Author Topic: Bodger's corner.  (Read 350 times)

iansoady

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Bodger's corner.
« on: March 24, 2023, 11:39:20 AM »

As my Triumph engine is a moveable (very) feast of mismatched parts from different engines from different years, I need to do various dry build so check everything fits as it should. Tired of chasing the crankcases round the bench I sought a solution. There are engine stands on the market but they cost knocking on £100. Surely I can do something I thought.

So here it is - made entirely of bits from my scrap pile, mainly a couple of 2x3 timber sections, various lengths of 8mm studding and some bits of assorted tubing. Total cost: £0. This is version 1.1 (note the gouge taken out of the near plank in version 1.0) and so far it seems to work very well.

Ian.
1952 Norton ES2
1986 Honda XBR500
1958(ish) Grumph.....

themoudie

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Re: Bodger's corner.
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2023, 02:25:21 PM »
After my own heart Ian.  ;)

Happy fitting, Bill

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Re: Bodger's corner.
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2023, 07:58:58 PM »
great idea that ian
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iansoady

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Re: Bodger's corner.
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2023, 08:54:44 AM »
It's been very useful for checking camshaft etc fit and also test installing gearbox internals. Still waiting for the dating certificate from the Greeves Riders' Association so I can register it.
Ian.
1952 Norton ES2
1986 Honda XBR500
1958(ish) Grumph.....