Maytag Flyer
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During the week the fuel tank fittings got secured.
I used silver solder rather than braze so as to keep the heat down and hopefully lessen the distortion.
Then it was time to deal with the tank venting.
I did not want to go with the pigtail copper tube soldered to the caps and I did not want to just drill vent holes in the caps.
I did want to make the caps more distinct and taller to visually work better with the oil pump plunger.
My solution was to make screw vents similar to what is found on old portable outboard marine fuel tanks.
A brass screw was soldered through the cap from the inside. Then a small vent hole was drilled right beside the screw. Thumbscrews, springs, and acorn nuts complete the assembly.
When the thumbscrew is loosened it opens the top of the vent hole.
The same thumbscrew, spring and acorn nut set up acts as a friction lock on the spark advance lever.
Fit the copper oil tube from the tank to the engine.
I used silver solder rather than braze so as to keep the heat down and hopefully lessen the distortion.
Then it was time to deal with the tank venting.
I did not want to go with the pigtail copper tube soldered to the caps and I did not want to just drill vent holes in the caps.
I did want to make the caps more distinct and taller to visually work better with the oil pump plunger.
My solution was to make screw vents similar to what is found on old portable outboard marine fuel tanks.
A brass screw was soldered through the cap from the inside. Then a small vent hole was drilled right beside the screw. Thumbscrews, springs, and acorn nuts complete the assembly.
When the thumbscrew is loosened it opens the top of the vent hole.
The same thumbscrew, spring and acorn nut set up acts as a friction lock on the spark advance lever.
Fit the copper oil tube from the tank to the engine.
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The secondary belt tension levers have always needed something to finish the hand grip portion.
I looked in the Maytag accessories catalogue and found that the Flyer should have some bling on the end of the lever.
So I stole the handle off of the fireplace poker.
Cut some pieces out and notched them to fit the levers.
The knobs are just a press fit at this point but I will drill and use some roll pins to keep them secure.
Gives it quite a control panel.
I looked in the Maytag accessories catalogue and found that the Flyer should have some bling on the end of the lever.
So I stole the handle off of the fireplace poker.
Cut some pieces out and notched them to fit the levers.
The knobs are just a press fit at this point but I will drill and use some roll pins to keep them secure.
Gives it quite a control panel.
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Can you post a close up picture of the vent setup and show where the vent hole is? Is the copper oil tube there for looks or does it really serve some purpose other than for oil?(snip)
A brass screw was soldered through the cap from the inside. Then a small vent hole was drilled right beside the screw. Thumbscrews, springs, and acorn nuts complete the assembly.
When the thumbscrew is loosened it opens the top of the vent hole.
(snip)
Fit the copper oil tube from the tank to the engine.
Stole the handle off the fireplace poker! Now that's the mother of invention. I'll be laughing every time I think of that, if my ribs stop hurting.
Steve.
Steve.
You can also find those knobs at Lowes and Home Depo in the lighting section if you don't have a fire place or a fire place log pocker, I picked up a couple a few weeks ago and am going to modify a gear shifter for my Schwinn Speedster for $1.25 yes they are metal,SS,Brass and pot metal.
Very Nice touch!! especially on your build Whosa, for little dress up stuff start looking for some ornate belt buckles and on ebay they occasionally sell ornate bicycling buttons and pins,old spoons, Yes! Velo like the ones we made bracelets and rings with in the 70's modified they are pretty cool.
Very Nice touch!! especially on your build Whosa, for little dress up stuff start looking for some ornate belt buckles and on ebay they occasionally sell ornate bicycling buttons and pins,old spoons, Yes! Velo like the ones we made bracelets and rings with in the 70's modified they are pretty cool.
No close up pics until I take some and I won't be in the shop again for a few days.
Just picture in your mind a screw coming out of the center of the cap and two holes, each one is 1/16 inch diameter, positioned one either side of the screw, and as tight to the side of the screw as possible so that the head of the thumbscrew will cover them.
The copper oil tube is there to look like it takes oil from the bottom of the faux oil pump mounted in the tank and delivers it to the engine bearings. It has really serves no other purpose than to look like it delivers oil.
The port on the engine that the oil line connects too, was previously the access port for adjusting the governor in the crankshaft.
That governor is no longer used .
I am surprised more guys aren't using Lawnboy engies. They are good for 5 HP or more, start easily, run forever and very light. Just a thought Also they would adapt to friction drive easily
I am surprised more guys aren't using Lawnboy engines. They are good for 5 HP or more, start easily, run forever and very light. Just a thought Also they would adapt to friction drive easily
Next the BBQ tongs will be used for the fireplace
Just foolin, your ideas and the looks of the bike going together are stupendous!
MT
Just foolin, your ideas and the looks of the bike going together are stupendous!
MT
It wouldn't be a Maytag Flyer if it was powered by a Lawnboy, and this bike doesn't use a friction drive.
Isn't the Lawnboy a vertical shaft engine as well??
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Yeah the "Lawnboy Flyer" just doesn't have that ring to it, does it? LOL.
Everytime I come back for a look this bike just keeps getting better and better. This bike and Mr B's "Evcalibur 09" are the most detailed and my favourite bikes on this site. Keep up the awesome work!!!!
Haha Old spoons,
I have been eyeballing a collection of souvenir teaspoons that was my late mothers. There are a couple of interesting possibilities...
Here is a an ornate pin found on Ebay,cut the center out of it put it on the bike somewhere? (headbadge?) and you've re-purposed it for the next 100 year,old spoons can be bent and used for brake arms on coaster brakes,lisence plate and light brackets,Exc,Exc,Exc
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Whazowhat: I must say , I really enjoy seeing people reporpose items for their builds. you are a master of it. The Flyer is turning out to be a wonderfully done bike. It is a grand imulazation of motored bikes of the early 20th century. what I can see from my seat it should handle and perform like a real lightweight. I cant wait to see her in final finish.
Rick
Rick
I have a slew of pennies that have gone thru the old crank machines that presses in where youre visiting, IE Grand canyon, Niagra Falls, etc. I am thinking about using them on one of my builds, giving it a look of a bike thats been used alot.Haha Old spoons,
I have been eyeballing a collection of souvenir teaspoons that was my late mothers. There are a couple of interesting possibilities...