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Forum: Glow Engines
09-12-2021, 02:00 PM
Replies: 54,675
Views: 5,277,702
Posted By SrTelemaster150

The seller has 7 Norton Commandos, the '74 MK II...

The seller has 7 Norton Commandos, the '74 MK II I bought, a pair of '75 MK III E starts, a "Fastback tribute" and 2 project bikes. He is looking to "free up some space".

I think I got the pick of...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-04-2021, 07:06 AM
Replies: 54,675
Views: 5,277,702
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Just Bought a New Toy

'74 MK II Norton 850 Commando with just over 8000 miles on the clock, near mint condition with modern electronics upgrades.

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Forum: Glow Engines
06-05-2019, 05:16 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 51,331
Posted By SrTelemaster150

No Dave it would seem that you are the only one...

No Dave it would seem that you are the only one so stubborn that you refuse to accept anyone's opinions that disagree with yours.

Even when positive proof is presented you still refuse to accept...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-08-2019, 04:52 AM
Replies: 54,675
Views: 5,277,702
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Considering that the K models were flatheads and...

Considering that the K models were flatheads and the Brits were OHV the extra displacement was understandable.

Once the Sportsters went o OHV the game changed.

Soon they were all running 750...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 54,675
Views: 5,277,702
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Now you are talking forced induction.

Now you are talking forced induction.
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2019, 06:53 AM
Replies: 54,675
Views: 5,277,702
Posted By SrTelemaster150

You cant' just introduce "more fuel". More fuel...

You cant' just introduce "more fuel". More fuel with the same volume of air will reduce power output. You have to admit more air with the fuel to maintain the proper A/F ratio to make more HP. The...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2019, 05:52 AM
Replies: 54,675
Views: 5,277,702
Posted By SrTelemaster150

FA-82 has the same 29 mm bore as the FA-100. You...

FA-82 has the same 29 mm bore as the FA-100. You should be able to tune the FA-100 carburetor for the FA-82 if you can adapt the FA-100 intake pipe.
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2019, 05:33 AM
Replies: 54,675
Views: 5,277,702
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Higher compression rations also promote better...

Higher compression rations also promote better breathing and allow more benefit from a larger carburetor. Note the highlighted section below.
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2019, 05:17 AM
Replies: 54,675
Views: 5,277,702
Posted By SrTelemaster150

The cylinder bore/carburetor bore relationship...

The cylinder bore/carburetor bore relationship comes straight from the Saito 4-stroke manual. They even carry that ratio over to the multi cylinder engines. The FA-450R3 had the same 10mm carburetor...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-07-2019, 02:57 AM
Replies: 54,675
Views: 5,277,702
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Carburetor size is supposed to be a ratio of the...

Carburetor size is supposed to be a ratio of the cylinder bore size.

The FA-115 should have the same carburetor bore as the FA-125.

They both share the same piston and valve part numbers.
...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-06-2019, 07:09 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 693,316
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Gonna' take a pretty big starter to turn over a...

Gonna' take a pretty big starter to turn over a 12.8:1 compression ratio FA-512R3 unless the throttle is completely closed, if the starter won't do it with the throttle cracked, it would turn into a...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-06-2019, 04:13 AM
Replies: 54,675
Views: 5,277,702
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Shouldn't that be "Hemi Orange"?...

Shouldn't that be "Hemi Orange"? :rolleyes:
Forum: Gas Engines
04-06-2019, 03:49 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 693,316
Posted By SrTelemaster150

OK, I misunderstood. I thought you were using...

OK, I misunderstood. I thought you were using negative CC pressure as an induction boost like YS does on their so called "supercharged" singles.

Running the induction through the CC will help...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-05-2019, 07:59 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 693,316
Posted By SrTelemaster150

How does one get negative crankcase pressure with...

How does one get negative crankcase pressure with a radial?
Forum: Glow Engines
04-05-2019, 03:08 AM
Replies: 54,675
Views: 5,277,702
Posted By SrTelemaster150

You can get non-restrictive mufflers HERE...

You can get non-restrictive mufflers HERE (https://www.justengines.co.uk/acatalog/Four_Stroke_Silencers.html) at a fraction of the cost of the "Turboheader".
...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-04-2019, 04:19 PM
Replies: 54,675
Views: 5,277,702
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Run a 5/16" drill bit up the center of the baffle...

Run a 5/16" drill bit up the center of the baffle cone and I'll bet you would see a difference in RPM. Still plenty of tank pressure too.
Forum: Glow Engines
04-04-2019, 06:43 AM
Replies: 54,675
Views: 5,277,702
Posted By SrTelemaster150

I've found that 1/4" x 32 spark plugs run smother...

I've found that 1/4" x 32 spark plugs run smother yet.;)
Forum: Gas Engines
04-04-2019, 05:35 AM
Replies: 2,806
Views: 693,316
Posted By SrTelemaster150

This project has been on a back burner for a few...

This project has been on a back burner for a few years but I’m going to move it to the front.




Since there is no wrist pin offset built into the pistons, there is no appreciable dwell in #1...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-03-2019, 05:05 PM
Replies: 54,675
Views: 5,277,702
Posted By SrTelemaster150

And when the exhaust valve starts sticking to the...

And when the exhaust valve starts sticking to the seat it will wipe the nose off the exhaust lobe of the cam.

Been there done that..
Forum: Glow Engines
04-02-2019, 07:22 PM
Replies: 54,675
Views: 5,277,702
Posted By SrTelemaster150

From the looks of that crankshaft, the rear...

From the looks of that crankshaft, the rear bearing seized and might have spun in the case.

How tight was the fit in the case? If the bearing is not a light press fit in the case, your case might...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-02-2019, 07:17 PM
Replies: 54,675
Views: 5,277,702
Posted By SrTelemaster150

If the inner races are not the same thickness as...

If the inner races are not the same thickness as the originals, that is why your crankshaft has play. The shaft is not able to draw down on the bearings resulting in end play and that allows the...
04-02-2019, 05:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,893
Posted By SrTelemaster150

The FA-200Ti has a horrible intake distribution...

The FA-200Ti has a horrible intake distribution imbalance. That us why the fuel economy improved so drastically.

Normal improvement is in the neighborhood of 20-25%.

CDI on a Saito single...
04-02-2019, 09:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,893
Posted By SrTelemaster150

I converted my FA-200Ti to CDI with glow fuel. ...

I converted my FA-200Ti to CDI with glow fuel.

I'm getting 8000 RPM with a Dynathrust 18 X 8.

Fuel economy improved 70% over glow ignition with the same 15% Cool Power glow fuel.

I'm only...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-02-2019, 09:10 AM
Replies: 54,675
Views: 5,277,702
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Look for an FA-115, it fits the same footprint as...

Look for an FA-115, it fits the same footprint as the FA-91S, FA-80 and FA-65. ( 2-stroke 60 size mount) And, it is only 2mm taller and 1mm longer than the FA-91S. More power than the FA-100 too.
...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-02-2019, 03:09 AM
Replies: 54,675
Views: 5,277,702
Posted By SrTelemaster150

Or, if you don't have your own machine shop to...

Or, if you don't have your own machine shop to fabricate something like that, you can buy something like this.

https://i.imgur.com/EXpXmXG.jpg?
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