Triumph T150V Classic Special project

[Reztes]

Mate .. as an avid Masochist ~ I have accumulated a mass of cannibalised bits and amongst those is about 10 Zenor diodes ~

Every one tests just fine.. I think that is a 100 % success... (Mind you I guess every thing else is / was rooted through !! )

Oops ` I did have to replace the stator when doing a runner from Melbourne in 97 .. Opps that's what 70% ~

[Pax]

I should talk. The Sporty has eaten two stators, four (five?) rectifiers and batteries and was just starting to have interesting circuit breaker failures just before the teardown. And who suppled said parts? Bosch...... I hate electrickery (but a lot has to be said for vibration here).

[Reztes]

Bosch ~ The ol' XF S Pak I recently sold AFTER 21 years ~ I had trouble keeping up internal regulators ~

It was not until I converted it back to an external reg that it was fine.. But after 21 years in the lecky trade.. I would have given the podium to the Bosch works.. but in short I too was wary of the Lucas stuff.. after all they put out some REAL CRAP in the 1970s ~ rubbish ~

But as I said Lucas leckies have proven to be very stable ~ I would recommend replacing the rectifiers though ~ the Dick Smith four rectifiers available at around $4 each !! ~ are a proven item ~

Steve Kelly of Tri-Spark in Adelaide produces a modern version rectifier / regulator for around $150 ~

But essentially any stator will do but stating the obvious ~ the real challenge is size and fitting / mounting up ~ after that another matter for the brave of heart to adapt the rectifier/ regulator wired ~

[Reztes]

Feb 4

Guess it would be only fair to update for the benefit of interested parties ~

Last weekend participated in a Ozzie wide Bidding frenzy over all on a punter who was selling off T160 & triple parts ~

Amazing prices ~ many never even met reserve.. a sign of the times ~

But I scored the Amal carb bank for a reasonable price ~

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... OTORS:1123

Finished the front end as reported.. rear end brakes all but completed ~ only to be bled ~

Then it is THAT tidy over and then more final testing ~ and That mythical test ride ~

[Reztes]

[davamb]

Brake looks like it was meant to be there Rez, very nice. But I don't get what looks like clear tube over braided line - or is that your bleed tubing?

[bubba zanetti]

Brake looks like it was meant to be there Rez, very nice. But I don't get what looks like clear tube over braided line - or is that your bleed tubing?

It'd stop the braided line from rubbing.

[Reztes]

Dave
Bubba Z pretty well covers it. No pun intended ~ just added protection ~ and too often SS hose goes a bit funny exposed.. ~ So I figure cover it ~

I like the look ... May have to presure bleed the rear as the travel of the hoses is not allowing a total effective bleed ~

[bubba zanetti]

I've read where braided lines have rubbed into swing arms.

[Reztes]

Another thought is too that ARDC regs stipulate that braided SS lines should be plastic coated.. Now after Dave's comments regarding his conversation with the Roads dept, and the fact that both he and I are beyond the June 1975 introduction of ARDC regulations I am feeling "quietly confident ~

I have been told that most inspectors simply look for the tags.. in this case ~ "Goodrich" ~

( As for brakes. I fitted a rectangular master cylinder to the rear.. and as there are no pools of such lids to cannibalise I will have to try some thing else to pressure bleed the rear brakes. The rear hose has several undulations and this has to be a trap for air in the line.. thus the lack of firm brake pedal action ~)

[Pax]

Rez, just a thought about bleeding the line. Sometimes those dual piston calipers can trap air between the piston cavities. Releasing one of the mounting bolts and jamming the pads, you lift the caliper up a fair bit leaving the nipple quite high and pump some fluid through to remove any bubbles caught in there. See how that goes if it doesn't bleed normally.
Cheers, Pax.

[Reztes]

Pax

Thanks for your suggestion.. Ironically a mate and I were 'discussing ' the same deal ~

The T140 ad T160 had a similar standard dramas. One had to drop the mount rod which did the same thing ~ raised the bleeder allowing any trapped air to escape. I figure I may just remove the mount bolts ~ and suspend the caliper up nice and high and straighten out the hose thus ideally allowing any air locks to ascend to the caliper ~

Then of course sticking a block of wood or such in the piston gap. try bleeding .

My next challenge of a minor issue I am hoping ~ is that the muffler (LH) is touching the mount bolts on the master cylinder ~

Trust me to pick a "bulbous" muffler like the T120 as they tend to demand more space than would have the "Dunstall" style tapered muffler ~ (Choice number two !)

Can't go in board as the master cylinder is too close to the drive chain !!

So more tinkering ...

[Reztes]

Okay ~ Work shop session as per above post ~ and stunning result.. worked instantly ~

( Demounted the caliper. raised it to about seat level , then straightened out the hose as best possible .. and placed a plate between the pads.. Too easy ! )

Superb rear brake feel ~

Resolved the muffler clearance issue and moved the muffler back about 20 mm ~

Looking fantastic `

Adjust back wheel ~ refit torque rod.. test brake operations ~ best result will be when I get the electrics tucked in and test fire with the engine of course..

[vbstubby]

Thanks for detaiing the refurb - been an enjoyable read and also to hear her start up.

Glad all's sorted with the brakes.

Plenty of custom bits and pieces which look great....

refit torque rod..

so think is this above the back disc - what does it do??

[Reztes]

so think is this above the back disc - what does it do??

VB .. theoretically it adds a security factor to the brake calipers.. as the rotor tries to push the caliper forward when you brake `

So it is designed to stabilise the brake and wheel generally ~~ Some say it is not necessary .. others say that it should have a lower rod as well ~

Unlike the beasts these day pushing out 110 pus BHP ~ this beast will be lucky to put out 65 BHP on a good day ~

About as simple as I can put it.. (??)