1935 Harley Project

[Dennis]

On Tuesday we looked at some parts needed for the 1935 Harley project.

I told Keith I would look for two things, but I have not had much luck yet so I am putting this information out for anyone to search the WWW (or wherever) to try to find the parts needed.

Valve Guides.  This is a picture from Keith's book.  Note that there are two wide parts on each valve guide. 



Oil Pump Part.  These are photos of the part; its cracked.  Keith's book discusses how the cracking was a common problem, so a thinker casted one came out to replace it.   Keith gave me some part numbers which failed to store on my phone so I am going from memory here:  original #695-35 and the improved #695-34B





Keith told me Hans put him in contact with a parts supplier in Sweden.

Peace & Parts, Dennis

[Donovan]

Just wondering if a 3D printer could make that oil pump part?

[Olafskii]

Pat will make one out of aluminum billet on his mini lathe/mill. 

3D printing would work but the cost would not be insignificant.  3D printers that produce oil tight aluminum or pot-metal parts are expensive.  It would also be necessary to produce the part image in 3D CADD/CAM--which is also costly

Olaf

[Theo]

So, if Pat wants the job, I'm willing to suspend my operations. Just let me know.

Theo

[Hans]

Keep going... pretty sure Olaf was too excited to go riding and mixed up names.

[Theo]

I thought it might be something like that. I've been known to confuse people before.
 
That post was really just to correct the record.

[Olafskii]

oops.  My bad. 
Olaf

[Theo]

It's not an identical part but functionally suitable (I think). If we're working on the '35 next Thursday, I'll bring it along.

Theo

[Hans]

Hey, that looks great!

[kaziff]

Nice work Theo!

[Dennis]

Excellent work.

Be careful Theo, you may become the nest "go to" machinist.

Peace & Grease, Dennis

[Theo]

Harley Davidson Model 32E:  6 volt, 3rd brush type generator in pieces. I had to fabricate a small adapter part for my puller to remove the drive gear - other than that, disassembly was straight forward. Now it needs cleanup and examination/testing. It's quite oily inside so, hopefully, that hasn't done any harm.

Theo

[Admin]

sorry im late with this but if you want it testing take it to Bater Electric 22nd Avenue
Steve does all that sort of stuff.
I took my Fridge fan motor down there and he had a replacement on the shelf, saved a $1000 for the new fridge the repair guy said I needed.
Terry