Somewhere earlier in this blog I’ve mentioned that at the conclusion of every restoration I’ve ever undertaken there’s a grommet, widget or whatever left over with no apparent home. Well this Atco restoration is no exception. The photo shows two flat plates roughly 2” x 1” which I think may have something to do with the fuel tank mounting brackets but having looked very carefully at the video I took during dismantling their location is nowhere to be found. The machine hasn’t yet collapsed so they can’t be that important but any suggestions would be appreciated.
are they iron brass leather? are they flixible, or look like they were once bent? give us a clue. lol
ReplyDeleteSteel, flat (never bent), 21/4" x 1" x 3/32". 1/4" holes at 11/4" centres.
ReplyDeleteRoy, these look like the backplates for the exhaust guard brackets. What you should also have is a long strip of steel, around 18in by 1in, with two holes at either end and two U-shaped clasps with threads on each finger. The clasp goes around one of the cross-spars, through the strip, then through one of these backplates and is then secured in place with some nuts. Keith.
ReplyDeleteThanks Keith - I do think you're right but I can't check 'till my siezed back has abated then I'll get down on all fours and have a look. Regards Roy.
ReplyDeleteUpdate. Sorry Keith I misunderstood the area to which you were referring - I'm not thinking straight at the moment. My machine never had that strip over the exhaust so these plates must belong elsewhere. Their 'home' remains a mystery but thanks for your input.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if Kieth is refering to the same part that I suggested. I described it as a main drive chain guard, but that same guard would prevent oil being flung onto the hot exhaust. I've just checked your photo and your machine "did" have one.
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