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Post by Penguin45 on Oct 8, 2023 19:21:02 GMT
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Post by halkyon on Oct 9, 2023 7:56:06 GMT
Your manual has much clearer illustrations than mine!
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Post by Penguin45 on Oct 9, 2023 12:09:17 GMT
This one is AKD7961 2nd Edition.
C.
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Post by halkyon on Oct 14, 2023 19:53:09 GMT
Chain guides sourced from Germany believe it or not, Tony thinks he has a chain, Jim from Teesdale Classic Parts (retired) may have a chain plus tensioner.
Things are looking up! Meanwhile I've been concentrating on cleaning the car up a bit and finding replacement side repeater units, as the insides have worn to a point where the bulbs pop out.
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Post by halkyon on Oct 20, 2023 12:59:04 GMT
What to do in lieu of these special locking tools? Jam screwdrivers in things?
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Post by Penguin45 on Oct 23, 2023 21:49:28 GMT
Many, many years ago, I did the head gasket on my Princess 2200. I had a mate to help and I don't think we had any special tools whatsoever. It must be possible then.
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Post by halkyon on Nov 25, 2023 14:28:16 GMT
Old timing chain was easy enough to get off as it could be destroyed! New timing chain didn't have a break in it so required an engineer to get it on. Job nearly done now.
Until then some photos taken on my "new" 35mm film camera from 1957. I may have also bought a Moulton bicycle to match! 
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Post by halkyon on Dec 13, 2023 17:35:20 GMT
Finally the crab is pottering around again with a new timing chain, guides and tensioner.
So immediately the new alternator has starting whining, smelling of burning and smoking. The fun continues!
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Post by Penguin45 on Dec 13, 2023 18:00:03 GMT
Eyup. If you didn't have bad luck, you'd have no luck at all. "New" new alternator or a used one to fit? If it's new I'd think that you'd have some sort of warranty to pursue. Off the wall thought, it is one built to turn the correct way? It shouldn't really be an issue, but...
Just noticed comment above - I had a Moulton Minx bicycle as a kid. Madly under geared.
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Post by dave1800 on Dec 14, 2023 7:02:09 GMT
A long shot. If your battery was not fully charged it can lead to overheating of the alternator as they are designed to maintain the battery not charge it from scratch. Not helped by the hot location on the 2200. David Finally the crab is pottering around again with a new timing chain, guides and tensioner. So immediately the new alternator has starting whining, smelling of burning and smoking. The fun continues!
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Post by halkyon on Dec 19, 2023 12:04:20 GMT
My nose decieved me and so in turn I decieved you both (and any readers)!
The new oil smells a bit different to what I used before - and the smell and smoke was from that burning off the exhaust manifold rather than the alternator. The rocker cover gasket is completely shot.
The new alternator still whines and requires me to raise the RPM far higher than the previous one to get the charging light to go out though, so it worries me. I'll keep the replacement I ordered in the boot.
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Post by dave1800 on Dec 20, 2023 1:39:04 GMT
When you say you need to raise the rpm to get the charging light to go out, do you mean it requires a sigle blip on the throttle and then it stays out or does the light come stay on at idle? If the former then there is an issue with the alternator. I once ran a Saab 9000 that gave no alternator output until the RPM had reached around 2500rpm just once then performed normally. It stayed like this for several years without further issues (it was a pain to remove so I didn't!). The whine isn't a good sign though.
David
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Post by halkyon on Dec 20, 2023 9:09:12 GMT
When you say you need to raise the rpm to get the charging light to go out, do you mean it requires a sigle blip on the throttle and then it stays out or does the light come stay on at idle? If the former then there is an issue with the alternator. I once ran a Saab 9000 that gave no alternator output until the RPM had reached around 2500rpm just once then performed normally. It stayed like this for several years without further issues (it was a pain to remove so I didn't!). The whine isn't a good sign though. David Beyond the normal blip - I don't have a tachometer but I'd say it needs to go to something like 3500rpm. I certainly wouldn't go there with a cold engine! |
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Post by dave1800 on Dec 20, 2023 11:45:09 GMT
Can you check whether the alternator is actually charging when the warning light is on using a voltmeter across the battery is the easiest. It could just be the warning light circuitry. You can get this effect if a warning light bulb fails in which case the alternator doesn't charge until after the blip and then works until the next time the engine is turned off. I believe it relies on the residual magnetism to get it going. You have a working warning light though - a long shot, it's not been replaced by a LED has it? Check the w/l wiring from the alternator. I imagine it would be possible to get this symptom if there is a poor onnection or resistance in the wire. If that is the cause a new alternator would show the same symptoms. David Edit: I realise you had a similar issue with another alternator which suggests it may be the wiring or the warning light bulb is the wrong wattage When you say you need to raise the rpm to get the charging light to go out, do you mean it requires a sigle blip on the throttle and then it stays out or does the light come stay on at idle? If the former then there is an issue with the alternator. I once ran a Saab 9000 that gave no alternator output until the RPM had reached around 2500rpm just once then performed normally. It stayed like this for several years without further issues (it was a pain to remove so I didn't!). The whine isn't a good sign though. David Beyond the normal blip - I don't have a tachometer but I'd say it needs to go to something like 3500rpm. I certainly wouldn't go there with a cold engine! |
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Post by andrewa on Dec 27, 2023 21:23:22 GMT
Love the photos taken on 35mm and completely get the Moulton thing.
I did similar a few years back but went pre war on bicycle front and Olympus Trip on camera front.
My alternator on the cross flow needs a proper rev to get the light out but okay after that….the whines a worry though….dare I suggest big screwdriver….one end on possible offending part and other to your ear?
Happy New Year
Cheers
Andrew
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2200 timing chain tensioners by Penguin 45, on Flickr
2200 timing chain tensioners by Penguin 45, on Flickr
