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by jimrd
Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:29 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Clutch shaft play
Replies: 3
Views: 298

Re: Clutch shaft play

Hi
Do you have pics of both spacers and dim ?
I think I have them
Found three in boxes look like same thickness
by jimrd
Mon Nov 23, 2020 9:15 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Clutch shaft play
Replies: 3
Views: 298

Clutch shaft play

Hi Finally putting the rz385 together Hinson straight gear clutch and basket Dry fit above What spacer thickness goes between clutch and clutch basket I have the steel spacer the one that goes between the cases and main clutch hub Drawing shows another spacer between clutch and clutch basket
by jimrd
Tue Apr 07, 2020 10:25 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: oil pump gear
Replies: 17
Views: 816

Re: oil pump gear

p51mustang wrote: Tue Apr 07, 2020 10:20 am I am running hinson to
do you like the hinson set up

i have the two stroke shop 4mm stroker crank from Steve in Austraila with the wisco pistons ,, Wicked ATV billet head .040 squish ...

What pipes are you running?
by jimrd
Tue Apr 07, 2020 9:52 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: oil pump gear
Replies: 17
Views: 816

Re: oil pump gear

i will have the same problem.. my hinson straight cut gears are on the way along with the basket ... have to premix ,,,, probably a good idea with a 385 stroker
by jimrd
Tue Apr 03, 2018 7:31 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Hinson clutch and straight gear set
Replies: 3
Views: 867

Re: Hinson clutch and straight gear set

The only thing I don't like about the Hinson set up is their choice to use springs.. if anything you want to make the clutch as light as you can.. My choice for the best straight cuts is Liberty Gears. Ed Do you have there contact number Have you used them ? I have tz roller bearing s so thinking s...
by jimrd
Sun Apr 01, 2018 1:07 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Hinson clutch and straight gear set
Replies: 3
Views: 867

Hinson clutch and straight gear set

has any one tried the Hinson Clutch kit I was particular looking at the straight cut gear set with the there hinson basket I am not using the oil pump ,, I am blanking off Also have all ready install the two stroke crank shaft and TZ roller bearings .. with the groove cut out on center bearing or sh...
by jimrd
Sat Mar 24, 2018 11:31 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: cases bottom nut torque
Replies: 2
Views: 640

Re: cases bottom nut torque

Thank you
I snuggled up all the nuts and bolts
Now I can torque to 18
And get cylinders and head on ....
Get this 5 year engine project done

Before I start pulling the race car apart ...
by jimrd
Sat Mar 24, 2018 10:03 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: cases bottom nut torque
Replies: 2
Views: 640

cases bottom nut torque

hi good morning :smt006

can some body tell me the torque for the 12 mm nuts
on the bottom of the engine cases (8) nuts in pounds

I used a spare set of cylinder nuts with the built in washer

the cases are back together ,,,, installing the cylinders next...

thanks

jim
by jimrd
Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:15 am
Forum: Tech-Tips
Topic: What are the contents of the factory 1984 US RZ350 tool kit?
Replies: 16
Views: 4110

Re: What are the contents of the factory 1984 US RZ350 tool

(F5) wrote:Cell phone. Credit card.

Maybe not 1984 original but. . .
I was going to add some change so you can use the pay phone

LOL :smt003
by jimrd
Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:42 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: clear window clutch cover
Replies: 16
Views: 2611

Re: clear window clutch cover

hondaror wrote:Totally a vanity thing. A new place for a problem, oil leak potential. Serves nothing.
It's supposed to look cool when the bike is on display.

I think the bike looks cool while it's being ridden hard.
Priceless .....
by jimrd
Sat Mar 10, 2018 11:39 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: clear window clutch cover
Replies: 16
Views: 2611

Re: clear window clutch cover

Bare wrote:You realise that seeing the innards isn't much of a show? What with condensation and oil fog.
I am too lazy to remove the dipstick

It’s nice to see if If I am mixing coolant with oil

I think that would be a bad thing :)

I love working on the Bridgeport mill and lathe
by jimrd
Sun Feb 25, 2018 1:28 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: ok guys and girls i am back
Replies: 17
Views: 3171

Re: ok guys and girls i am back

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got the v force reed kit from roger

top end ready to install

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by jimrd
Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:56 pm
Forum: Tech-Tips
Topic: New Rz owner
Replies: 14
Views: 8151

Re: New Rz owner

Yambits in the UK is an excellent source. Shipping is very reasonable.
that's what I have been using for both the LC and the RZ :smt024
by jimrd
Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:52 pm
Forum: Tech-Tips
Topic: leaking fuel tank on rd 350 f2
Replies: 8
Views: 5096

Re: leaking fuel tank on rd 350 f2

I have an rd 350 f2 with a fuel tank that weeps on the underside. Am I best to weld/braise the bottom of it or just line the inner with an ethanol proof slooshing kit. If so can anyone advise about the best to use. The guys in Toronto are great RENU they are on Martin grove road , Rexdale Ontario ,...
by jimrd
Thu Feb 15, 2018 9:45 am
Forum: Tech-Tips
Topic: Improve water pump impela
Replies: 14
Views: 6546

Re: Improve water pump impela

What I mean is, does this type of impela works much better, then the original ( you will get better cooling) Ron Better cooling is hardly an issue with these bikes. LCs are terribly cold blooded and take forever to warm up. More cooling is not something that would help. I agree LC are terribly cold...