I use For Life radiator fluid it’s brilliant, no water no rush or Corrosion, I’ve had it in my 1972 MGB Roadster for over 25 years, and two years back I had to replace the water pump it was leaking, when I remove it from the Engine it was amazing , in side the block looked like brand new cast iron no rust anywhere , after fitting new pump I put the fluid through a fine paint filter and back into the radiator, you’ve just got to remember not to put water or antifreeze in when topping up, only the same fluid, It’s a higher boiling point and will not freeze. It cost more than antifreeze but well worth it, cheers Del another good video.⚙️🔩🔧👍
ForLife's website lists freezing at -42°C and boiling at +180°C. That's pretty impressive when compared to 50/50 Prestone/water with -37°C and +129°C (with 15psi pressure cap). But with 70/30 Prestone/water, the temps are -64°C, +136°C, lower freezing than ForLife, but still lower boiling than pure ForLife. Not listed in any specs are the heat capacities - where water is of great benefit since its heat capacity is significantly greater than that of ethylene glycol, which allows the coolant with water in it to rise in temperature *more slowly* . That means that if forays to high engine heat output are just temporary, coolants with partial water work better to control engine temp. Corrosion is another matter, though.
@@daveinwla6360 When I said it wouldn’t freeze I met in the uk, as I can only remember it reaching -13 ones were I live, it’s always worked really well for me, my Engine has never over heated even on the hottest day in traffic, the only thing with it is you have got to make sure that all the jubilee clips are tight, as it’s good at finding leaks.
@@martindavies8326 - In the British Isles, I suspect that temps are mild due to the moderating influence of the Gulf Stream. And due to riders' exposure on a bike, it's unlikely that a bike will be operated in cold that tests the lower limit of an antifreeze. But for a turbo'd Kawasaki H2, the high temp limits might be reached, so it just means that one has to know his engine and its fluids. For a classic machine operated in the British Isles, the anti-corrosion properties of pure ForLife are probably its most important feature!
I was just looking back at some of your old vids and the differences to these latest ones are enormous. The obvious ones are the camera work, the slick presentation and big improvement in the tool inventory but i miss the old days when you used to joke about a bit more and always had a cup of "Splosh" on the go. That's progress I suppose, along with keeping sponsors happy. Keep it up, but MORE TEA!
Thanks buddy, we do tend to cover a little more these days and keep it to edited highlights, cos that seems to be the more favourable style, judging by the stats and analytics .. but never fear, there's always a brew on the go, and you know how it is, everything stops for tea!
Great video again Del and your 100% correct about coolant, too many people look at levels and see fresh looking coolant in reservoir but forget about the complete system, well explained 👏
Another job off the list Del, glad the pump could be reused. That has saved you some money for more of that paint lol. Penny and you have a good week and stay safe. Cheers
Thanks mate, and that's not a joke! I have the real paint to pay for yet for the final paint job and that's gonna be over £200, so as they say, every little helps!
Once again you have mastered 'show and tell." Very little tell - just the essentials of what and why - and very careful show. Closeups when needed and incredible editing that eliminates all the unnecessary. If you ever get a chance, I would love to have a list of all the paints, cleaners and lubricants you use. Incredibly well done by both of you.
Thank you so much for your kind and generous comments my friend, we're glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful.. take care and have a good week.. D&Px
I have a 1999 Legend and so I'm finding this series of videos really useful as a guide to refurbishment and maintenance. Mine is at 21000 miles with 8 previous owners, looks nice on the outside but as you point out I don't know whether the coolant has ever been changed!
Nice work, Del! Had a grapple with a ‘80 MGB’s water pump this past autumn. I probably should keep a sharp eye on my wife’s 2014 big Vespa and it’s coolant. For some reason the radiator and water pump are pretty well hidden on my old Fatboy! lol 😂 Hope you and Penny are hanging in there! 🏍👍🏍
Hi Gary, old MGB? How cool is that! We've had 3 of those over the years as a Sunday car, and they're wonderfully simply to work on, and when you see their gloriously basic engineering, it makes you wonder why today's cars need to be so complicated! Hope you're both doing ok there? We're keeping positive, still in lock down, and it looks like it will be through till March, but we have elderly relatives having their jabs, so light at the end of the tunnel... chat soon, and stay well there both, D&Px
@@Moonfleet41 hi, Del- yes love the old MGs. This one is my wife’s brother’s car. He lives in NYC and we look after it. I had a 1970 Midget in BRG that I kept pristine for many years. Man, how lucky you’ve been to have owned so many! Yes they’re pretty easy to work on when the *correct* parts are available! We usually deal with Moss Motors here in the states. They’re reasonable (for example: pump, hoses, clamps, new bolts, belt, etc., came to ~$74USD), and pretty fast, but the phone reps are only somewhat knowledgeable. 🙄 Yep, we’re in a pretty hard lockdown here. Not sure when the vax is going to be available but we’ll get my MIL (she’s 90) out for it whenever. It’ll be a fun day out for her... we’ll hose her off out on the deck first of course! She cleans up pretty nicely. 😂 Stay safe there... not sure what to expect come the inauguration next week, but the family and house are well-defended. 😉 Hi to Penny!
Hi Gary, yes we've had quite a history with MG's, started off with a V8 convertible (there were no factory V8's, they were all converted later, using the old 3.5 litre Buick engine that was in all the big Rover saloon cars, made for a fun car to drive, not quick and it was no Corvette, but more than enough for the ancient steering and suspension lol)... then we traded that for a '73 Roadster with some seriously cool history, it had belonged to someone really famous before us, and finally we got a V8 GT hard top, which was again loads of fun and spent some awesome Sundays out in that! We've been watching the political situation on our news over here, it sounds like it's going to be a bumpy ride and you guys are making some history over there for sure, do hope it stays peaceful, there's no reason people should be put in danger over politics, there's enough of that going on in the world elsewhere, don't you think? Take care and keep safe, have a great week!
@@Moonfleet41 hi Del- a V8 in a B! Wow that’s incredible! I’ve always lusted after the TR6’s... maybe one day! I’m afraid we may be headed towards some gun law modifications here. In the meantime, my MIL is getting pretty good with my Browning and shooting skeet. LOL. We’re mostly stuck inside sadly. Keeping busy though. Today I’m a plumber! I’m putting a new vanity and sink in the powder room - we’re almost finished with remodeling. Wood has gotten very costly. Fingers crossed the 20,000 troops in Washington DC are not needed this week. Hope you guys are doing ok!
Turn the rattle can upside down to remove the paint from the nozzle. Saves the paint from spitting out next time to use it. Well presented del once again. 👍👍👍👍
This is definitely my favorite build to date. We need to get you a pick set. My old hydraulics mentor would have wrapped my knuckles for using a flathead to lift out an o'ring or a seal. Happy New year to you & Penny.
The camera work, presentation and content on this channel just gets better and better, and become a professional looking production. Well done, and thanks.
I’ve never taken water pump out of motorcycle in my life, man!! That’s looks like never had antifreeze in there. Burnt. Makes me wonder about the seals at the shaft.
These bikes are known for coolant rust as they have iron cylinder liners and they fill their coolant with rust very quickly, which is why it's wise to change it ever year, but most people don't, bikes like this are a perfect candidate for waterless coolant, but still so many people don't understand it properly so they continue to fill with rust, but as you saw, it washes out and is all good for the next year!
Cheers buddy, dread to think what a new one would cost, and it was only dirty after all! Hope you're all ok there and settled in safe and well, catcha soon, D&Pxx
Don't forget the thermostat housing which will be the same inside, and the radiator which will be even worse, Ill get to the carbs in time mate, and we have a move coming up in the middle of it all too.. so one step at a time bud..
How will you flush the cooling system? Citric acid and copious amounts of water? In my experience after changing the coolant you have to change EVERY O-Ring in the system because they get hard and the only thing keeping it (somewhat) tight is the old grime. Did it twice on my Honda NTVs. First time I changed the coolant and then it started leaking and on the second bike I just did it all at once :D
excellent video man !!! every piece coming out great ! cant wait for the final product . you guys stay safe !!!! cheers ! soon to be 1 million sub channel 👍
Thank you so much Brother, it's a fabulous journey and we're enjoying every step.. we have a few big changes coming, and the project may take a small rest for a while, but im planning to have it on the road by the summer... Take care and keep safe over there.. all the best. D&Pxx
@@daveinwla6360 Usually you can ask relatives (especially people like grandmothers) if they have any old towels, clothing, etc. Often you get LOADS of stuff for free :D
@@crasbee - My aunts will be sure that I've "gone 'round the bend" when I start asking for their old clothing! "Now Davey, I don't think it would fit you..." :-)
Absolutely amazing. Excellet job. Thank you for sharing! Hey Del I have a question, how strong is that paint against scratches? Works just fine or do I need to apply a clear coat?
Thanks for your kind words, The paint is a protection paint, designed to remain flexible and chip/scratch resistant... ive dropped tools on it and scuffed it with things, and no marks..!
@@Moonfleet41 Sounds good. Thank you a lot for that. I have learned many things by watching your videos. I am gonna start implementing some of that into my bike too :)
Great result as always. Do you need to replace the seals or are they still good? And for other North American users, have you found a product that works as well as Del's Tough paint?
Seals were thankfully perfect John, lifted the orange main seal out really carefully, and saved it. and in the USA i think 'Rustoleum' make a similar range of paints..!
Great work Del, I love this project it’s coming along nicely! As a matter of interest what fluid do you use in your parts washer, it looks more effective than what I am using.
Here you go mate, I use an emulsifiable solvent, which can be washed away with water as it's very helpful when painting parts, no oily residue left behind, also you can water it down and make it last a bit longer: www.spanner-monkey.co.uk/degreasing-solvent-emulsifiable-5l-59168?search=ak05&description=true
This has been a long series and I havent been taking notes. Could you please at the end line-up all your cleaning/degreasing products and your paint cans for a shot that will alow us to copy down what you've used? Tanks.👍
First time ive seen inside one of those blighters, interesting stuff...what a slime ball was living in there eh? Great job on bringing it back Del, looks brill. Kind regards.
Hi Richard, no i leave the heaters on until the last moment, then switch everything off and lock up... it's well insulated and as long as the temperature stays in double figures for a couple of hours thats fine...!
Hoses thankfully are still supple and soft.. happy to refit them for now, got to keep the budget under control, already spent the same as the bike cost to buy..!
@@Moonfleet41 original budgets are often only to please the Mrs !!! Lol Too many shiney things available to stay loyal to her wishes lol At least it aint some buxom babe taking all your money !!!! Lol
Various ways Nick, not sure about your 1050.. it could be retained by a pressed bearing, circlip or threaded retainer.. so check your service manual, the process should be detailed there..!
I would guess that it's to support the tape in order to avoid rips in the tape or gaps between the tape and the pump's mating surfaces formed from tension on the center of the tape "trampoline".
So i have a 99 sprint and i got my new used pump and am about to attempt to do it ive already flushed my cooling system once but my question is is anything other than coolant going to leak when i remove it?
No, if the bike is upright, when you pull the pump out of the engine casing, no oil leaks out, and be conscious of the alignment of the pump drive when you reinstall it.
Are you planning on doing a full carb strip down mate,, clean, re jet, vacuum gauge balancing etc video, that`s one ide like to see sometime on a triumph.
