Author Topic: 1974 Police Eldo Rejuvination (Read 3842 times)

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #30 on:** December 15, 2023, 11:10:56 AM »

The pace will pick up now.

Huzo · « **Reply #31 on:** December 15, 2023, 01:00:27 PM »

Quote from: Dave Swanson on December 09, 2023, 01:25:42 PM

New timing chain and upgraded chain tensioner.

That bend in the tensioner spring is where my Norge one broke David.
I got a new one made 7 mm longer

and relieved the case to remove the bending.

I’m sure it’s worth it….

Also, is that retaining nut on the tensioner pivot pin, adequately in safety ?

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #32 on:** December 15, 2023, 05:39:52 PM »

Thanks for the wise advise Huzo. I used red Loctite on the nut, but am leaving the stock spring intact. Your solution is superior for sure.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #33 on:** December 16, 2023, 03:26:02 PM »

I enjoy this stage.

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #33 on:** December 16, 2023, 03:26:02 PM »

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #34 on:** December 18, 2023, 09:21:01 AM »

I hadn't looked very close at the final drive until last week. The spline teeth are definitely sharpish! After a consult with Charlie he forwarded a final drive that was for sale on eBay by Mark of Moto Guzzi Classics. I called Mark and went for the deal he offered. I was very happy to get it and will be plug and play which is nice, but it is a decent sized hit to the restoration budget. These days, good Eldo final drives don't fall off the turnip truck everyday.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #35 on:** December 24, 2023, 03:36:29 PM »

I was relieved that the 5 speed checked out.

But the heads were not as good, the valve guides were sloppy. Since I haven't collected all the specialized tooling to overhaul my own Guzzi heads I dropped the heads off with new valves, guides and keepers at The Guzzi Doctor, Joe Walano. I should have the heads back next week.

I also upgraded the clutch to the "deep spline" setup. This should last well into the next owners lifetime.

Here I am installing the pushrod oring seals that Charlie gave me. I'm almost out Charlie!

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #36 on:** December 27, 2023, 04:13:49 PM »

Heads are back from The Guzzi Doctor. Ready to rock and roll now.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #37 on:** December 29, 2023, 08:34:41 AM »

As pretty as these Gilardoni pistons are, I hope they never see the light of day again.

cliffrod · « **Reply #38 on:** December 29, 2023, 07:44:37 PM »

Nice to see it coming together, Dave. It’s going to be a great bike.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #39 on:** December 30, 2023, 01:32:53 PM »

Sprouty115 · « **Reply #40 on:** December 30, 2023, 01:46:45 PM »

Oh wow , so clean!

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #41 on:** December 31, 2023, 02:27:00 PM »

The original paint is quite nice.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #42 on:** January 02, 2024, 05:02:29 PM »

I completed the refurbishment of the Bosch starter today. A small endeavor but the result is quite satisfying.

kballowe · « **Reply #43 on:** January 04, 2024, 12:19:52 PM »

It's turning out soooo nice !

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #44 on:** January 05, 2024, 07:21:05 PM »

The generator had a noisy front bearing. Since I had it apart I cleaned it up and checked it over thoroughly while waiting for the bearing which came today.

It's almost a shame to cover this up now that it looks so spiffy.

Canuck750 · « **Reply #45 on:** January 06, 2024, 12:51:14 PM »

excellent attention to detail, the little things is what set your restorations off from most, the restored starter and generator are better than new.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #46 on:** January 06, 2024, 02:17:58 PM »

Quote from: Canuck750 on January 06, 2024, 12:51:14 PM

excellent attention to detail, the little things is what set your restorations off from most, the restored starter and generator are better than new.

Thanks Jim. Try as I might, I still can't quite make it to your level!

But I keep trying.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #47 on:** January 06, 2024, 02:22:45 PM »

The timer had the typical "cratering" so I chucked it in the lathe and cleaned up the surface. I am fabricating a better clamp for it.

A freshly plated pulley will make it tough to discern the timing marks with a strobe light so I painted the circumference of the inward pulley black and painted the hash marks white.

Looking good under the cover.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #48 on:** January 07, 2024, 07:03:13 AM »

Guzzis sure have man sized generators! Those dainty little Triumph dynamos have no place here!

Turin · « **Reply #49 on:** January 07, 2024, 10:10:15 AM »

Sweet Eldo!

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #50 on:** January 07, 2024, 08:53:41 PM »

This clamp should do the trick.

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #51 on:** January 08, 2024, 08:33:41 AM »

Quote from: Dave Swanson on January 07, 2024, 08:53:41 PM

This clamp should do the trick.

Virtually identical to the ones Patrick Hayes made and sold a few of. Work well.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #52 on:** January 08, 2024, 05:53:28 PM »

I get a chuckle out of Mark's notation on the rear drive.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #53 on:** January 08, 2024, 07:36:37 PM »

Both wheels on the "ground" and wiring has begun. The Bender looms are beyond perfect.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #54 on:** January 11, 2024, 12:26:00 PM »

Carbs in with new jets, slide needles, float needles, and choke valves.

Turin · « **Reply #55 on:** January 11, 2024, 02:29:44 PM »

Do the carbs have a Zinc looking finish, or is it the picture or my imagination? My 30VHB's look grey.( maybe my crap is just dirty)

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #56 on:** January 11, 2024, 06:50:16 PM »

Quote from: Turin on January 11, 2024, 02:29:44 PM

Do the carbs have a Zinc looking finish, or is it the picture or my imagination? My 30VHB's look grey.( maybe my crap is just dirty)

I don't see any evidence of zinc plating, but remnants of yellow dichromate seem to be present.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #57 on:** January 11, 2024, 09:21:31 PM »

Police lighting upgrade from Moto Guzzi Classics.

Turin · « **Reply #58 on:** January 11, 2024, 11:27:12 PM »

Dichromate!

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #59 on:** January 13, 2024, 04:11:39 PM »

The dash has been gone over and ready to go.

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