htm 91225[/snapback] I saw the hits from the link on my site -- btw, the 928 setup has solved a thirty plus year issue with that engine. In doing research on windage control I ran across an SAE article 2003-32-0080 on simulating the oil flow in a motorcycle engine. People might be interested in reading that but they do charge for the privilege. They discuss the issues in designing baffles for motorcycle sumps. I have a Benelli Sei, btw -- I recognize Roper from that list. Seems like I used your suggestions on Bosch alternator rectifiers a while back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeve Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I have a Benelli Sei, btw -- I recognize Roper from that list. Don't you mean an Honda 500/4+2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kevin Johnson Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Don't you mean an Honda 500/4+2? 94550[/snapback] Oh, that's so cruel. Say, there is a great article in the April issue of Motorcyclist about the Honda 6 from the 1960s -- very worthwhile reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeve Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Oh, that's so cruel. <_> Say, there is a great article in the April issue of Motorcyclist about the Honda 6 from the 1960s -- very worthwhile reading. 94551[/snapback] Hey, I thought it was pretty dang savvy of Benelli to base their "volume" parts (pistons, valves) on the proven Honda pieces; why reinvent the wheel, esp. when at the time, it was probably cheaper for Benelli to source those bits from Honda anyway? Along the same vein, I've never quite understood why Guzzi doesn't just standardize on the same bore size as one of the Chevy small block iterations, so they can buy their pistons, valves & con-rods cheaper and better than they can make them themselves. Kinda like the Hardley-clone manufacturers buying S&S mills, only with a more cost-effective & unique result... But then, I'm told I'm lazy, so that may explain why I come up with this stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX REDNECK (R.I.P.) Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Along the same vein, I've never quite understood why Guzzi doesn't just standardize on the same bore size as one of the Chevy small block iterations, so they can buy their pistons, valves & con-rods cheaper and better than they can make them themselves. That was the basis behind the Super Vee Trouble is that in the 3 I've seen not a one has run right They're up to generation 5 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windchill Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Aaarrrrgh!! Scary new site layout!! Where did that come from? Very pretty though. OK, I took the old bird out for a blast this evening, and the oil light refused to go out properly for about the first five minutes of trying to get off the drive!! After stopping and starting a few times it went off and stayed off. Cold, my "full" level is about 1/4" over top mark to allow for the manual's run it then check method. No powerful acceleration, or anything remotely extrme, just a bumble down the drive to the road. Help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nogbad Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Aaarrrrgh!! Scary new site layout!! Where did that come from? Very pretty though. OK, I took the old bird out for a blast this evening, and the oil light refused to go out properly for about the first five minutes of trying to get off the drive!! After stopping and starting a few times it went off and stayed off. Cold, my "full" level is about 1/4" over top mark to allow for the manual's run it then check method. No powerful acceleration, or anything remotely extrme, just a bumble down the drive to the road. Help! It may be, and probably is electrical, but it's worth taking the pan off to check that the filter hasn't come loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windchill Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 No, filter tight. Intermitent fault that I can't seem to chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nogbad Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 No, filter tight. Intermitent fault that I can't seem to chase. Check the wire from the sender isn't chafed through and shorting out anywhere. Check the idiot light holder hasn't broken up and that the earth to the instruments is present and correct. Change the sender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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