I guess I’m going to call him “Leo”

Post by **abscate** » 08 Jul 2023, 15:43

Be careful with those carbs, there are a lot of lawsuits over those

Post by **DonnVa** » 08 Jul 2023, 16:06

Well, it’s about 80% back together. 2 pre-run head bolt torques and initial valve adjustment done. I’ll finish putting it together tomorrow and cross my fingers, get it running nice and smooth.

Post by **DonnVa** » 09 Jul 2023, 14:20

1st heat cycle to torque the head bolts to 90nm. Carbs are just baselined, not adjusted.

Post by **scot850** » 09 Jul 2023, 21:12

Sounds and looks like a thing of beauty! Well done that man!

Neil.

Post by **DonnVa** » 10 Jul 2023, 18:30

I drove it around for a while. I probably put 10 miles on it a little while ago. It did fine, but I think my pickup tube in the gas tank is gone. Under 1/2 a tank, no gas. I guess if it can’t be resolved from the outside, I’ll have to get a new tank. 5 gallons until fill up will get me around town a little.

I think the springs are shot, but the steering is still tight. I’ll shake it down some more to prioritize the repairs. Anyway, it was a blast to get it out of the garage and on the road. I took a video, but it’s too much to post, so I’ll post some screen shots from it.

Post by **DonnVa** » 12 Jul 2023, 16:29

I’ve driven it the last three evenings in a row and he’s waking up. It seems to run better everyday. I just put a surprise I’ve had for it on. When I drill a hole, it will be a semi cold air intake.

Post by **DonnVa** » 12 Jul 2023, 20:59

Well, I went ahead and cut out a hole for the intake hose and used a filler neck grommet I purchased for the gas tank. It worked perfect for this hack. I’ve added another to my current VP cart.

Post by **scot850** » 17 Jul 2023, 23:09

Is that the air/filter box from a 144? Looks familiar but can't place it.

Neil.

Post by **xHeart** » 18 Jul 2023, 08:14

Where is Leo?

Post by **DonnVa** » 18 Jul 2023, 15:48

scot850 wrote: 17 Jul 2023, 23:09 Is that the air/filter box from a 144? Looks familiar but can't place it.

Neil.

Yes, it’s from a 140 series. I found it in a junk yard a month ago and saw gold.

xHeart - It’s in Richmond, VA.