Beautiful Eagle ! I Have one I am going to refurbish, I have had it since around 1963. I rode it when I was a kid and it ended up In the barn at my fathers house. I went in the service and when I got out just didn't have time for itl time s have changed The parents place is sold so it in my garage now for about ten years. I picked up a Dennis Carpenter part book and going to get started on soon. Thanks for the video. !
you are so very welcome this build was the best fun and relaxing time ever also I wasn't paid for there advertise I just love them down there and you can call for help, there are 2 guys that worked at the original factory . they know there stuff, so with that take your time , enjoy take it all in! then when your done take that sweet ride and get some ice cream because there...…… you will be the talk of the town ….. be safe god bless ….( We gone!
Another excellent video. Always a pleasure to view them . Always learn something from watching them. Haven't started my 1957 Eagle since April. Getting cool enough to start her up .
I learned something! I've been doing all my maintenance on my bikes all my life, including the GL1800 Gold Wings I ride now, but I don't know didly squat about magneto systems, I had no idea that thing worked on AC! I remember my old Cushman wouldn't start when it was raining, so we took the flywheel off and sprayed clear lacquer all over the ignition parts under there, only taping off the points, and no more problems in rainy weather! I bought that 58 Cushman Eagle for $125 in 61, rode it for a couple of years then sold it for what I paid for it, but it was a better bike, engine overhauled, new clutch and new tires when I sold it. Wingman26 in Shawnee OK
Yes talk about learning....... I have worked as a mechanic most of my life but I never worked a system like this " a magneto type system " I did have to talk to a few people . I tell you what the folks at Dennis Carpenter they have a tech department who new.... what a great help that was for me and to any one who needs help.. They have all advice help you need to make sure you are going in the right direction
Thank you again for the bulb number, I did remember the AC part, but did not understand that it would take a different tail light bulb, and headlight also. Thanks, again.
I went through the same confusion a few years back with my old Eagle. 😆. A word of advice: adjusting new valves requires carefully grinding the valve stems. Be very careful grinding. It's a grind / check / grind / check situation. As material is taken off, the hardened surface of the valve stems gets thinner. It takes less and less effort to remove material. If you try to go fast you'll be buying new valves because you will have taken off too much material. That copper brillo pad looking thing is designed to slow the oil draining away from the lifters too rapidly. If you have the engine apart for any reason, install a high performance camshaft. You'll definitely notice a slight increase in acceleration. Well worth the money.
Thank you so much for positive input, Its great to see others that have this info! As new comer's who want to work on there Scooter, At lease now have you tuber's are putting info out there as a quick reference I loved working on this project and again thank you from R&P
I really like the Cushman Eagle you have there. I had one incredibly similar to that one. I also wound up having to give it up. Wish I had it back now. Beautiful bike. :-)
One thing I noticed is that you painted the Inside of the Tail Light Socket.. which of course needs to be bare metal.. because it conducts electricity to the base of the bulb !
One thing worth mentioning.. is that when you guys replace your rings/piston,, Do NOT USE SYNTHETIC OIL DURING THE BREAK IN- PERIOD ! Use conventional motor oil. You can even use a non-detergent for the first few hours . Then change to a good detergent oil after maybe 5 hours or 100 miles. These engines want the zinc and other metals in older type oils.. while the LE, Synthetics and such haven't got those metals, because of the catalytic converters on modern cars. Consider using aviation oil. Compounded oil.. is detergent with additives.. un compounded is for break in ONLY !
Ha ha ha. The alternating current is what confused you. Originally confused me too. I rebuilt my 1959 Super Eagle...high compression head gasket...high performance camshaft...new rings & bearings...new valves, springs, and valve guides. New lifters. New valves are adjusted by carefully grinding the valve stem ends. Easy to miss the mark and go too far and trashing the valve. Almost impossible to install valve springs without engine laying on It's side. Elongated the bolt down holes on the magneto plate to allow turning right for 5 more degrees advanced timing which now is about 23 degrees advanced. Still don"t need a compression release.