No need for that level of invasion mate..same as there's no need to strip the crank out.. the bike ran like a watch when i bought it, perfect tick over.. so they'll get opened up top and bottom, cleaned through, diaphragms checked, and re-installed. no need to re-jet them when they're running perfectly.. 'cart ain't broke don't fix it' aye.!
@@Moonfleet41 exactly mate if it ain`t broke keep TF away from it LOL, ok but i do have a challenge for you, if you are game sometime in the future, how about a full on hardtail bobber chop build ?, maybe start with something like an old 1980`s / early 1990`s honda cb500, chop the back, weld on a rigid tail, sprung seat, forward controls, something mean looking, seen me loads on YT but not many UK one`s who show the full build start to finish, don`t know it`s something you`ve ever done or are into but it would make for one hell of a good series i rekon.
@@Moonfleet41 Might be worth checking the needles and emulsion tubes for wear while you're in there. When I rebuilt the carbs on my 1200 a few years back, all the needles had notches worn into them, and the holes in the tops of the tubes had been worn a little bigger. No wonder it was running rich!
No it won't mate, brake cleaner doesn't harm the seals in your brake calipers, it would need to be a lot harsher than that to damage the rubber o-ring.
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I use For Life radiator fluid it’s brilliant, no water no rush or Corrosion, I’ve had it in my 1972 MGB Roadster for over 25 years, and two years back I had to replace the water pump it was leaking, when I remove it from the Engine it was amazing , in side the block looked like brand new cast iron no rust anywhere , after fitting new pump I put the fluid through a fine paint filter and back into the radiator, you’ve just got to remember not to put water or antifreeze in when topping up, only the same fluid, It’s a higher boiling point and will not freeze. It cost more than antifreeze but well worth it, cheers Del another good video.⚙️🔩🔧👍
ForLife's website lists freezing at -42°C and boiling at +180°C. That's pretty impressive when compared to 50/50 Prestone/water with -37°C and +129°C (with 15psi pressure cap).
But with 70/30 Prestone/water, the temps are -64°C, +136°C, lower freezing than ForLife, but still lower boiling than pure ForLife. Not listed in any specs are the heat capacities - where water is of great benefit since its heat capacity is significantly greater than that of ethylene glycol, which allows the coolant with water in it to rise in temperature *more slowly* . That means that if forays to high engine heat output are just temporary, coolants with partial water work better to control engine temp. Corrosion is another matter, though.
@@daveinwla6360 When I said it wouldn’t freeze I met in the uk, as I can only remember it reaching -13 ones were I live, it’s always worked really well for me, my Engine has never over heated even on the hottest day in traffic, the only thing with it is you have got to make sure that all the jubilee clips are tight, as it’s good at finding leaks.
@@martindavies8326 - In the British Isles, I suspect that temps are mild due to the moderating influence of the Gulf Stream. And due to riders' exposure on a bike, it's unlikely that a bike will be operated in cold that tests the lower limit of an antifreeze. But for a turbo'd Kawasaki H2, the high temp limits might be reached, so it just means that one has to know his engine and its fluids. For a classic machine operated in the British Isles, the anti-corrosion properties of pure ForLife are probably its most important feature!
Good job all round - the camera work and trick shots make you're channel worth a watch everytime 👍
Glad you enjoy it mate, much appreciated!
Great job Del! The satin black paint store must love you😜
I was just looking back at some of your old vids and the differences to these latest ones are enormous. The obvious ones are the camera work, the slick presentation and big improvement in the tool inventory but i miss the old days when you used to joke about a bit more and always had a cup of "Splosh" on the go.
That's progress I suppose, along with keeping sponsors happy. Keep it up, but MORE TEA!
Thanks buddy, we do tend to cover a little more these days and keep it to edited highlights, cos that seems to be the more favourable style, judging by the stats and analytics .. but never fear, there's always a brew on the go, and you know how it is, everything stops for tea!
Great video again Del and your 100% correct about coolant, too many people look at levels and see fresh looking coolant in reservoir but forget about the complete system, well explained 👏
Yes mate, same goes for brake fluid, and often fork oil too..!
