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Plewsy

Hi all my running and repair saga continue
after I changed the oil pump, she started to burn oil,
no surprise there!
So I set too, to change the rings, job done now she runs like a train and did not use a drop of oil in a 200 mile round trip
the first bit, the strip down,

Second bit, preparation of bores and rings.

Third bit, nearly all of back together.

fourth bit, I haven't made it yet
thanks for watching, happy fixing!

GrandPaulZ

Keep up the fine work.

I think we're geting close to a point where anyone can just download all you videos, transfer them to a DVD, and have thier own step-by-step overhaul!

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Plewsy

Thanks GrandPaulZ,
I could do with another bike to do! as mines almost done,
until the big strip-down, pending pennies.
I'm just pleased people are finding them handy.
If I could I would be giving a hand in the shed, this is the next best way
No need to download, just log on to TriumphRat,
a supa doopa site!

tip rat

your the man,well dun on the video..i found it is easyer to use piston ring compressers if your by yourself ,,,,its hard to hold the barrels and get the rings in if your alone,, your videos are great and thank you for the time you take to make them ,,,guys like you make this place the best forum for us to use,,,,,,albert the tiprat

Plewsy

Cheers albert the tiprat, you right about a ring compressor, loads easier,
I should have knocked a pair up! but you know how it goes

Webby

Yet another fantastic vid Plewsy

Well done mate

Webby

Plewsy

Cheers Webby
I'm running out of things to fix though!

Webby

I'm sure you will think of something

Time to ask the TV companies for a sponsorship, something like "A bike is born" but better with no cheating!
That way you get a new old bike for free

Webby

Webby

Hi Plewsy,

Thanks for the vid, I fitted my cylinder today and your tip with the strip of wood works really well (I used some thick cardboard) Made my life nice and easy to compress the rings by hand and lower the cylinder in place.

Doe's the Triumph RAT forum have an award for services, a bit like an OBE, MBE, Knighthood etc. ? If so you deserve one!

Stand up Sir Plewsy

Webby

Plewsy

Cheers Webby, Sir Plewsy eh!
I already have ma steed.
Bits of wood and stuff, make a good third hand,
as I more often than not work on my own.
That clapper board thing works a treat everyone should have one "ring compressors optional!"