Hi. I was surfing the TH-cam and found this video. Very nicely done. The paint job alone looks Great so I can imagine how good the rest of the build was. I have a question or two if you wouldn't mind answering if you have the time. I think that it is odd that Cushman would use AC on the bike. Are you sure that it is not Pulsed DC? I ran into a similar problem some years ago and it turned out to pulsed dc. If you have access to an oscilloscope you could find out in a few minutes. Thanks.
Hi great ? well down side oscilloscope is a bit out dated i would have find some old timer that has one and other thing sorry to say already sold it so be hard to check but i can ask ppl in club on this thought to see what they say ill get back to you on this...
Hi, I know how to use a 'scope and I'm not an old geezer. ;-) You need to find a Amateur Radio enthusiast who could set you straight. I just came back from Ham Radio University and I would be willing to bet that the vast majority own / have access to a scope and know how to use it. Failing that, a high school electronics student might be of help. Stay well and keep your eyes on the prise.
Thomas Cott, the Cushman flathead engine was originally an industrial engine. Putting them on scooters was another way to sell more engines. It has a simple magneto ignition as on a lawnmower engine. It does not have a complex electrical system. The system is simple and basic once you understand it. By adding two coils to the magneto plate, you have power for the headlight. The addition of a third coil is for the tail light only. The headlight coils connect to the headlight switch. The tail light coil connects to the brake light switch. There aren't even any fuses.
yes thanks for the input i didn't change anything, it is left stock i was showing what O.E bulb and how to test and even gave the correct bulb number to use wasn't trying to change anything just showing how i made a mistake in my first diagnosis was not the right way to be performed this video was really over to show the correct way of testing per this system. So answer to the question of leave stock! yes cant agree more ! thanks for bringing that up we gone.....
Beautiful Eagle ! I Have one I am going to refurbish, I have had it since around 1963. I rode it when I was a kid and it ended up
In the barn at my fathers house. I went in the service and when I got out just didn't have time for itl time s have changed
The parents place is sold so it in my garage now for about ten years. I picked up a Dennis Carpenter part book and going to get started on soon. Thanks for the video. !
you are so very welcome this build was the best fun and relaxing time ever also I wasn't paid for there advertise I just love them down there and you can call for help, there are 2 guys that worked at the original factory . they know there stuff, so with that take your time , enjoy take it all in! then when your done take that sweet ride and get some ice cream because there...…… you will be the talk of the town ….. be safe god bless ….( We gone!
Another excellent video. Always a pleasure to view them . Always learn something from watching them. Haven't started my 1957 Eagle since April. Getting cool enough to start her up .
I learned something! I've been doing all my maintenance on my bikes all my life, including the GL1800 Gold Wings I ride now, but I don't know didly squat about magneto systems, I had no idea that thing worked on AC! I remember my old Cushman wouldn't start when it was raining, so we took the flywheel off and sprayed clear lacquer all over the ignition parts under there, only taping off the points, and no more problems in rainy weather! I bought that 58 Cushman Eagle for $125 in 61, rode it for a couple of years then sold it for what I paid for it, but it was a better bike, engine overhauled, new clutch and new tires when I sold it. Wingman26 in Shawnee OK
Yes talk about learning....... I have worked as a mechanic most of my life but I never worked a system like this " a magneto type system " I did have to talk to a few people . I tell you what the folks at Dennis Carpenter they have a tech department who new.... what a great help that was for me and to any one who needs help..
They have all advice help you need to make sure you are going in the right direction
Thank you again for the bulb number, I did remember the AC part, but did not understand that it would take a different tail light bulb, and headlight also.
Thanks, again.
you are absolutly right on , your the only full video thanks, and this comment is in 2022.
thanks i have been hurt and not able to get any videos out but i am on the mind and we going to get new series on a 72 chevy truck see you all soon
I went through the same confusion a few years back with my old Eagle. 😆. A word of advice: adjusting new valves requires carefully grinding the valve stems. Be very careful grinding. It's a grind / check / grind / check situation. As material is taken off, the hardened surface of the valve stems gets thinner. It takes less and less effort to remove material. If you try to go fast you'll be buying new valves because you will have taken off too much material. That copper brillo pad looking thing is designed to slow the oil draining away from the lifters too rapidly. If you have the engine apart for any reason, install a high performance camshaft. You'll definitely notice a slight increase in acceleration. Well worth the money.
