48? Whizzer barn find project

SlowBalt · Jan 8, 2014

racie35 said:
Is that rear fender notched troy? Has clearance?

George

No but if you look at the pic. You can see the 2 sharpie lines wear I traced an original whizzer fender I bought off JB. Just a quick trim with the cutoff tool.

Any way I braved the cold to mount the wheel. The belt appears to be a bit short. I can't pull the wheel into the dropouts. Is this normal with a new belt or do I need one that is longer?

jbcruisin · Jan 8, 2014

Don't forget George. I sell hi performance cams for vintage motors. They're easy to change &they really make a difference

chainmaker · Jan 9, 2014

Try tilting the engine towards the rear a little by loosening up the top rear engine mount bolt and using a wedge for leverage in the front, drop the motor down a little closer to the bottom bracket and it should be good, I had the same problem and that gave me enough to get the wheel in the dropout.

SlowBalt · Jan 18, 2014

I bought an AX-63 and it fit like a charm. The bike is all together except for the compression release and fuel fittings. I just need to take the tank and carb to the hardware store to get some fittings.

How much and what weight oil do I need to fire her up for the first time?

jbcruisin · Jan 18, 2014

I use these:

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/fuel-sediment-bowl

jbcruisin · Jan 18, 2014

SlowBalt said:
How much and what weight oil do I need to fire her up for the first time?

Straight 30 weight oil. 6 oz. unless you have the high breather, then use 8 oz. Looks like you have the short breather.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-WHI...her_Vehicle_Parts&hash=item3cdb3f6ad5&vxp=mtr

atombikes · Jan 18, 2014

jbcruisin said:
I use these:

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/fuel-sediment-bowl

JB, which one do you use? Your link takes me to a listing of multiple items.

I found this one which is darn cheap, but the 1/8" IPT threads seems too small to attach to the Whizzer tank.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/330951860123?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

jbcruisin · Jan 18, 2014

atombikes said:
JB, which one do you use? Your link takes me to a listing of multiple items.

I found this one which is darn cheap, but the 1/8" IPT threads seems too small to attach to the Whizzer tank.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/330951860123?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

1/8 " is the size.
here it is:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Glass-Fuel-Sediment-Bowl-B-S-Kohler-Other-Engines-/360675664746

atombikes · Jan 18, 2014

jbcruisin said:
1/8 " is the size.
here it is:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Glass-Fuel-Sediment-Bowl-B-S-Kohler-Other-Engines-/360675664746

OK, thanks. I went to the link you provided and cross-referenced to the one I linked to. They both look identical and both list the same PN, so I bought the one I linked (it was a little cheaper, and hey, I'm a cheap guy)...

Thanks for the verification as I had been watching that sediment bowl for some time wondering if it would fit.

SlowBalt · Jan 23, 2014

Thanks to Quinton, Jay and Chain.
Quinton never got a chance to bench fire the engine, so I had no idea if it would run. But I had faith in the master.
First attempt only 11 degrees in the shed with just a small space heater to help the oil get moving.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bgqzQ7PodM

Intrepid Wheelwoman · Jan 23, 2014

The engine sounds nice

jbcruisin · Jan 23, 2014

That's great!!!! Hope I see it at my rally in August!

racie35 · Jan 23, 2014

good job.....nice

silverbear · Jan 23, 2014

It's alive!
SB

bill2781 · Jan 23, 2014

she sounds good and healthy good work .

GearNut · Jan 24, 2014

It sounds awesome!
I bet you will enjoy it for years to come.

SlowBalt · Jan 24, 2014

Thanks everyone. I just wish it wasn't in the single digits out side or I would be riding it.

RedRider48 · Jan 25, 2014

Sounds like a winner man, 11 degrees and all! You had some good help too.

SlowBalt · Jan 26, 2014

jbcruisin said:
That's great!!!! Hope I see it at my rally in August!

I already put in for the time off. I might even hang a for sale sign on it at the rally, but I'm quickly becoming attached.
I got home from work at 9am ,and had to take it for a spin. 29 degrees out. A short spin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAZ6SBVbrBU

SlowBalt · Jan 31, 2014

I think I'm finished now. The bike that Jerry rebuilt. I did a quick mask around what was left of the original decals and gave the tank a quick spray with some gray metal flake. The throttle,clutch and compression release linkage were all built with China girl parts and cables I had lying around. The hand controls were all bought off E-bay for around $50 bucks. The air filter is made out of a prescription bottle. And a handy rubber band to stop the choke from closing from the vibration as it runs. And oh dose it run. A 15 dollar jerry built fuel line with a inline filter with an internal magnet to catch any of the rust I might have missed.
By the way after some research I found out my bike was built in 1947.

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