Another job off the list Del, glad the pump could be reused. That has saved you some money for more of that paint lol. Penny and you have a good week and stay safe. Cheers
Thanks mate, and that's not a joke! I have the real paint to pay for yet for the final paint job and that's gonna be over £200, so as they say, every little helps!
I wondered where my curtains went!!😆
Nice work, very meticulous and immaculate finish
Thank you so much 😀
Once again you have mastered 'show and tell." Very little tell - just the essentials of what and why - and very careful show. Closeups when needed and incredible editing that eliminates all the unnecessary. If you ever get a chance, I would love to have a list of all the paints, cleaners and lubricants you use. Incredibly well done by both of you.
Thank you so much for your kind and generous comments my friend, we're glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful.. take care and have a good week.. D&Px
I have a 1999 Legend and so I'm finding this series of videos really useful as a guide to refurbishment and maintenance. Mine is at 21000 miles with 8 previous owners, looks nice on the outside but as you point out I don't know whether the coolant has ever been changed!
Yeah, always neglected just like brake fluid and fork oil... get it all swapped out and cleaned buddy, you'll be glad you did..!
Oh, Del, you were not wrong, and your paint jobs are coming up a treat.
Refurb on pump wasn't to invasive as was sound,nice work..good as new..
Nice work, Del! Had a grapple with a ‘80 MGB’s water pump this past autumn. I probably should keep a sharp eye on my wife’s 2014 big Vespa and it’s coolant. For some reason the radiator and water pump are pretty well hidden on my old Fatboy! lol 😂
Hope you and Penny are hanging in there! 🏍👍🏍
Hi Gary, old MGB? How cool is that! We've had 3 of those over the years as a Sunday car, and they're wonderfully simply to work on, and when you see their gloriously basic engineering, it makes you wonder why today's cars need to be so complicated! Hope you're both doing ok there? We're keeping positive, still in lock down, and it looks like it will be through till March, but we have elderly relatives having their jabs, so light at the end of the tunnel... chat soon, and stay well there both, D&Px
@@Moonfleet41 hi, Del- yes love the old MGs. This one is my wife’s brother’s car. He lives in NYC and we look after it. I had a 1970 Midget in BRG that I kept pristine for many years. Man, how lucky you’ve been to have owned so many! Yes they’re pretty easy to work on when the *correct* parts are available! We usually deal with Moss Motors here in the states. They’re reasonable (for example: pump, hoses, clamps, new bolts, belt, etc., came to ~$74USD), and pretty fast, but the phone reps are only somewhat knowledgeable. 🙄
Yep, we’re in a pretty hard lockdown here. Not sure when the vax is going to be available but we’ll get my MIL (she’s 90) out for it whenever. It’ll be a fun day out for her... we’ll hose her off out on the deck first of course! She cleans up pretty nicely. 😂
Stay safe there... not sure what to expect come the inauguration next week, but the family and house are well-defended. 😉
Hi to Penny!
Hi Gary, yes we've had quite a history with MG's, started off with a V8 convertible (there were no factory V8's, they were all converted later, using the old 3.5 litre Buick engine that was in all the big Rover saloon cars, made for a fun car to drive, not quick and it was no Corvette, but more than enough for the ancient steering and suspension lol)... then we traded that for a '73 Roadster with some seriously cool history, it had belonged to someone really famous before us, and finally we got a V8 GT hard top, which was again loads of fun and spent some awesome Sundays out in that! We've been watching the political situation on our news over here, it sounds like it's going to be a bumpy ride and you guys are making some history over there for sure, do hope it stays peaceful, there's no reason people should be put in danger over politics, there's enough of that going on in the world elsewhere, don't you think? Take care and keep safe, have a great week!
@@Moonfleet41 hi Del- a V8 in a B! Wow that’s incredible! I’ve always lusted after the TR6’s... maybe one day!
