Dale your knowledge and attention to detail is something I truly admire, you Are the MAN! I love your show and look forward to all of them I learn new things every time I watch Thank you from a dedicated Fan.
Thanks Murray, bet you have been binge watching TH-cam to catchup. It is satisfying all the work done to this engine and it runs as it should, baring needing timing and points and condensers.
Yeah, think I won't be going on to restoration till next summer for it. Got other projects I need to finish up and need to get my daily rider dirt bike in to freshen up for next year.
Nice and crisp once you changed the Condenser Dale. There's something magical about a two stroke twin, no matter what the capacity. I love it, crate it up and ship it over! Nice Bultaco too. Best wishes, Dean.
I learn something every time I watch your videos Dale. Those tongue depressors in the carbs to sync them is genius! I’ll have to remember that for the first dual carb bike I work on 👍
Hey thanks Matt, it looks a little sketchy but works really pretty well. I think it gets them just as close as some of the high dollar waw zue tools out there.
Great accomplishment Dale ! Quite gratifying to see it spring back to action. It is now rejuvenated for its new life. Hope to see you take it for a ride in your next video. 👍
ther's nothing in the world that will give you as many fit's as carb's ,, my 750 has 4 of them, they will make you lose your religion 4 shure, i learned something from you on this one, thank's 4 the tip on the sparky points, i did not know that, iv learned a lot from just watching you, glad i found you on here some time back, you-da-man-dale...
Great Video Dale Your A Very Knowledgeable Dude I Learnt A Fair Bit From This And Other Videos Of Yours About Oil Injection Settings ETC That Was A Great Way You Synched The Carburettors I Enjoyed Watching It, Watching From AUSTRALIA
Sounds nice so far ! I definitely need to get me a small twin one day! They used to be pretty popular in France back in the day due to different licensing laws than we had in the Netherlands where you could only ride 50 cc bikes from your 16th. Then at 18 you could get a motorcycle license which back then would be unrestricted.
Hi I normally use Mikuni carburetor pop off pressure guage. 30 psi To test if there is leak at the needle and seat I polish The seat first with a Q-tip and car polish for a few seconds using a drill clean them really well put WD-40 and use the pressure gauge it should hold 4 to 5 PSI when it's upside down just by the weight of the floats I do that on all carburetors before I assemble them so I don't have any leakages thank you have a nice day
I recently read an old Suzuki service bulletin warning mechanics to be careful blowing compressed into carburetor vents because it could collapse the brass floats. It is bulletin number 39, dated January 27, 1969. It says a collapsed float will disrupt the standard fuel level and cause an over rich mixture.
That all makes sense to me, I don't know who in their right mind would blow compressed air into an assembled carb. But stranger things have happened I suppose. Non the less I have found a new float and it's on the way.
Doing stuff like that is cool, and this project would be really neat. Not sure I could pull it off though. And the parts.....not easy to find. Keep on dreaming man, do it if you can.
Another alternative is stat-o-seals, basicly an aluminum washer with an integral oring on the inside diameter. Been using them on the Kaw triples for over a decade now.
Could you not just turn the primer wheel thingy on the pump whilst holding the pump on full stroke in order to fill the pipes that go from the pump to the carbs? I guess it would take a while doing this way but it would prove that the pump is working and there is less chance of air bubbles in the pipes. Great 'catch' with that condenser! I guess those crushed floats are less buoyant simply because they will displace less fuel, its a long shot but dunking them in boiling water 'might' get them to 'pop' out.
Hi Dale, it seems to me that the missing air in the float would make it rest lower in the fuel. I have repaired a brass float by drilling a small hole in it and pressurizing it with air but that is hard to control, maybe a fluid (alcohol?) then solder up the hole. I wonder if one of those dent repair pads for auto dents would pull the collapsed sides out if a relief hole was drilled? Rich
I am sure that is having a detrimental effect. I found a new one and it's on the way. I have tried soldering and repairing floats in the past, it's a 50/50 proposition repairing them.
If the sides of the floats are pressed in won't that reduce the volume of displacement of the floats causing them to ride lower in the bowl? The consequence being that the needle valve will also ride lower.
I am fascinated by two strokes. It's a pity 2-T development stopped in the early 1980's due to pollution laws. 2-T engines seem much more efficient, compact and lighter than 4 strokes. I am sure more efficient 2-T combustion chambers, EFI/ECU, pointless timing could solve the smoking and modern polymers could solve crank seal problems. I remember the road legal water cooled Suzuki TX 125 enduro around 1983 making 24hp, the same as an older air cooled TS 250.
Me too Steve, always have liked the two strokes, make so much more power and are half the weight, what's not to like. Some newer two strokes starting to hit the markets again. I think you will see a comeback of sorts.
