Update 12

jd2cyl1943 · Mar 30, 2023

Wiped oil on the block and reorganized my parts.

Richard G. · Mar 30, 2023

That looks great young man.
Richard

Janicholson · Mar 30, 2023

Good shop practices save time and money. Thanks for being receptive. All of us have learned some lessons the hard way. Jim

jd2cyl1943 · Mar 30, 2023

I figure that when somebody offers advice that they have a good reason so I usually act on it.

Janicholson · Mar 30, 2023

Good thought, however there are bogus influencers out there. Be chooosy. Jim

jd2cyl1943 · Mar 30, 2023

Okay, if somebody offers advice and it seems practical and like a good idea I act on it.

rustred · Mar 30, 2023

Thats good to hear. I was all ears at your age listening
and reading info. Was always open for suggestions and
still am. As time flys by in the future u will know
mechanics from the fly by nighters. I have my red seal
mechanics ticket for over 40 years. In my early 20s I was
a journey man mechanic. Plus I am not bragging as there
is a lot of mechanics without licenses that do good work.
Taking your apprenticeship you learn quite a lot in school
also when if come to technical stuff. Such as how a
carburetor works , how points and the electrical work.
Engine clearances. But now a days mechanics dont
hardly overhaul anything. Its just remove and replace the
part or parts. So if youre into fixing old stuff its listening
to the old as nowadays pretty sure points and carburetor
s are not even mentioned in class. A person cant even
find a person to do a carb job anymore of work on a
magneto, or even set points or set valves. Its a dying art.
Just as is the sound of them 2 bangers.

Stroby · Mar 31, 2023

Well said, very well said.

UncleTom · Mar 31, 2023

I will say, I was in your shoes one day when i was young. I wanted to know everything about mechanics. I was splitting motorcycle cases at 16 with home made tools. I had the desire to learn. You have the desire to learn. Hang in there and keep going. Good job.

larry@stinescorner · Mar 31, 2023

Mike(NEOhio) · Mar 31, 2023

I enjoy your updates so keep em coming. Most information here is pretty good but I've seen some really whacked opinions on repairs so be
choosy. I love working on my old stuff and been around machinery most of my working days but I'm not really experienced at engines so I
proceed very slowly and if something does not seem exactly right I'll make sure it is before moving on. Keep it up.

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