I’m afraid we may be headed towards some gun law modifications here. In the meantime, my MIL is getting pretty good with my Browning and shooting skeet. LOL.
We’re mostly stuck inside sadly. Keeping busy though. Today I’m a plumber! I’m putting a new vanity and sink in the powder room - we’re almost finished with remodeling. Wood has gotten very costly.
Fingers crossed the 20,000 troops in Washington DC are not needed this week.
Hope you guys are doing ok!
@@Moonfleet41 PS, what was the provenance on the ’73, Del?
Turn the rattle can upside down to remove the paint from the nozzle. Saves the paint from spitting out next time to use it. Well presented del once again. 👍👍👍👍
What, like i did at 11:19 ? I do it between every coat buddy.. Thanks for you kind words Karl.. !
Yet another excellent vid Del can’t wait to see the finish
"Welcome back"... what a pleasure to hear thoses words! A day without new Dells'post is not a really complete day.
Thank you, you are very kind, and most welcome.
Looking nice del ,getting there,👍👍🏍🏍🏍🍺🍺🍺🍺..
Thanks 👍
This is definitely my favorite build to date.
We need to get you a pick set. My old hydraulics mentor would have wrapped my knuckles for using a flathead to lift out an o'ring or a seal. Happy New year to you & Penny.
Yes buddy, hands up to that one, i leant out my set a while back and you know how that always ends!
@@Moonfleet41 I hear ya! Haha
The camera work, presentation and content on this channel just gets better and better, and become a professional looking production. Well done, and thanks.
Most welcome Sir, we're glad you enjoy the videos.
Good job mate 👍
Thank you buddy, hope you're keeping safe and well over there, we hope the winter's being kind to you!
Perfection watching you is giving me the confidence to have a go at my bike cheers del 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
That's the idea buddy.. get stuck in.!
Fantastic job and great luck everything inside was ok. This bike will be better than new once you're done with it
Thanks mate, it's coming together nicely and lots of happy outcomes when refurbishing things.. this project is a joy so far.
Great spraying , looks very nice. Can't wait to spray my bike parts with that spray
Nice job , it’s all in the preparation every time .
I was thinking get the Dremel in their :) .Nice video. Thanks for teaching me how to paint properly btw..
I’ve never taken water pump out of motorcycle in my life, man!! That’s looks like never had antifreeze in there. Burnt. Makes me wonder about the seals at the shaft.
These bikes are known for coolant rust as they have iron cylinder liners and they fill their coolant with rust very quickly, which is why it's wise to change it ever year, but most people don't, bikes like this are a perfect candidate for waterless coolant, but still so many people don't understand it properly so they continue to fill with rust, but as you saw, it washes out and is all good for the next year!
Awesome job, Del. Really breathed new life into that pump. Looking forward to the next one.
Another great video. You make it look so easy, but gaining confidence and experience myself, through watching your videos. Keep them coming
Thanks Shane, glad the videos can inspire you mate.. keep at it, and have fun.
Fantastic! Thanks a lot for youre video
That water pump looked absolutely filthy mate. OMG. Successful operation yet again.
(P) Now that’s was a bad pump! Much better to give it a new lease of life 👍🏻 well done guys.
Cheers buddy, dread to think what a new one would cost, and it was only dirty after all! Hope you're all ok there and settled in safe and well, catcha soon, D&Pxx
Nice work man.
You're very consistent now 👍
That pump was a mess nice work carbs next look forward to that
Don't forget the thermostat housing which will be the same inside, and the radiator which will be even worse, Ill get to the carbs in time mate, and we have a move coming up in the middle of it all too.. so one step at a time bud..
@@Moonfleet41 move ????
@@Cueballproductions1149 Yes mate..
@@Moonfleet41 house or garage
Thanks fpr a good video!
Del, Another Brilliant Job !
