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Richard W
Richard W
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RE: /5 Starter grinding noise. Will not engage.

You are having bendix issues. The bendix is the assembly on the end of the starter motor shaft that engages the ring gear on the flywheel. When the st...

5 years ago
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RE: Motometer - Tach / Speedo repair

OK then, in most analog speedos and tachs, the rotating cable drives a magnet. The magnet spins inside a co-axially located steel cup. The cup and mag...

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RE: Motometer - Tach / Speedo repair

I have worked on 3 or 4 sets of speedometers for the /6 and later side-by-side gauge sets.... but one of my other hobbies (when I'm not out in my Roll...

5 years ago
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RE: Needle Jet removal

• No thanks needed, I'm simply here to help. • I was able to secure larger jets by fishing around in the Max BMW parts fiche within other models. Be...

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RE: Needle Jet removal

@red-horse Higher number, larger jet.

5 years ago
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RE: Help- can't get my gearbox back on

My money is on 1) mis-alignment of the friction plate, or 2) friction plate installed backwards. NOTE: "Mis-alignment" is not a beauty contest winne...

5 years ago
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RE: '74 R90/6: left cylinder after or back firing above 3k rpm

Just a guess.... The rocker arms may have not allowed the inlet valve to close all the way, or as quickly as needed, thus allowing the valve to stay s...

5 years ago
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RE: Needle Jet removal

An 1981 RT is well into the EPA and DOT mandated carb leaning era that started in the mid-70's. Pollution and fuel efficiency were mandated over perfo...

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RE: Emerald ignition control unit failure

Obviously, David has a "nose" for ignitions. ?

5 years ago
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RE: Advice needed: New oil pump, or stick with old one?

Your first photo shows a double flatted hole in the oil pump inner rotor. The second photo shows a double flatted shaft coming out of the engine. Thos...

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RE: 1981 R100RT Center fairing cowling

Grab your #2 Phillips screwdriver and remove the 9 screws. Pull the cover forward and down. Nothing else holds it. They usually fall out as the screws...

5 years ago
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RE: Needle Jet removal

If the Needle is worn because of 40 years of banging around, then may I suggest that the Needle Jet is equally "banged up" ? After all, the Needle o...

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RE: Needle Jet removal

Not clear to me which you want..... â–ş David described how to remove and adjust the Needle. â–ş The Needle Jet is above the jet block. Remove the flo...

5 years ago
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