Indian Tadpole
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I don't have a tool for the snap rings, but I use a flat blade screwdriver to pry gently around and pop them off. Putting them back on I go at an angle starting it with my fingers and then use leverage with the screwdriver going around till it pops on.
The snap rings I have had, have a few detents that also allow to put a screw driver in to get a grip.
I should get some spares of these part as I expect I hay break a snap ring some time. I'm not sure they are worn as much as cotter pins and should not be reused, but best to be on the safe side and replace them after a couple of re-installations. Oiling the bronze bushing on my clutch is where I am been seeing snap egress a bits.
The snap rings I have had, have a few detents that also allow to put a screw driver in to get a grip.
I should get some spares of these part as I expect I hay break a snap ring some time. I'm not sure they are worn as much as cotter pins and should not be reused, but best to be on the safe side and replace them after a couple of re-installations. Oiling the bronze bushing on my clutch is where I am been seeing snap egress a bits.
Arthritis has been doing a number on me and the camper has developed even worse wiring problems and I've been spending any time I'm able to work on it.
Some things are ready to go on the tri car and I need the camper to get out to get others. Hope there is light at the end of the tunnel soon.
Some things are ready to go on the tri car and I need the camper to get out to get others. Hope there is light at the end of the tunnel soon.
It's been an interesting ten days since my last post. The camper is a 1984 Dodge and it seem Chrysler built an electrical time bomb into them since the early 1960's. The main power line goes through a poorly designed main fire wall connector that couldn't carry the power load and then through an ammeter that would short out and ground everything burning out the alternator, voltage regulator and the bulk head fitting and as I can testify too, the complete vehicle..
By 1984 they had improved it so it took longer to happen. My nephew suggested a one wire alternator that has a built in voltage regulator. The #8 AWG wires go straight to the battery and bypass the original wiring that can be left in place or tied off. It seems to have worked perfectly.
Went from a 65 amp alternator to a new 95 amp alternator as well.
Some relief with the arthritis as well.
Moving forward.
Steve.
By 1984 they had improved it so it took longer to happen. My nephew suggested a one wire alternator that has a built in voltage regulator. The #8 AWG wires go straight to the battery and bypass the original wiring that can be left in place or tied off. It seems to have worked perfectly.
Went from a 65 amp alternator to a new 95 amp alternator as well.
Some relief with the arthritis as well.
Moving forward.
Steve.
Hi Curt,
Good news indeed. The new alternator should keep the camper going and be reliable as well. Art is getting some much needed attention as well as new meds.
Steve.
Good news indeed. The new alternator should keep the camper going and be reliable as well. Art is getting some much needed attention as well as new meds.
Steve.
Hope your health improves Steve. Things breaking down or wearing out seem to be taking up most of our time this spring & summer (including old bones) I thought I'd give a shout to let you know I'm still about. No time for building bikes yet but riding some each day. Take care of yourself! Rick C.
Hi Rick,
Great to hear you still going. I figured that life had caught up with you and you were working hard to stay ahead of it.
I'm on the mend once again. I sat down on the mechanics stool I use a couple of weeks ago but landed on the edge of the seat and the stool shot out from under me and I landed on the garage floor and roughed up my back.
It took close to a half hour to get a pair of sweat pants on and only then if I was lying on the bed. Fortunately exercise and a home electronic muscle massager like they use in physical therapy where they put pads on you and run small amounts of pulsing electricity to them has made a major difference.
The massager I used is made by Dr. Ho and available on line. Runs on two AAA batteries. You can turn up the power to the point where it feels like an electric fence on a wet day.
I have been in the garage the past couple of days and have a lot done. I'm waiting for a Briggs and Stratton glass bowl gas filter and I should be able to finish the bike.
Steve.
Great to hear you still going. I figured that life had caught up with you and you were working hard to stay ahead of it.
I'm on the mend once again. I sat down on the mechanics stool I use a couple of weeks ago but landed on the edge of the seat and the stool shot out from under me and I landed on the garage floor and roughed up my back.
It took close to a half hour to get a pair of sweat pants on and only then if I was lying on the bed. Fortunately exercise and a home electronic muscle massager like they use in physical therapy where they put pads on you and run small amounts of pulsing electricity to them has made a major difference.
