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Head work
#757264
11/27/18 4:28 am
11/27/18 4:28 am
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Paul Sammut
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Hi all, I will be removing the cylinder heads from my 1951 Rapide soon, this winter as I am assuming they need valve work (significant smoking on start up and trailing throttle; poor results in leak-down test. I also would like a couple of broken fins repaired. Any suggestions on who does the best work on these? Of course, I will check rings and cylinder surfaces, also I live smack in the middle of the U.S., by the way, in case there is someone reasonably close by. Thanks in advance, Paul
Paul
'74 Commando - Interstate "74 Commando - Hi-Rider, possibly '65 Atlas, mostly anyway '15 R1200 GS Adv '51 Vincent Rapide '58 Ariel Square Four
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Re: Head work
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11/29/18 4:56 am
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Paul Sammut
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Thanks, goodtry, it happens both when cold and even after a good long shakeout at operating temperature. Will contact Mr. Bewley. Kindest regards Paul.
Paul
'74 Commando - Interstate "74 Commando - Hi-Rider, possibly '65 Atlas, mostly anyway '15 R1200 GS Adv '51 Vincent Rapide '58 Ariel Square Four
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Re: Head work
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02/10/19 4:42 am
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Paul Sammut
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Hi Goodtry, my cylinder heads, barrels and pistons are in the good hands of Mr. Bewley, as per your recommendation. I await his verdict and expert repairs. Cheers, Paul.
Paul
'74 Commando - Interstate "74 Commando - Hi-Rider, possibly '65 Atlas, mostly anyway '15 R1200 GS Adv '51 Vincent Rapide '58 Ariel Square Four
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