Last time we talked about the two areas of the engine that affect rotation: the externals and the internals. For those new to the article series, we are talking about a seized up engine, or an engine that refuses to rotate.What was not discussed was what are the most likely problem areas on an engine [...]
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Motorcycles have been in vogue for a long time. They are heavy machines which are rugged and heavy. Men have always liked riding motorcycles. Choppers – a type of motorcycle, has have been in existence since the end of the Second World War.Why did the choppers come into existence? Soldiers who fought in the Second [...]
A motorcycle is a two wheeled machine which is propelled forward by a motor. This motor is generally an internal combustion engine which imparts the forward momentum to the machine. The principle of gyro motion dictates the essence of motorcycle movement forward where the Centripetal and centrifugal forces balance each other while the bike is [...]
The choice of which tractor to purchase is crucial in guaranteeing that your farm works effectively and the wrong choice of tractor could result in loss of productivity and efficiency. In the current economic climate, many farmers and collectors are turning to vintage tractors as a way of providing cost effective farm machinery for their [...]
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We have been talking about ignition systems and their repair, but one important component is flywheel removal. Especially if you have an engine with points. Typically the points are underneath the flywheel, and when they go bad, the flywheel must be removed.You will discover that flywheels have illusive retention devices, in particular the rapid rewind [...]
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Two friends had a dream and while they worked together at a Milwaukee engineering firm they turned their dream into reality. We know their dream as – Harley Davidson. William S Harley and Arthur Davidson built the first 400cc single-cylinder engine in 1902. Joining them a year later was Davidson’s older brothers Walter and William [...]
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