Something Broke ( gonna make more powerful 220hp coming up)

[Sparky59]

I don't think i've ever seen a picture of a torsional damper failing in that fashion???

 

[Kevin frazier]

I don't think i've ever seen a picture of a torsional damper failing in that fashion???

I dont know how i did it i just did it it was hard

 

[Tal]

well what ever you did you successfully made it sound like a Harley on idle!

 

[Gerald]

I dont know how i did it i just did it it was hard

So what's the solution to keep this from happening again, heavier, thicker snap ring, change to spiroloc? Might have to machine some off bearing to accommodate any change or machine shaft in the case of snap ring or spirolock. An awful amount of work to repair, not a fix at the track. Any idea what other Triumph racers do? Wonder if people from Triumph factory/engineers could help? Make something stronger, you'll find the next weak link.

 

[SpazOnaR3]

Hey killer... think you could do me a favor when you're in there? Could you measure how much clearance you have around those two helical gears when they are installed? I'm looking into getting different gear ratios cut for those two gears and I need to know how big I can go on the diameter on either of those gears before they hit something.

On a side note, I have an extra torsion shaft assembly if you need/want one... just PM me your address and I'll shoot it over to you.

 

[Nashvegas]

So what's the solution to keep this from happening again, heavier, thicker snap ring, change to spiroloc? Might have to machine some off bearing to accommodate any change or machine shaft in the case of snap ring or spirolock. An awful amount of work to repair, not a fix at the track. Any idea what other Triumph racers do? Wonder if people from Triumph factory/engineers could help? Make something stronger, you'll find the next weak link.

We came to the conclusion that once you are up into the upper rpm range it must stay linear power-wise. Don’t drop off and then slam full throttle. Next gear to give it “room” or you are asking too much from it, mechanically. I just feel bad because we didn’t notice the compressed part and I mentioned that maybe the starter solenoid kicked in against the flywheel. He popped that sucker off in two minutes. Nope, clean. Oops! He was absolutely right of where the sound,/problem was.

I should’ve taken an auto mechanics class in the 70s instead of woodworking! It always seemed so daunting to break an engine down. Hang out with Kevin, you’ll break some engines down. I will never, ever take my bike to the dealership again. This man knows what he is doing and I am getting O.J.T.

 

[CrzystghndKC]

We came to the conclusion that once you are up into the upper rpm range it must stay linear power-wise. Don’t drop off and then slam full throttle. Next gear to give it “room” or you are asking too much from it, mechanically. I just feel bad because we didn’t notice the compressed part and I mentioned that maybe the starter solenoid kicked in against the flywheel. He popped that sucker off in two minutes. Nope, clean. Oops! He was absolutely right of where the sound,/problem was.

I should’ve taken an auto mechanics class in the 70s instead of woodworking! It always seemed so daunting to break an engine down. Hang out with Kevin, you’ll break some engines down. I will never, ever take my bike to the dealership again. This man knows what he is doing and I am getting O.J.T.

What was the reason he lost his lights? That's what had has me puzzled.

 

[Kevin frazier]

What was the reason he lost his lights? That's what had has me puzzled.

sorry when i said no lights i meant no red lights, oil light, engine lights, warning lights like when the engine is hurt. I didn’t loose lights sorry i was just talking about the bad ones when its shot!

 

[Kevin frazier]

Hey killer... think you could do me a favor when you're in there? Could you measure how much clearance you have around those two helical gears when they are installed? I'm looking into getting different gear ratios cut for those two gears and I need to know how big I can go on the diameter on either of those gears before they hit something.

On a side note, I have an extra torsion shaft assembly if you need/want one... just PM me your address and I'll shoot it over to you.

Thanks for the offer, i may start collecting them the measurements i have taken look like a 5mm difference, the gear is close to a couple engine case ribs and looks like it was barely rubbing one rib at 12o clock, that had to be noise i was hearing, i have a split case i will install one and get a good measurement for ya

 

[stingray]

We came to the conclusion that once you are up into the upper rpm range it must stay linear power-wise. Don’t drop off and then slam full throttle. Next gear to give it “room” or you are asking too much from it, mechanically. I just feel bad because we didn’t notice the compressed part and I mentioned that maybe the starter solenoid kicked in against the flywheel. He popped that sucker off in two minutes. Nope, clean. Oops! He was absolutely right of where the sound,/problem was.

I should’ve taken an auto mechanics class in the 70s instead of woodworking! It always seemed so daunting to break an engine down. Hang out with Kevin, you’ll break some engines down. I will never, ever take my bike to the dealership again. This man knows what he is doing and I am getting O.J.T.

The going rate for service at dealerships is around $140 an hour.