Thank you so much for positive input, Its great to see others that have this info! As new comer's who want to work on there Scooter, At lease now have you tuber's are putting info out there as a quick reference I loved working on this project and again thank you from R&P
another great video! The scooter is just awesome looking! Good job NG!
thank you very much
I really like the Cushman Eagle you have there. I had one incredibly similar to that one. I also wound up having to give it up. Wish I had it back now. Beautiful bike. :-)
Thank you very much was a great build had fun and a great time... and even made i made out real well
Interesting comment on the lighting coils
beautiful scooter i wanted one bad when i was a kid -nice job
One thing I noticed is that you painted the Inside of the Tail Light Socket.. which of course needs to be bare metal.. because it conducts electricity to the base of the bulb !
Beautiful Eagle.
thank you.......
One thing worth mentioning.. is that when you guys replace your rings/piston,, Do NOT USE SYNTHETIC OIL DURING THE BREAK IN- PERIOD ! Use conventional motor oil. You can even use a non-detergent for the first few hours . Then change to a good detergent oil after maybe 5 hours or 100 miles. These engines want the zinc and other metals in older type oils.. while the LE, Synthetics and such haven't got those metals, because of the catalytic converters on modern cars. Consider using aviation oil. Compounded oil.. is detergent with additives.. un compounded is for break in ONLY !
THANKS
thank you it was a great build and lot fun ....
Ha ha ha. The alternating current is what confused you. Originally confused me too. I rebuilt my 1959 Super Eagle...high compression head gasket...high performance camshaft...new rings & bearings...new valves, springs, and valve guides. New lifters. New valves are adjusted by carefully grinding the valve stem ends. Easy to miss the mark and go too far and trashing the valve. Almost impossible to install valve springs without engine laying on It's side. Elongated the bolt down holes on the magneto plate to allow turning right for 5 more degrees advanced timing which now is about 23 degrees advanced. Still don"t need a compression release.
wow but that was some fun to ride ....
Hi. I was surfing the TH-cam and found this video. Very nicely done. The paint job alone looks Great so I can imagine how good the rest of the build was. I have a question or two if you wouldn't mind answering if you have the time. I think that it is odd that Cushman would use AC on the bike. Are you sure that it is not Pulsed DC? I ran into a similar problem some years ago and it turned out to pulsed dc. If you have access to an oscilloscope you could find out in a few minutes. Thanks.
Hi great ? well down side oscilloscope is a bit out dated i would have find some old timer that has one and other thing sorry to say already sold it so be hard to check but i can ask ppl in club on this thought to see what they say ill get back to you on this...
Hi, I know how to use a 'scope and I'm not an old geezer. ;-) You need to find a Amateur Radio enthusiast who could set you straight. I just came back from Ham Radio University and I would be willing to bet that the vast majority own / have access to a scope and know how to use it. Failing that, a high school electronics student might be of help. Stay well and keep your eyes on the prise.
Thomas Cott, the Cushman flathead engine was originally an industrial engine. Putting them on scooters was another way to sell more engines. It has a simple magneto ignition as on a lawnmower engine. It does not have a complex electrical system. The system is simple and basic once you understand it. By adding two coils to the magneto plate, you have power for the headlight. The addition of a third coil is for the tail light only. The headlight coils connect to the headlight switch. The tail light coil connects to the brake light switch. There aren't even any fuses.
Why? Don't mess with the electrical, leave it stock.
yes thanks for the input i didn't change anything, it is left stock i was showing what O.E bulb and how to test and even gave the correct bulb number to use wasn't trying to change anything just showing how i made a mistake in my first diagnosis was not the right way to be performed this video was really over to show the correct way of testing per this system. So answer to the question of leave stock! yes cant agree more ! thanks for bringing that up we gone.....
Nissan
Hi so sorry getting back so late as for the cushman, yes Nissan are great cars
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