Another Great video Dale! Always learning something new when I watch your videos!
Thanks EJ, I learn a lot from the folks out there and just by doing new things, never too old to learn something new.
Dale your knowledge and attention to detail is something I truly admire, you Are the MAN! I love your show and look forward to all of them I learn new things every time I watch Thank you from a dedicated Fan.
Thanks for hanging out with me Joseph, I sure appreciate everyone that stops by each week.
Thanks Dale , she sounds really sweet . So nice to hear her with a fresh bore and crank .
Thanks Murray, bet you have been binge watching TH-cam to catchup. It is satisfying all the work done to this engine and it runs as it should, baring needing timing and points and condensers.
I just bought 67 Yamaha yr1 350cc & now try to get it running. I learn a lot from your videos & can’t wait to see more coming videos. Thanks 🙏
Awesome, would love to have a YR1, those were great bikes.
Thanks ❤
Hi Dale. I have a question. What kinds of oil you use for engine & motor oil? Thanks
I was amazed at how it started up so quick. That's a fantastic result. Well done.
Think some new points and condensers and some timing will improve things. But all in all, its a good day.
More great content Dale! Thanks for the update. Just a few more bits and pieces and you'll be able to put it to bed for the winter.😊
Yeah, think I won't be going on to restoration till next summer for it. Got other projects I need to finish up and need to get my daily rider dirt bike in to freshen up for next year.
Nice and crisp once you changed the Condenser Dale. There's something magical about a two stroke twin, no matter what the capacity. I love it, crate it up and ship it over! Nice Bultaco too.
Best wishes, Dean.
Thanks Dean, you will get no argument from me, going to pop the Bul in pretty soon, it doesn't need much, I have been riding it some.
So cool to see it running. It's a baby RD. Gotta love it, great job.
Yep pretty much a baby RD, I have a RD125 engine and it is a lot smaller that it. Love these little machines.
Thank you for showing us that spark from the points means a bad condenser! I learn something from each of your videos. Can't wait for the next one!
Thanks Pete, that is the worst I have ever seen, like an arc welder!
I learn something every time I watch your videos Dale. Those tongue depressors in the carbs to sync them is genius! I’ll have to remember that for the first dual carb bike I work on 👍
Hey thanks Matt, it looks a little sketchy but works really pretty well. I think it gets them just as close as some of the high dollar waw zue tools out there.
Awesome to hear her run again! Popped right off, and a great sounding little twin! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and bikes with us.
It's a cool little bike, lots of fun this one. Some challenges too.
Love too see another one restored. Great job brother
Thanks Cain
All your hard work is starting to pay off Dale , it sounds Awesome !
Thanks John
Great accomplishment Dale !
Quite gratifying to see it spring back to action. It is now rejuvenated for its new life.
Hope to see you take it for a ride in your next video. 👍
Think it needs a tune up, got points, condensers, new float and pin on the way. Yep, I want to see how it goes.
That was sweet, started on the 4th arm kick.
I see you dug the Bul out too.
I like these little bikes, easy to start, yep been riding the bul.
Hey Dale, just tuned in, got my hot apple cider and a snack.
Let’s see this thing fire up and run.
Don I was kind of hoping for Nachos!
ther's nothing in the world that will give you as many fit's as carb's ,, my 750 has 4 of them, they will make you lose your religion 4 shure, i learned something from you on this one, thank's 4 the tip on the sparky points, i did not know that, iv learned a lot from just watching you, glad i found you on here some time back, you-da-man-dale...
I know James, the only thing worse than a carb is an old carb.
Great Video Dale
Your A Very Knowledgeable Dude
I Learnt A Fair Bit From This And Other Videos Of Yours About Oil Injection Settings ETC
That Was A Great Way You Synched The Carburettors
I Enjoyed Watching It, Watching From AUSTRALIA
Thanks Jon, I sure appreciate you watching from down under.
I'll have to keep that pop sickle stick trick in mind for doing a rough sync on carbs.
It works pretty slick.
Excellent mate! It started so easily. Nice one. Sure was a decent arc across those points.
Cheers, Peter.
Hey Peter, man those points looked more like arc welding.
@@montana2strokeracer 😂
Hey dale
Great as ever I have found it easier to hand prime the oil feeds by holding the cable pulley fully open and turning the geared priming wheel
Yeah, it works good for a single but this twin has a long pipe, will take forever.
Nice catch on that bad condenser ...
Thanks Tom, this one was in your face bad.
What a great sound! I wanna live in Swegerland!!!
Thanks, buddy, they are great machines.
Sounds nice so far ! I definitely need to get me a small twin one day!
They used to be pretty popular in France back in the day due to different licensing laws than we had in the Netherlands where you could only ride 50 cc bikes from your 16th. Then at 18 you could get a motorcycle license which back then would be unrestricted.
