1973 V7 Sport Cylinder Relining Millennium

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

My reaction as well... but figured if someone here had found one previously buy might have a lead. Custom ones can be made but so far only in bulk.

Thanks though and have an amazing day!

Have you tried contacting "motomatt" on the other forum I sent you a link to? Maybe he can ask the machine shop he used where they got the sleeve they installed. 

[Richiez22908]

Have you tried contacting "motomatt" on the other forum I sent you a link to? Maybe he can ask the machine shop he used where they got the sleeve they installed.

Nope. Let me dig into that email and get it. Thanks again!!

[Richiez22908]

Have you tried contacting "motomatt" on the other forum I sent you a link to? Maybe he can ask the machine shop he used where they got the sleeve they installed.

Yup... answer was there. They ground it down to fit within the closest of the available sleeves... 2.063. The .01(times two) sleeve thickness brought it back up to spec at 2.083. Mine measures at 2.085 right now with my fumbly hands. So looks like it'll work!

https://www.skf.com/us/products/industrial-seals/power-transmission-seals/wear-sleeves/skf-speedi-sleeve/productid-99205

Thank you again Charlie!! And I went ahead and donated over there since I got the information I needed. Also will peruse that thread and site for other pertinent tidbits.

[Frenchfrog]

Great info...thanks to both of you

[MattP]

look why don,t you use a good stock 850 t t3 1000 crank and just make shims for under the clinders save about a thou vasiline up the v7 sport crank and save it everything will bolt togeather I did this abuut 50 years ago also instaled 1000 pistons nobody  would know the difference except the guy who wacked the throttle.

[Richiez22908]

look why don,t you use a good stock 850 t t3 1000 crank and just make shims for under the clinders save about a thou vasiline up the v7 sport crank and save it everything will bolt togeather I did this abuut 50 years ago also instaled 1000 pistons nobody  would know the difference except the guy who wacked the throttle.

Great idea... but trying to stay as stock as possible.

Thanks!

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

I would just have a crank grinder take off a few thousandths, maybe 2 or 3. The seal will still fit plenty tight.

[matt franklin]

Glad I could be of service!

Matt

[matt franklin]

Forgot to add:  buy SKF speedi-sleeve from Rock auto and save some dough.  SKF p/n 99205.

Matt

[Richiez22908]

Forgot to add:  buy SKF speedi-sleeve from Rock auto and save some dough.  SKF p/n 99205.

Matt

Thanks Matt! Yeah grabbed two(just in case, lol) off eBay of about $33 each.

[Richiez22908]

I would just have a crank grinder take off a few thousandths, maybe 2 or 3. The seal will still fit plenty tight.

Thanks Charlie. I'll bring it all to the crank specialist, including the seal, and see what he thinks will be the best approach. This seems like the least(lol, edit) intrusive option so, if the sleeve becomes unnecessary, that would be great!

[Scout63]

Thread bump and realignment - I got my v7 Sport cylinders back from Millenium today.  They look fantastic.  Who says beauty isn’t on the inside? I like the idea of keeping the original cylinders. It was just over $600.00 with shipping, so still less than a pair of Gilardonis.

[Richiez22908]

Thread bump and realignment - I got my v7 Sport cylinders back from Millenium today.  They look fantastic.  Who says beauty isn’t on the inside? I like the idea of keeping the original cylinders. It was just over $600.00 with shipping, so still less than a pair of Gilardonis.

Beeeuutiful! Yeah mine too... like new! They do good work!

[Richiez22908]

So sorry for the lack of posts! There's been progress, although not nearly as much as there should have been.
I was concerned about the crankshaft where the seal rides... there was some pitting and a history of leaks, so after some research and deliberation I had it cleaned up. Ended up only needing about a thousandth off, so didn't need any sleeve.

I have two SKF Speedi-Sleeves if anyone needs them.

Also turned out the crank at the front main and at the rods needed to be takin down to 1st under. So got all that done, and back and installed.

[Richiez22908]

Oil pump, etc installed. Gears on but not mounted. Unfortunately my cam gear does not have the two painted teeth... only one tiny spotch or paint on one tooth. I lined it up exactly as it was, and then turned it to match an image from Charlie and the one tooth does end up where one of the painted teeth should be. So likely it's ok but will check once the head and valves are on to be absolutely sure.