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by bigfella
Tue Sep 13, 2016 7:33 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: New Camshaft 1977 R100 swap?
Replies: 3
Views: 1449

New Camshaft 1977 R100 swap?

Hi Guys, The camshaft on my project bike (R100/7) has been modified (read butchered) by having the weights welded onto the end as the thread has been broken off. Replacement cams appear to be made of rocking horse poo so I ask if I can replace with a newer camshaft even if that means using a differe...
by bigfella
Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:32 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Heat damaged heads - repair or replace?
Replies: 12
Views: 2791

Re: Heat damaged heads - repair or replace?

Hi fellows, I have since found out that the tubes in the heads I referred to are actually called protection tubes in the bmw parts book. I'm going to order some this week if they are still available. The pushrod tubes fit to the outer section of the jugs as you described, the protection tubes contin...
by bigfella
Sun May 25, 2014 6:37 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Heat damaged heads - repair or replace?
Replies: 12
Views: 2791

Re: Heat damaged heads - repair or replace?

exhaust and inlet sides of the head sitting flat there will be a gap under the middle.
by bigfella
Sun May 25, 2014 3:55 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Heat damaged heads - repair or replace?
Replies: 12
Views: 2791

Re: Heat damaged heads - repair or replace?

Thanks Steve, They have the pushrod tubes that fit to the cylinders no prob but the one I need fit into the heads under the rockers.

cheers, Sam.
by bigfella
Fri May 23, 2014 5:32 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Heat damaged heads - repair or replace?
Replies: 12
Views: 2791

Heat damaged heads - repair or replace?

Hi fellows of the brains trust, My \7 project has bumped another submerged object that I hope you help with. Having just purchased all the required valves, guides, seats, springs etc to recondition the heads I have found that they are a little warped and require machining. In the head there are two ...
by bigfella
Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:36 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: /7 engine teardown surprise
Replies: 3
Views: 1086

/7 engine teardown surprise

Hi Fellows, I'm presently stripping the engine from my R100/7 and have struck a little snag. Original double row cam chain is in place, puller is being manufactured for the crankshaft sprocket. Problem is the camshaft bearing housing is retained with a Philips head screw on one side and a slotted he...
by bigfella
Sun Mar 16, 2014 10:29 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: U-joint Dis-assembly
Replies: 9
Views: 2212

Re: U-joint Dis-assembly

I had access to a 50 ton press when I pulled mine apart. The 5 ton press I had at work would not budge it. And yes it did sound like a rifle when it let go.
by bigfella
Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:08 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Alpha Ignition for 70-78 airheads?
Replies: 24
Views: 7293

Re: Alpha Ignition for 70-78 airheads?

That would have been much better. like I said butcher not enthusiast.

I have seen crank triggered ignition systems but they took the place of the alternator - racing use only.
by bigfella
Wed Feb 26, 2014 12:43 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Alpha Ignition for 70-78 airheads?
Replies: 24
Views: 7293

Re: Alpha Ignition for 70-78 airheads?

No good for me! I need a crank triggered version for my /7 as the previous butcher, I mean owner, broke the thread off the camshaft and welded the advance assy to the end of the camshaft.

Unless some one here knows where I can find a new or good condition r100/7 cam.
by bigfella
Mon Nov 04, 2013 1:03 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Bad dogs!
Replies: 43
Views: 8376

Re: Bad dogs!

Do these guys have what you need George?

http://shop.siebenrock.com/index1.php?s ... sprache=en

or

www.boxer-gummikuh.de

cheers