These smaller bikes are just fun. Can be a challenge too.
@@montana2strokeracer got to say they can be, but with your help we're all getting better at it Dale !
Regards, Ard
Thanks for taking the time to video and post.
As ever take care
Thanks, buddy, sure appreciate you supporting the channel.
Congrats Dale!
Thanks Dave.
Sounds sweet Dale!
Thanks Darren, they are great little bikes.
great job dale sounds pretty good bit of fine fettling be sweet as are u going to convert to pointless ignition next video please
I am thinking about converting it. Not sure at this point.
Hi I normally use Mikuni carburetor pop off pressure guage. 30 psi To test if there is leak at the needle and seat I polish The seat first with a Q-tip and car polish for a few seconds using a drill clean them really well put WD-40 and use the pressure gauge it should hold 4 to 5 PSI when it's upside down just by the weight of the floats I do that on all carburetors before I assemble them so I don't have any leakages thank you have a nice day
Very nice ! 👍
I recently read an old Suzuki service bulletin warning mechanics to be careful blowing compressed into carburetor vents because it could collapse the brass floats. It is bulletin number 39, dated January 27, 1969. It says a collapsed float will disrupt the standard fuel level and cause an over rich mixture.
That all makes sense to me, I don't know who in their right mind would blow compressed air into an assembled carb. But stranger things have happened I suppose. Non the less I have found a new float and it's on the way.
I have boiled floats in water to get them to pop out again. As long as they have no leaks and aren't damaged.
I have found a new one, but I may just try the boiling to see if it will pop out. Good tip, thanks.
Imagine the creation of a four inline or square four with these cilinders 180cc. I was dreaming about designing one with FS1 cylinders
Doing stuff like that is cool, and this project would be really neat. Not sure I could pull it off though. And the parts.....not easy to find. Keep on dreaming man, do it if you can.
Getting hard to find points for CB Hondas now...have to mod the Chinesium ones in some cases.
Yes, that's for sure, what we have to do to keep these machines running.
me too!
Fiber or copper washers on injection fittings? On both sides? Thx for your dedication to sharing your knowledge!!! Dale rocks.
Thanks for hanging out in the shop with me Philip.
Another alternative is stat-o-seals, basicly an aluminum washer with an integral oring on the inside diameter. Been using them on the Kaw triples for over a decade now.
Nice!
Hi Chris, thanks for giving us a watch.
Could you not just turn the primer wheel thingy on the pump whilst holding the pump on full stroke in order to fill the pipes that go from the pump to the carbs? I guess it would take a while doing this way but it would prove that the pump is working and there is less chance of air bubbles in the pipes. Great 'catch' with that condenser! I guess those crushed floats are less buoyant simply because they will displace less fuel, its a long shot but dunking them in boiling water 'might' get them to 'pop' out.
Hi Dale, it seems to me that the missing air in the float would make it rest lower in the fuel. I have repaired a brass float by drilling a small hole in it and pressurizing it with air but that is hard to control, maybe a fluid (alcohol?) then solder up the hole. I wonder if one of those dent repair pads for auto dents would pull the collapsed sides out if a relief hole was drilled?
Rich
I am sure that is having a detrimental effect. I found a new one and it's on the way. I have tried soldering and repairing floats in the past, it's a 50/50 proposition repairing them.
If the sides of the floats are pressed in won't that reduce the volume of displacement of the floats causing them to ride lower in the bowl? The consequence being that the needle valve will also ride lower.
I think that is correct Bob, I have a new on the way, just not going to mess with it.
Those crushed floats may not be as buoyant do to there reduced size. Maybe compensate by setting the height differently.
Got a new one in route.
Its coming back to me ,
I was was informed as an apprentice the condensers job is to quench the arc across the points , does that sound correct ?
Yes, it is part of the job, so that the points will last longer and not burn up.
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The deformed float might occupy less volume. Could this be one of the reasons for the higher fuel level than expected level
Don't really know the science of it. It's not good for sure, got another on the way. That should fix her up.
I am fascinated by two strokes. It's a pity 2-T development stopped in the early 1980's due to pollution laws. 2-T engines seem much more efficient, compact and lighter than 4 strokes. I am sure more efficient 2-T combustion chambers, EFI/ECU, pointless timing could solve the smoking and modern polymers could solve crank seal problems. I remember the road legal water cooled Suzuki TX 125 enduro around 1983 making 24hp, the same as an older air cooled TS 250.
Me too Steve, always have liked the two strokes, make so much more power and are half the weight, what's not to like. Some newer two strokes starting to hit the markets again. I think you will see a comeback of sorts.
Pulling up a chair.
Fantastic content Dale, as always.
Kinky 🤗🤣