The massager I used is made by Dr. Ho and available on line. Runs on two AAA batteries. You can turn up the power to the point where it feels like an electric fence on a wet day.
I have been in the garage the past couple of days and have a lot done. I'm waiting for a Briggs and Stratton glass bowl gas filter and I should be able to finish the bike.
Steve.
Received the rollers for the primary chain tensioners. Ordered them on June 18 and they came yesterday August 2nd. So much for Chinese air mail.
I have the primary chain on and the tensioner is done now that the roller is here. The clutch cable needs to connected and the drive chain installed and that side of the bike is done.
The gas line is going to run very closely to the exhaust pipe and the cylinder. Bit of a challenge but doable. Done hopefully this weekend but my talents may be needed for the pickles and salsa that also needs to be made this weekend.
Steve.
I have the primary chain on and the tensioner is done now that the roller is here. The clutch cable needs to connected and the drive chain installed and that side of the bike is done.
The gas line is going to run very closely to the exhaust pipe and the cylinder. Bit of a challenge but doable. Done hopefully this weekend but my talents may be needed for the pickles and salsa that also needs to be made this weekend.
Steve.
Hi Steve,
I've got one of those "stools" & it's dumped me twice now... 'cause it's so low I have a tendency to drop my weight from about a foot above and if not perfectly centered I end up on the floor.
All work shown above looks proper & robust. I'm a fan of spring tensioners & for the tri car I saw no simple solution but. I have logged several thousand miles (not an exaggeration) on a "kit" chain without adjustment or problems...if the chain line is straight & the tensioner is properly installed and of good quality, chains stay on and don't break! The common nylon rollers do require replacement from time to time, though the one you chose should really last.
I've a list of bike projects as long as my arm most are of a trivial nature, but get in the way of the fun stuff. The more I work on my house; it reveals more to be addressed...no end in sight I fear. I've a lot to complete before Winter sets in.
I've got my new computer gear mostly functional & what's left is my finding time to learn how to use the updated software & hardware...same with the phone.
I'm guessing bike camp is a no go this year? If so that really sucks & I'm certain Silver bear feels the same.
Rick C.
I've got one of those "stools" & it's dumped me twice now... 'cause it's so low I have a tendency to drop my weight from about a foot above and if not perfectly centered I end up on the floor.
All work shown above looks proper & robust. I'm a fan of spring tensioners & for the tri car I saw no simple solution but. I have logged several thousand miles (not an exaggeration) on a "kit" chain without adjustment or problems...if the chain line is straight & the tensioner is properly installed and of good quality, chains stay on and don't break! The common nylon rollers do require replacement from time to time, though the one you chose should really last.
I've a list of bike projects as long as my arm most are of a trivial nature, but get in the way of the fun stuff. The more I work on my house; it reveals more to be addressed...no end in sight I fear. I've a lot to complete before Winter sets in.
I've got my new computer gear mostly functional & what's left is my finding time to learn how to use the updated software & hardware...same with the phone.
I'm guessing bike camp is a no go this year? If so that really sucks & I'm certain Silver bear feels the same.
Rick C.
Hi Rick,
I sit down on the mechanics stool the same way and that is exactly what happened to me. I'm using an old office chair now because of it.
Great to hear that someone looking at the tensioner with more experience than I have also approves. Having read about chain tensioners and how they were recommended I figured that it was only sensible to add one myself.
I used to hear, I have some furniture that needs a "little" work all the time and then when I saw it "Yikes". I can imagine how the house needed a "little" work and as soon as you started you were at full gallop down the rabbit hole and before long you were on a first name basis with everyone at the building supply store.
There won't be a bike camp this year unfortunately. My health just won't allow it and there is no chance of getting travelers health insurance and my Canadian health insurance won't cover me outside the province/state should something go wrong.
It has been a disappointment but to fill Silverbears time in, he and Sue bought a house in Ely, M.N. where he lived and near where Sues family have a summer cottage that they will use Spring,Summer and Fall and then live in Southern Wisconsin where Sue has a house during the Winter. They will be moving in at the same time we would have been doing the bike camp so to me it added up to a let's hope for next year. If it works out I'll be on the road in late May or early June.
