Reassembled Crank

Last Saturday night was a big step for the Triumph. The crank was reassembled. Everything from the sludge trap to the big end bearing were replaced and tightened to specs. Next bearing and reassembling the cases. Oh mama its getting hot in here!

Sweet Bike

This is about the coolest bike ever. The attention to detail is outstanding.

Cad Model

I have decided to start modeling my triumph in Solidworks. I think that this will give me a road map on how to put the bike back together and, aid me in designing custom parts.

Carb breakdown

From the first day I had the bike I have been working on the carburators. They have been quite the pain in the ass. They were in really bad shape and difficult in every aspect. But after many applications of penitrating oil the final filter housing and the tickeler button gave way to my awesome force.
I have been waiting on parts so I decided to tackel the Gearbox Outer Cover. I bacicaly broke the assembly down, cleaned it up, and reassembled it. I even got to use my first seal from the gasket set I bought. As you can see from the picture the guide plate is really pitted from rust. I am not sure if i have to replace it, But looks pretty good now.

New Sludge trap is in the house.

The rebuild has officially begun. Today I received all the parts to put the crankshaft back together.

I found this guy (Carl) on eBay that knows everything about Triumphs, and sells every part I would need. His user name on eBay is racingnorton. He is really easy to talk to, and he really knows his stuff. Great contact for rebuilding a Triumph.

Da Bearings

The Bunnyface had the distinguished opportunity to pullout the first Ball bearing. I know.. it might have been the best time of her life.
I have also cleaned the cases and they are ready for reassembly.

Sludge Trap Extraction

Last Friday My good friend Brett O'Rear came by to hang out for the evening. It was a very eventful evening, but the best thing that happened was we removed the sludge trap.

This is a huge mile stone if you are not aware. The sludge trap is located in your crankshaft and does just what it says it collects sludge, a delicious mud like substance made up of metallic particles, oil, and other good stuff. If your trap is clogged with sludge, oil is not able to do its job. The sludge trap is also the last thing I have to remove from the motor before I start the rebuild.

Anyone have a good source for bearings?