1991 Resto - I Have A Feeling It's Going To Be A Long Winter...

[JDC]

Originally Posted by mxhideout

Where might these be found?



lol, yeah um, no.

I think he meant "ignition switch". You can get one at your MC dealer if you want it to be original. I replaced mine since it had a cheap aftermarket style in it, and the new switch was about $40 IIRC. 2 keys came with mine.

You might want to try a bit of spray lube first. The lock tumblers can get moisture, dirt etc. in it and a little lube might just do the trick. Just a short squirt in the hole (don't flood it), or you can spray the key and insert it in the lock hole, doing that 2-3 times.

[mxhideout]

Ok, I'll try some lube first.

My dad is pretty sure that shaft is straight, but the strut is probably bent. Has anyone repaired/straightened one if it has a slight bend?

Also, the shaft has a couple spots that show some wear (you can feel it with your finger). Do people re-condition it, just use it, or get a new one?

[TxsRiverRat]

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[TxsRiverRat]

Originally Posted by mxhideout

Ok, I'll try some lube first.

My dad is pretty sure that shaft is straight, but the strut is probably bent. Has anyone repaired/straightened one if it has a slight bend?

Also, the shaft has a couple spots that show some wear (you can feel it with your finger). Do people re-condition it, just use it, or get a new one?

LMFAO - taken out of context, this is some funny sh*take

[mxhideout]

No comment...

Anyone else? Or am I just going to have to make some calls to local shops?... Anyone gotten work done by Propulsion Inc.? (Propfix.com)

[mxhideout]

Well I've gotten a few quotes on upholstery. Viper so far is the cheapest, but I'm still waiting on a reply from Jim the upholstery guy. I hope to get the shaft and prop dropped off this weekend if I have time. When we test rode it, it seemed to run sluggish and on the rich side. Where can I find a cheap carb rebuild kit?

[east tx skier]

Originally Posted by mxhideout

No comment...

Anyone else? Or am I just going to have to make some calls to local shops?... Anyone gotten work done by Propulsion Inc.? (Propfix.com)

If the bend is at the tip of the shaft at the prop end, you are probably not going to be able to have it straightened close enough to the .002" run out tolerance that is recommended. I ran over something with my father in law's MC years ago, bent the prop and shaft up and investigated having it straightened. Contacted a company (in NC I believe) that another member had used to straighten a bent shaft, and when I told them where it was bent, they said it wasn't going to be something they could fix properly.

New shaft from skidim, refurbished prop, some glass work, and I was good to go.

[east tx skier]

Originally Posted by mxhideout

Well I've gotten a few quotes on upholstery. Viper so far is the cheapest, but I'm still waiting on a reply from Jim the upholstery guy. I hope to get the shaft and prop dropped off this weekend if I have time. When we test rode it, it seemed to run sluggish and on the rich side. Where can I find a cheap carb rebuild kit?

I don't know if it's the cheapest, but it can be your basis of comparison.

Holley 4160 Rebuild Kit for 351, etc.

[mxhideout]

Originally Posted by east tx skier

If the bend is at the tip of the shaft at the prop end, you are probably not going to be able to have it straightened close enough to the .002" run out tolerance that is recommended. I ran over something with my father in law's MC years ago, bent the prop and shaft up and investigated having it straightened. Contacted a company (in NC I believe) that another member had used to straighten a bent shaft, and when I told them where it was bent, they said it wasn't going to be something they could fix properly.

New shaft from skidim, refurbished prop, some glass work, and I was good to go.

It may be the case, but I still want to take it in to the shop and see what they say. I found some cheaper rebuild kits on summit. How do I know which one it is?

http://www.summitracing.com/search/p...tor-model/4160

Here's a couple tools we made for removing/installing the prop shaft nut/hub:



Removed some material in the socket to make room for the radius on the nut.

[mikeg205]

Originally Posted by mxhideout

It may be the case, but I still want to take it in to the shop and see what they say. I found some cheaper rebuild kits on summit. How do I know which one it is?

http://www.summitracing.com/search/p...tor-model/4160

Here's a couple tools we made for removing/installing the prop shaft nut/hub:



Removed some material in the socket to make room for the radius on the nut.

nicely done...