Parts Arrived

Morning 

The couple of items that I needed to finish the rebuild of the front brake have arrived. 

More Parts Ordered

Hi

I have ordered the following from 45 Restoration Company in the USA:
- an angled zerk fitting
- a lock tab washer for the right springer fork
- the front brake adjusting screw that is missing
- a zerk fitting extension with the specific zerk fitting that fits the extension
- a steering dampener spring
- the fibre washers for the steering dampener
- a spring for the brake pedal.

I've asked them to ship the parts with international priority shipping.

Last Parts Ordered (I Hope!)

Hi

I have ordered some of the last parts that I need to complete the re-build:

The Horn Mount Bracket, including the front junction terminal

The washers, etc., that I need for the junctions on the seat post that connects to the battery and some other wires.

Finally, a Delco - Remy 16, 6 Volt Horn.

Hi

The horn (like the speedometer) on my Harley was not an original horn and I have been looking high and low for a Delco - Remy 16 6 Volt horn.   This week a battered old horn came up on auction on eBay. I managed to win the auction and the horn has been shipped to me. 

NOS Wiring have Arrived

Hi

The wiring harnass has arrived.  I am really happy about this purchase, as I want to restore the bike to as close as possible to it's original condition when it left the factory. So far virtually all of the parts are original. When I started out, the horn, the wiring and the speedometer was not original. I have managed to get my hands on an original speedometer. And have managed to get a NOS wiring loom. 

 

 

H-D 45 Instruction Manual has Arrived!

Hi

The Harley - Davidson 45 Instruction Manual has arrived. 

More Parts Ordered.

Hi

I am nearing the completion of the bike and have bought what I hope will be the last parts that I need.

More NOS Parts Ordered

Hi

My next parts purchase is to get a NOS wiring harness for the H-D.  But these are fairly expensive - especially if you are purchasing the parts in ZAR's.

But I have managed to find a bunch of NOS wiring parts on eBay for a 1941 H-D.  Here are some photo's:

Parts Have Arrived

Hi

It took a while, but the parts that I have ordered from the Netherlands have arrived:
- A new fuel shut-off valve;
- A new rear wheel bearing sleeve;
- Some cable clamps;
- Exhaust clamps;
- Jiffy stand U-bolt;
- Cateyes;
- Etc.

More Parts Ordered

Hi

I have ordered some more parts:

• From eBay I have ordered an oil pressure switch, a rear frame spark wire clip and a set of early H-D spark plug cooling adaptors.
• From 45 Flathead Service in the Netherlands I have order some small parts (see below).

NOS Parts have Arrived

Hi

The NOS parts have arrrived.

Rear Axle Roller Bearing Sleeve Kaput!

Hi

The rear roller bearing sleeve of my WL is kaput!  If you look closely you will see that the small roller bearing sleeve is really pitted.  I spoke to Doepie about it and he suggested that I replace the sleeve.

So - I have ordered a new roller bearing sleeve.

Parts for the Speedometer Restoration have Arrived

Hi

I have ordered a bezel and the gaskets for the Speedometer from Speedo_Rat on eBay - the parts have just arrived.

Some Engine Parts have Arrived

Morning 

I have picked up the head studs and nuts from the post office this morning. 

Hooray! - the Engine and Gearbox Parts have arrived

Hi

The engine and gearbox parts that I have ordered a couple of weeks ago from Clements Trading in the Netherlands have arrived.  This means that we are on track to have the engine and gearbox rebuild completed and fitted back onto the motorcycle during December 2015.

Parts Required	Number Required
35204-41 sprocket with seal  NOS	1
35195-26 keys for sprocket	2
36042-41 bush for kick start	1
2432-41 lock washers on clutch release arm	2
37458-41 bush	1
37335-41 seal kit	1
37462-41 clutch nut lock washer	1
38075-4 clutch springs	8
35344-41, thrust washer	1
9090 rollers
9075 roller @ 2 for both sides    all rollers	1
35216-26 lock washer on engine sprocket	1
26550-38 oil pressure unit	Not Available
31071-37 generator gear (oil slinger type)	Not Available
23960-29 crank pin NOS	1
24060-26 crank thrust washers (thickest available)	2
24331-36 gudgeon pin bushes	2
9321 rollers drive side of engine full set, 2 sets rollers adjacent to one another	1
9241 rollers for crank pin	1
9301 rollers for crank pin has 1 set each side of conrod	2
32585-36 distributor horseshoe  1567-36a	1
9084 rollers +0004” oversize
Primary chain?	1
Linkert Carburettor Bowl	1

Some Small Parts have arrived

Good morning (South Africa time)

I have received some small parts that I have ordered from 45 Flathead Service in the Netherlands.

Some nuts and bolts that I have ordered, as the stuff on the bike was beyond saving

 

 

Still More Engine Parts Ordered

Hi

Darn!  Just when I thought that I had all of the required engine and gearbox parts ordered that Doepie needs to do the engine, carburetor and the gearbox rebuild, he phones me to say that the head studs were damaged and that he suggests that I buy new studs.  He also mentioned that 3 of the nuts were damaged as well.  I ordered this from the Netherlands as well.

I took the opportunity to also buy the hardware that I need to fasten the primary chain cover, as the chain had mauled the inner and outer cover, as well as, the mounting hardware.  I have been able to fix the covers though.

I consequently ordered: