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Events / Engine will not start -Help
« on: 05 Aug 22, 10:35 pm »
Well after many months on and off building the Riley we are in a position to test run the engine and check the CVT and brake system.

The engine is a new one by Lifan, (we did not run when we got it), we did strip the governor out and disconnected the oil pressure switch so there should not be any problems with it cutting out however we do not have a spark to start with so any ideas please.

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Tech Forum / Fitting Body Tub
« on: 04 Apr 22, 12:22 pm »
Hi all,
We have a rolling chassis and want to make main body tub, what is the best way of fitting this to the chassis?

Your comments / suggestions welcome

Clive.

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Build journals / Mike Hawthorn's Riley Ulster Imp
« on: 23 Sep 21, 11:14 pm »
Hello All, we are Clive Hearsey & Gary Wakefield from Cheshire and we work together for a precision engineering company in the inspection department, we came along to Grimsthorp and had a wonderful day chatting to those members who where there racing and came away with lots of inspiration and advice.

After our initial prototype the White Riley is already being built by on of our members we needed to find a suitable replacement, this has come along in the form of the Tourist Trophy/ex Mike Hawthorn Riley Ulster Imp that was built in 1934 as one of two works cars for the 24 Hour Le Man of that year.

Our cyclekart will be known from now on as the H&W Riley Ulster Imp, so far we have a rolling chassis, engine with CVT and lots of enthusiasm.  I will add pictures and prototype info at a later date.

Cheers Clive & Gary

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For sale and wanted / Front Wheel Bearings
« on: 19 Jul 21, 08:03 pm »
I have for sale new No4 off SKF 6003-2RSH sealed ball bearing 17mm x 35mm x 10mm, these cost £26.39 but will take £15.00 plus postage.

Perfect for front wheel bearings.  These should have been 37mm o/d, but they sent the smaller size and no longer list 37mm o/d,  so are now surplus.

Contact Me via a private message for further details.

Clive

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Tech Forum / Engine Cut Off Switch Removal
« on: 25 Jun 21, 06:00 pm »
I would like to know how others have removed the existing engine cut off switch from their GX200 clone type engines and which wire did they cut to extend to a new cut off switch on the cockpit dash board.

Also, best place to buy pedals?

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Tech Forum / Air Cleaner
« on: 07 Jun 21, 11:11 pm »
I am in the process of doing away with the standard air box on my Lifan (Honda clone) and want to move the existing air cleaner element to side mounting, before I design and 3D print the final spacer I would like to know what others have used/ done ?

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Tech Forum / Engines
« on: 05 May 21, 10:28 pm »
Just a quick question regarding engine horse power, does it have to be 6.5hp?

I was going to use the Lifan engine but the supplier only has a 7hp unit available, would I be able to use it or does it have to be 6.5hp?

CliveH

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Where to get stuff / Rear Wheel Hubs
« on: 28 Apr 21, 11:19 pm »
What have others used for their rear wheel to axle hubs, my axle is Ø25mm and I have been looking on the Gemini site but their hubs for that size of axle are clamp on units, the only proper type of hub unit is for Ø1".

StefanN - Would it be possible to start a new thread on Where to get Stuff with just a list of suppliers and brief description of what they sell, it would save having to trawl through articles and not find an answer.

To start -
Steel Suppliers - Rapid Metals (www.rapidmetals.co.uk) They stock a complete range of metals for collection or delivery.

Axle Springs - Midland Motor Springs - (www.midlandmotorsprings.com) Suppliers of front axle springs

Engines - Westbank Wholesale (www.westbankwholesale.co.uk) Suppliers of Lifan engines etc

You get the picture



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Tech Forum / Engine Mounting Plate
« on: 27 Apr 21, 07:32 pm »
Just a quick one, I am about order steel for the chassis build and I would just like to know the rough size of the engine mounting plate please.

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