Great work as usual, loving this series 👍👍👍👍👍
Nicely done del its all comeing together that will be like a new bike when ur finished hope ur keeping well 👍🏻
How will you flush the cooling system? Citric acid and copious amounts of water?
In my experience after changing the coolant you have to change EVERY O-Ring in the system because they get hard and the only thing keeping it (somewhat) tight is the old grime.
Did it twice on my Honda NTVs. First time I changed the coolant and then it started leaking and on the second bike I just did it all at once :D
excellent video man !!! every piece coming out great ! cant wait for the final product . you guys stay safe !!!! cheers ! soon to be 1 million sub channel 👍
Thank you so much Brother, it's a fabulous journey and we're enjoying every step.. we have a few big changes coming, and the project may take a small rest for a while, but im planning to have it on the road by the summer... Take care and keep safe over there.. all the best. D&Pxx
Nice job Delboy wouldn’t expect nothing else all the best Tony
Could watch you mask stuff up all day!
Great result del 👍
Does this pump have a weep hole on the underside of the main body? If so, might be worth checking it hasn't got filled with paint...
Yes it does, checked it was clear..!
Good point!
cant imagine what the shop towels and rags budget must be HAHA. Thanks as always Del.
i buy a compressed block of rags once a year, costs me £10 in the weld supplies shop buddy.!
@@Moonfleet41 - Ah! I was wondering that, too. I've been using paper towels,
and it leaves lint and flakes and doesn't seal as well as cloth. Thanks.
@@daveinwla6360 Usually you can ask relatives (especially people like grandmothers) if they have any old towels, clothing, etc. Often you get LOADS of stuff for free :D
@@crasbee Charity shops sell old bed sheets for 50p.. just putting that out there,!
@@crasbee - My aunts will be sure that I've "gone 'round the bend" when I start asking for their old clothing! "Now Davey, I don't think it would fit you..." :-)
Dude you have to write a letter to uncle X-mas to put one extra large heavy duty ultrasonic cleaner under the tree in front your mancave for you.🧙♂️
Good idea!
Well ya got outa that 1 cheap,,,,well done
Absolutely amazing. Excellet job. Thank you for sharing! Hey Del I have a question, how strong is that paint against scratches? Works just fine or do I need to apply a clear coat?
Thanks for your kind words, The paint is a protection paint, designed to remain flexible and chip/scratch resistant... ive dropped tools on it and scuffed it with things, and no marks..!
@@Moonfleet41 Sounds good. Thank you a lot for that. I have learned many things by watching your videos. I am gonna start implementing some of that into my bike too :)
The pump fights an other day ... "Propelled" to - got to keep on Pumping . 😀
You can have any colour as long as its black ...... " I wanna see ya paint it paint it black 🤣
Well it worked for Henry Ford!!
Sweet nice job sir 🤘
Once again,Congrats!
Great result as always. Do you need to replace the seals or are they still good?
And for other North American users, have you found a product that works as well as Del's Tough paint?
Seals were thankfully perfect John, lifted the orange main seal out really carefully, and saved it. and in the USA i think 'Rustoleum' make a similar range of paints..!
Doctor Del says "Its time for Surgery".
Great work Del, I love this project it’s coming along nicely! As a matter of interest what fluid do you use in your parts washer, it looks more effective than what I am using.
Here you go mate, I use an emulsifiable solvent, which can be washed away with water as it's very helpful when painting parts, no oily residue left behind, also you can water it down and make it last a bit longer: www.spanner-monkey.co.uk/degreasing-solvent-emulsifiable-5l-59168?search=ak05&description=true
Very nice, thanks mate!
This has been a long series and I havent been taking notes. Could you please at the end line-up all your cleaning/degreasing products and your paint cans for a shot that will alow us to copy down what you've used? Tanks.👍
Briliant please keep going
Ah, a paddle-wheeler eh? . . . 'Mess-aslippy, Del t'clean' . . . (apols to Bobby Goldsboro : ) x
nice🤟🏽
First time ive seen inside one of those blighters, interesting stuff...what a slime ball was living in there eh? Great job on bringing it back Del, looks brill. Kind regards.
