removing fuel pump, tach. chunk
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removing fuel pump, tach. chunk
Can I just leave it all off since I don't need the mechanical pump, nor the tach. drive? How is camshaft endplay controlled? I'm so lazy
1977 Gl 1000
1976 F1 750 SS
1973 Ironhead chopper
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1974 dohc 450 chopper project
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1976 F1 750 SS
1973 Ironhead chopper
2007 Road King
1974 dohc 450 chopper project
1976 Gl 1000 parts bike
600rr parts bike
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Re: removing fuel pump, tach. chunk
A few here have simply taken a hammer and with a crisp blow knocked the tach/fuel pump end of the shaft off the cam. Then make a cover for it. I’m sure you could cut it off too.
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
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77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
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Re: removing fuel pump, tach. chunk
wow. That sounds scary. I think I will cut it off.
1977 Gl 1000
1976 F1 750 SS
1973 Ironhead chopper
2007 Road King
1974 dohc 450 chopper project
1976 Gl 1000 parts bike
600rr parts bike
1976 F1 750 SS
1973 Ironhead chopper
2007 Road King
1974 dohc 450 chopper project
1976 Gl 1000 parts bike
600rr parts bike
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Re: removing fuel pump, tach. chunk
A wise man recently made an excellent recommendation when I went to electric fuel pump. So, here is what I did a couple of months ago - but I was keeping the factory tachometer:
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Re: removing fuel pump, tach. chunk
looks like something I would do,......in fact I did Removing it completely would require cover plate anyway, to seal against oil leaking
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Re: removing fuel pump, tach. chunk
where did you get that end cap??
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79 CLEANED UP AND SOLD
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Re: removing fuel pump, tach. chunk
Custom,....I made mine
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Re: removing fuel pump, tach. chunk
If you're talking about the modified factory piece pictured above, that was the idea Doug (Cyborg) passed along to me.
It is described here:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=63520&hilit=fuel+pump
It is described here:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=63520&hilit=fuel+pump
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Re: removing fuel pump, tach. chunk
Thanks nice job Cyborg looks factory..you picked good shop for the weld..and DR did a nice job too...
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98 1500 SE..
99 1500 SE SOLD
97 SE 1500 SOLD
83 SOLD
82 REBUILT sold!!!
81 DAILY RIDER sold her ((!
81 REBUILT SOLD!!!
81 REBUILT SOLD!!
80 REBUILT SOLD
79 IN BASKET PARTS FOR SALE
79 CLEANED UP AND SOLD
78 REBUILT SOLD
77 REBUILT SOLD
76 SOLD/PARTIAL REBUILD
76 REBUILT AND SOLD
75 REBUILT SOLD
75 REBUILT SOLD
75 REBUILD SOLD
FAIR WINDS,
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99 1500 SE SOLD
97 SE 1500 SOLD
83 SOLD
82 REBUILT sold!!!
81 DAILY RIDER sold her ((!
81 REBUILT SOLD!!!
81 REBUILT SOLD!!
80 REBUILT SOLD
79 IN BASKET PARTS FOR SALE
79 CLEANED UP AND SOLD
78 REBUILT SOLD
77 REBUILT SOLD
76 SOLD/PARTIAL REBUILD
76 REBUILT AND SOLD
75 REBUILT SOLD
75 REBUILT SOLD
75 REBUILD SOLD
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Re: removing fuel pump, tach. chunk
Full disclosure , the pictures are not of mine. Mine is painted to match the engine, but if polished, would look just like it. Desertrefugee did a great job.
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Re: removing fuel pump, tach. chunk
looks better now.
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1977 Gl 1000
1976 F1 750 SS
1973 Ironhead chopper
2007 Road King
1974 dohc 450 chopper project
1976 Gl 1000 parts bike
600rr parts bike
1976 F1 750 SS
1973 Ironhead chopper
2007 Road King
1974 dohc 450 chopper project
1976 Gl 1000 parts bike
600rr parts bike
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Re: removing fuel pump, tach. chunk
That does look good. At some point, I'll consider alternate gauges, but for now, I'm happy with the factory stuff tucked under the fairing.
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Re: removing fuel pump, tach. chunk
My Wing came without a fuel pump or the tach "elbow". I found one and if the pump does not function, then this is good to know. I figure it is about $120 even if I have to buy a new pump.
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Re: removing fuel pump, tach. chunk
On one of my recent builds, lost track of which one but it is documented here, the cam rolled off the bench onto the concrete floor, the end with the gears for the fuel pump just snapped off cleanly. I made a flat plate like the one shown above and a paper gasket. Added a GL1200 electric pump. Didn't add a relay but should have.
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