1974 Norton Commando 850 - Part 8 - Gaskets
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- Опубліковано 22 лют 2022
- 1974 Norton Commando 850 - Part 8- Gaskets
I hope that you will enjoy this little mini series of the new motorcycle in the mighty garage! Hopefully you got the chance to watch the Christmas special during which I revealed this new bike. In this episode, we will change the tires, and try and start the bike again.
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Snap-On torque wrench! Very fancy
Hehe, yes I keep that in my bedside cabinet 😉 best wishes
I do like your block, I'm using an old piece of glass, plus I like the wire in the vice for annealing the washers, great simple idea
Thanks a lot Kevin!
Good morning Mike,
Breakfast again and watching your Video.
Smoke and no mirrors.
Hi Mike. That is just the most beautiful sounding beast. It occurred to me watching your annealing process that these video are also about the dying art of garage craft. Yes, we can watch a how-to but details like the facing stone and wet & dry flooded with machine oil just take this somewhere else.
Many thanks Kym. I do appreciate it! Best wishes
The breathing systems on these are not the best due to the pistons going up and down at the same time. I think Jim Schmidt has one of the best breather adapters out there, but it is a pricey piece. Jim's video on the subject was an eye opener for me. However, a cheap brake booster check valve from an auto parts store works wonders as well. The part number for Dorman check valve I used on my Mark III was 80190, Amazon has them for less than $5. No more leaks, and I have no way to prove it other than the butt dyno the bike just feels much more alive. Cheers and thank you for another great video.
So much for the advice, Eric. Cheers, Mike
Always love those small victories with projects. Nicely done, Mike!
Mike, suspending the parts in the ultrasonic cleaning solution rather than just chucking them in should give you better cleaning results. Either a wire basket or just hanging them on hooks suspended by a wire across the top of the machine should do the trick. Cheers Jimmy.
Many thanks for the advice James. I appreciate that tip! 👍
@@TheMightyGarage Another trick is to place small parts in a heavy duty [freezer] double zip lock baggie. Fill the bag with your favorite solvent. Then fill the ultrasonic machine with tap water. Place the baggie into the water. This accomplishes two things. #1 It helps keep your ultrasonic cleaning machine clean. #2 It reduces the amount of solvent or cleaner needed.
Many thanks Charles for this tip. I really appreciate it
It's always nice when the first (and easiest) fix solves the problem. I didn't know I was supposed to anneal my copper washers like that.
A bit late, and you may already have it covered, but the there's a leak path past the threads of the studs that hold the rocker covers. It's a good idea to use thread sealant or locker on those threads.
Best to use one piece rocket spindle covers and only use one silicone gasket per each. Or two silicone gaskets per original two piece spindle covers because the original paper type gaskets will eventually leak.
Thank you very much Jim. I appreciate your advice! Good idea to use 2 gaskets to retain the original look! Best wishes, Mike
Nice job Mike. Glad you were able to find/fix in your own workshop. Cheers, Dan. 👍🇨🇦
Another great video Mike.
Thanks Graham! Hope all is well. There’s a longer Vincent ride video coming up on Sunday that I hope you will enjoy 😉
Hi Mike .Just resently found your channel .I live in Alberta Canada but have a 1973 850 Norton Commando in North Bend Oregon at my brothers place .and hope to get there next winter to work on it and get it running lots of good repairs on your channel
Hi Dan, many thanks for connecting. Great to hear that there is another Commando in Oregon :-) hope everything goes well with the project. Please let us know if you are passing through Portland and perhaps we can connect. We were all hoping to come up to BC for a rally last year, but unfortunately it was canceled.Best wishes, Mike
Hello mike video génial, tout très bien expliqué , le top. Gilles français
Salut Gilles! Merci pour votre note. J'espère que tout va bien. Meilleurs vœux
received the package; word of caution, although the parts seem to be of the highest quality the shipping and customs costs were as much as the parts.
