New 49 hummer project

[rednose]

Feb 8, 2012 17:45:53 GMT -4 slohand said:

Thanks Rednose, That worked great a little tap left+right and it came right off. Than I cut the head off a 1/4 fine thread bolt 2'' long filed a slot in it for a small screw driver, screwed it into the crank than screwed a 5/16 corse thread bolt into the armiture. It came right off so much for the special puller. With the cost of these old harley parts cant spend money on a puller to use once. Thanks Ron

Happy to help.

[taggat]

Hey Fattys Cycle has a guy doing there powder coating and it looks awesome, you ought to give them a call. There just 1/2 hr drive from Greenfield too.

Looks like you have a ton to coat though I read somewhere you could do your own with a standard oven. Just baking paint really but be worth checking into for the cost savings. I bet you could use engine enamel and bake it and it would be tits.

[leadkrm]

I wouldn't recommend it unless u have an extra oven. Very messy for amateurs like me and my friend. We did the wheels on his Honda civic. 14" rims. One at a time. And his mom was pissed!

[slohand]

Thank for the comments and Info. I'm boxing up my crank,rod,cyl,piston, and generator. I'm sending them to Charles (MUTT) Hallam in Wills Texas to work his magic on them. I would have liked to send the whole motor. But after getting a price I figured I could the rest myself. I did pick up two fresh powder coated rims only on e-bay for 25.00 each plus shipping. I couldn't believe someone didn't bid me up. It was stated there was some pitting that wasn't repaired be for powder coated, but I paid more than that for the two that need done. www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=31585.0 If you want to see some of MUTTs work check page 2 of this post Ron

[slohand]

Got some good news from Charles in Texas today that my crank and rod is done and hes working on boring the cyl. And I got a package with my wheels. Not sure if I'm going to use them as they are. Or sand and fill the pits and refinish them. Ron

[slohand]

It's been sometime since any updates but I'm still working on the little bike

[slohand]

It's been a long hot summer and in the hvac business I havent had a lot of extra time. But it starting to cool down and it time to get after it. Over the last few month I pick up a few more 125.

[slohand]

Lots more to do but that's the fun part for me. Lacing up the wheels has been a real learning experience . Getting the hub centered and making sure to get the right hub offset. Than there's the truing of the rim, it's only took me around two weekends. Next time I think I will have it done or not. I'm one of those guys that hates to farm stuff out. It never seems to meets my expectation.

[tango911]

great thread!! nice work man. looking forward to seeing the finished product!!
Truing is so hard, takes a special skill. I have a buddy in brownsburg that is very good and quick, next time you need help.
steve

[hogsausage]

Wow, that engine is so tiny! It's kind of cute though.

[rednose]

Looking good! Glad to hear Mutt worked on the engine for ya. Won't have to worry about Mosquitos in your neighborhood.

[slohand]

It's been sometime since my last up date. But I've been knee deep in a frame off build of a 55 chevy sedan.
But just got back to my little hummer project. Got it started up today it don't sound to bad. Started it with a battery charger then took it off and it continued to run. Make me feel good the generator is charging. Ron
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD8oh5TGqZA

[slohand]

Don't look like you can go to the Utube link from my post sorry. Here are some pictures. Ron

[leadkrm]

Looks good man. Good job.

[slohand]

Thanks Ron