Triumphrat

david_in_ky · 02-11-2010, 09:38 PM

Finally got all my contracted parts back and getting into the actual engine re assembly..parts blasted, coated, polished ..

Q1..static timing..I am making a center tool... took out the plug and looked at the crank flywheel.. I was looking for a hole.. all if see is a groove. is this the timing mark/slot ? I will make the pointer but just wondered ?

Q2.. has anybody installed a Sparx ignition from scratch ? Any special pointers?

Q3..Anybody installed a remote oil filter on a T120 ? I bought an aftermarket filter and thought it will make a better system than the standard mesh in the bottom of the frame/tank..pointers ? problems ?

Thanks in advance for any insight..

GrandPaulZ · 02-11-2010, 11:19 PM

1- yes, it's a motch, not a hole.

2- follow the instructions

3- " " "

shrugger · 02-11-2010, 11:33 PM

Concerning #3. "I bought an aftermarket filter" is severely lacking in information.
About the only help I could give to that; "Zip tie it to the bike somewhere."

GrandPaulZ · 02-11-2010, 11:54 PM

Make a solid bracket (flat) with a thick tab, hose clamp the filter to the tab.

david_in_ky · 02-12-2010, 08:02 AM

thanks fellows.. as to the filter I am going to make a crossbar from polished aluminum and mount it like a small hiway bar up front to let it also act as an oil cooler as well.. I was mainly worried about reducing oil pressure or over taxing the pump..I am mounting a small oil pressure gauge as well, so I think I will put it on and see what the pressure does...was going to filter the output side of the pump..?? is that smart ?

I appreciate the help!

epynt1050 · 02-12-2010, 08:36 AM

If you are using an inline filter, then you must make sure that you use a "modern" 20w/50 oil (ie detergent type) rather than a "classic" (non detergent) 20w/50. Modern oils will carry contaminents in the oil around to the filter where they are removed. "Classic" oils will not and are design especially for non filter systems.

david_in_ky · 02-12-2010, 08:59 AM

good call on the oil..planning on using a semi synthetic 20w50..same as in my HDs .. an old trick from years ago I plan on using... my first oil fill will have a pint of Marvel Mystery oil in it.. will help clean and flush any residual dirt then change after just a couple of hours... thanks

oldroadie · 02-12-2010, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david_in_ky

Finally got all my contracted parts back and getting into the actual engine re assembly..parts blasted, coated, polished ..

Q3..Anybody installed a remote oil filter on a T120 ? I bought an aftermarket filter and thought it will make a better system than the standard mesh in the bottom of the frame/tank..pointers ? problems ?

Thanks in advance for any insight..

Have a look at this: http://www.gabma.us/docs/oil_filter.pdf

I intend to perform a similar installation once the motor is back together.

david_in_ky · 02-12-2010, 01:00 PM

oldroadie..thanks for the pics .. that may be better.. less obtrusive than my idea of a front frame mount...I will post some pics.. my oil filter mount is a chrome unit, looks pretty good, but at least I have an option or 2...