Fantastic video del do you keep the garage the same temperature while the paint is curing stay safe looking forward to next one 🇬🇧👍
Hi Richard, no i leave the heaters on until the last moment, then switch everything off and lock up... it's well insulated and as long as the temperature stays in double figures for a couple of hours thats fine...!
@@Moonfleet41 cheers mate 🇬🇧👍
Right! 🏍️
Even more of your favourite paint, Del😎👍
Although you've, probably, answered this before, would it be suitable as engine paint?
Engine casings, yes, it's fine, but not exhausts..!
@@Moonfleet41 cheers mate, I need to do mine this year. And no way would i paint my shiny stainless steel exhaust. Ride steady bud😎👍
another good one m8 really looking forwad to the carbs one m8 atb iain
Now you are the proverbial m8 Yon pump looks nasty but serviceable in truth Seen many like it in my time How are the hoses ???
Hoses thankfully are still supple and soft.. happy to refit them for now, got to keep the budget under control, already spent the same as the bike cost to buy..!
@@Moonfleet41 original budgets are often only to please the Mrs !!! Lol
Too many shiney things available to stay loyal to her wishes lol At least it aint some buxom babe taking all your money !!!! Lol
I’m trying to figure out how the impeller comes out so I can rebuild my 1050 water pump.
Various ways Nick, not sure about your 1050.. it could be retained by a pressed bearing, circlip or threaded retainer.. so check your service manual, the process should be detailed there..!
I don't understand the reason for stuffing rags in the orifices and then taping over the top. Why not just use tape alone? Am I missing something?
I would guess that it's to support the tape in order to avoid rips in the tape or gaps between the tape and the pump's mating surfaces formed from tension on the center of the tape "trampoline".
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So i have a 99 sprint and i got my new used pump and am about to attempt to do it ive already flushed my cooling system once but my question is is anything other than coolant going to leak when i remove it?
No, if the bike is upright, when you pull the pump out of the engine casing, no oil leaks out, and be conscious of the alignment of the pump drive when you reinstall it.
@@Moonfleet41 much appriciated your the man thanks
Are you planning on doing a full carb strip down mate,, clean, re jet, vacuum gauge balancing etc video, that`s one ide like to see sometime on a triumph.
No need for that level of invasion mate..same as there's no need to strip the crank out.. the bike ran like a watch when i bought it, perfect tick over.. so they'll get opened up top and bottom, cleaned through, diaphragms checked, and re-installed. no need to re-jet them when they're running perfectly.. 'cart ain't broke don't fix it' aye.!
@@Moonfleet41 exactly mate if it ain`t broke keep TF away from it LOL, ok but i do have a challenge for you, if you are game sometime in the future, how about a full on hardtail bobber chop build ?, maybe start with something like an old 1980`s / early 1990`s honda cb500, chop the back, weld on a rigid tail, sprung seat, forward controls, something mean looking, seen me loads on YT but not many UK one`s who show the full build start to finish, don`t know it`s something you`ve ever done or are into but it would make for one hell of a good series i rekon.
@@Moonfleet41 Might be worth checking the needles and emulsion tubes for wear while you're in there. When I rebuilt the carbs on my 1200 a few years back, all the needles had notches worn into them, and the holes in the tops of the tubes had been worn a little bigger. No wonder it was running rich!
all that break cleaner and other cemicals you can kiss the seal behind inpeler good bye it will leak wery soon
No it won't mate, brake cleaner doesn't harm the seals in your brake calipers, it would need to be a lot harsher than that to damage the rubber o-ring.
@@Moonfleet41 i realy hope you are right bicose my water pump leakd when i cleand it with break cleaner
Well that was satisfying!
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy first one to comment lol,, great video matey.
Ha ha. well done mate.! and thanks for your awesome support.