Thanks Malcolm. Yes, the shipping costs these days are a fortune. It cost so much to get anything from the UK these days and it can take ages for them to arrive. Best wishes, Mike
Beautiful job Mike.👍Love that Norton!🥰😎🐸
Another enjoyable video mike, thank you.
Thank you for another informative video! Aways enjoy watching. Looks like the bike is getting ready to hit the road soon..
Cheers..
Nice job Mike and an easy fix , Them rocker covers need a polish though , you're driving me mad , I've just booked a ticket , I'm coming to do em for you
😀😀 That was funny Gary! Come on over!😀
@@TheMightyGarage I would if I could matey , but never say never 😉😁
Mike enjoys tormenting us polishing freaks by refusing to polish his valve covers etc.
@@pdm2201 He's not the messiah , he's a very naughty boy ( Monty python Life of Brian )
Too quick... I use no silicon gaskets, but the usual Andover Norton stuff with a thin layer of gasket sealer, while having these in stock. They are oiltight, too.
Awaiting another fine video.
Conny and Uwe
Thanks for the info! Hope you have a nice weekend. Best wishes
Better than new. Enjoyed the vid Mike. Explain the heating of the washers if you will.
Sure thing Henry. Annealing the copper washers softens them, making them more malleable when re-applying the nuts/bolts. It's especially important to help prevent oil leaks. Otherwise the washers go hard and brittle over time and compress and are not as effective. Annealing the washers makes them like new again! Best wishes, Mike
@@TheMightyGarage Mike, I had know idea , that's good knowledge, thanks.
Tick that one as 'sorted' Mike .. 😉 .. 😂 .. 👍 .. 🏍
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Very interesting gaskets..I wonder whats the name of jim Smiths Company...couldnt find it...
I have problems with this leaking also..tried everything....
Thanks Bo. Jim’s details are in the video description. Good luck with your bike! Cheers
Nice work - the engine has an electrical mis fire problem I think. Its too sudden and erratic to be a fuel problem?
thanks Mike for the vid, where do you source the silicone gaskets?
Hi Malcolm, the details in the description of this video. Cheers, Mike
@@TheMightyGarage thanks, dont normally go into the vid description, cheers Mike. the site has many interesting Norton items, parts and gaskets on the way :)
Well done, glad it was nothing major! By the way, what size ultrasonic cleaner is that! In Liters perhaps?
Thanks Hillary, the ultrasonic cleaner holds 2.5L. It's a good size and handles everything without any problem. Cheers
@@TheMightyGarage thanks for the info Mike!
Is it possible to tell me what the name of stone you use to make your gasket surfaces flat...as always keep the videos coming I am learning so much so I can work on my norton
I think its an 'engineers block' either granite or steel, with wet and dry paper of preferred grade taped to the top?
@@bananabrooks3836 thank you
Mike, at 4:13 you are choking up on the shaft of the torque wrench. That is a "no no" To obtain a proper torque, only hold the wrench by the knurled grip.
What do you mean by 'choking'? I cant see Mikes done much wrong there especially at 8ft/lbs.
@@bananabrooks3836 I mean he's choking up on the handle. I guess you never played baseball as a kid. He's grabbing the torque wrench in the middle rather than down on the end where you're supposed to grasp it. Doing that alters the accuracy of the torque wrench.
@@charleskuss8538 Only if the torque wrench is 'length dependant' Cricket, not bb
@@bananabrooks3836 American baseball term regarding hand placement on the bat. Choking up means to grip the bat higher up than is normal, thus shortening the bat's useful length.
@@bananabrooks3836 Like choking up on a baseball bat. It means to place your hands higher up on a shaft than is intended.
Well done Mike but you are still desperate to polish I know 😉
😀😀 I know!!
A Norton leaking oil??? nahh, impossible!
😄😄
That is a lovely bike!!! and it is getting better and better! I have had an Atlas and they just are oil showers! but, what`s perfect in life!!!
Not "exciting" to watch, but very therapeutic!😊
You should be wearing gloves 🧤 a bike of such pedigree deserves better 😀
Take care Mike ☕️
😀😀 Thanks David. All the best. Cheers, Mike