Steve.
I sit down on the mechanics stool the same way and that is exactly what happened to me. I'm using an old office chair now because of it.
Great to hear that someone looking at the tensioner with more experience than I have also approves. Having read about chain tensioners and how they were recommended I figured that it was only sensible to add one myself.
I used to hear, I have some furniture that needs a "little" work all the time and then when I saw it "Yikes". I can imagine how the house needed a "little" work and as soon as you started you were at full gallop down the rabbit hole and before long you were on a first name basis with everyone at the building supply store.
There won't be a bike camp this year unfortunately. My health just won't allow it and there is no chance of getting travelers health insurance and my Canadian health insurance won't cover me outside the province/state should something go wrong.
It has been a disappointment but to fill Silverbears time in, he and Sue bought a house in Ely, M.N. where he lived and near where Sues family have a summer cottage that they will use Spring,Summer and Fall and then live in Southern Wisconsin where Sue has a house during the Winter. They will be moving in at the same time we would have been doing the bike camp so to me it added up to a let's hope for next year. If it works out I'll be on the road in late May or early June.
Steve.
Hi Curt,
Silverbear has spent the years since the last bike camp building and sailing a couple of sailing canoes. He went to the lake where his parents had a cottage and pulled up onto a nearby beach. He met some people there walking on the beach. If I remember correctly one of them was the son of the people who bought his parents cottage and the other was a woman who's parents owned the cottage next door that she and her family still owned.
During the conversation it came up that the woman had a sister that SB remembered and she was coming up in a couple of weeks and if the sister wanted to meet SB they would let him know.
So SB is now Sue and SB and life rolls on.
Steve.
Silverbear has spent the years since the last bike camp building and sailing a couple of sailing canoes. He went to the lake where his parents had a cottage and pulled up onto a nearby beach. He met some people there walking on the beach. If I remember correctly one of them was the son of the people who bought his parents cottage and the other was a woman who's parents owned the cottage next door that she and her family still owned.
During the conversation it came up that the woman had a sister that SB remembered and she was coming up in a couple of weeks and if the sister wanted to meet SB they would let him know.
So SB is now Sue and SB and life rolls on.
Steve.
Curtis I too am happy for SB & thanks for the latest update Steve.
Zoran "life story" indeed! This thread is long and winding, but always comes back to the fantastic Indian tri car. Bonding with others along the way is also a noble side endeavor that's well worth the time & effort invested in it's fabrication; while sharing our bike building progress of course.
I'd call this a most successful & enjoyable forum thread. . Rick C.
Zoran "life story" indeed! This thread is long and winding, but always comes back to the fantastic Indian tri car. Bonding with others along the way is also a noble side endeavor that's well worth the time & effort invested in it's fabrication; while sharing our bike building progress of course.
I'd call this a most successful & enjoyable forum thread. . Rick C.
Hooking up the gas line and trying to make it look decent and function properly. Just glad I bought the 20 foot roll of copper tubing.
Steve.
Steve.
Hello, to all!
For some time I was silent, not receiving e-mail announcements of new posting here, but mostly I am silent public! That is the same with a couple of other threads of "Fast Eddy" and "SilverBear" about all of your projects... That was with Anne's thread about velocars, but there is long silence after she stopped writing. I hope that she is still with us, even inactive now... I am a great fan of Mr. B. (Kirk & Excalibur) projects, then Curt comments at various threads, but also follow Cooper-Ludwig's project and some other...All those threads are the best that I found between many forums, not only because of great projects and interesting exchange of ideas - but, because of people that run them or follow them with comments. Atmosphere and attitude are the most human, polite and fair (quite rare at other forums), amusing too - showing us the real life of far away persons in a shape that it should be, especially for us seniors.
I am stuck with some of my projects but have a hope that should start moving with them, one day at not so far away future... Anyway, all such projects are a pleasant and interesting voyage, besides being a nice goal when/if finished.
All the best for all builders, but for beholders, too!
Regards,
Zoran
Zoran