And if it`s not the original end in there ?If the original crowded big end is still in place the side rock is expected , but not the up and down looseness . Thats proof of its being
clapped out . Sid .
And if it`s not the original end in there ?If the original crowded big end is still in place the side rock is expected , but not the up and down looseness . Thats proof of its being
clapped out . Sid .
There will be no difference in either case, because the support given by the rollers is approx. the same length, in fact the original is a bit longer. I`ll check out the actual dimensions tomorrow. A rough guess gives Alpha .562" total length of roller, standard Vincent .750 between the two outer spacers, but I`ll double check that. So you can see that the standard set up is less likely to tilt.With a caged roller big end , the most common , Alpha etc , there is barely any movement discernible from side to side and certainly no up and down if the assembly is not damaged or worn . No more than the oil film allows because only a close working clearance exists , and to permit assembly . Sid .
The Toolmaker I was apprenticed with, had a wooden right leg, got himself a Rapide with chair, so the exercise was to make a hand change. Worked very well. until John, about two years later, had a problem with a long uphill sweeping left hand, and went off to the right, down a forty foot embankment. No chance. The stupid thing was that I should (could) have been in the chair that night, might have made a difference, might not.What was the first bit you made, Trev?
Interesting that Trev was making parts back then in 54 . I uncrated and set up my new Red Rapide in early 52 . Sid .
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