A technical forum for Commandos
There appears to be two readily available options, and I would like to hear back from any members who have used either of the above company products, is one better than the other - say - from porting perspective or is there anything else out there?
Has anyone got one they'd like to sell?
Thank you all!
As an aside to the straightening post regarding the Dommie footrest I thought i would relate my technique for straightening Commando footrest arms after correcting the very wonky looking arms on a customers Mk3.
This worked for the arms on both sides of the machine. The left side was bent forwards and up and the right side that holds the brake lever and master cylinder was bent upwards and backwards.
Are 1971 and 1972 Norton Commando frames the same.
Many thanks
I read on a previous forum that Castrol EP90 is the go for an 850 gearbox. Does anyone know where I can buy some in the US, most seem to come from the UK.
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Can anyone recommend a really good quality chrome plater in the south east. I live in East Sussex.
cheers
I may seekout a vapour blasting service nearby however, - I have a large pan, deep enough to emerge my Command MK3 cylinder head and it will sit comfortably on my gas cooker. I am sure that gently simmering the head for a few hours, with an appropriate cleaning agent will work well.
I would welcome feedback in particular hear what degreasing agents (ideally household product) member's recommend and the mix ratios. Thank you in advance for any feedback!
Hello folks: my 1st time asking a question here. Am rebuilding a 1971 Commando. After some reading I see you adjust by adding shims to left on the front and to the right on the rear. But on initial installation how many shims do you install on the off side where the bolt goes in.
Thanks
Dan Stinson
Hi. I have a late model1973 Commando that doesn't have the tube coming out of the oil pump. Which would hold the seal to the out timing cover in place. Is this correct?
Regards Peter
I'm having fun at the moment stripping down and rebuilding my Mk 2 Commando's engine for the first time - as a result the postie has delivered a number of expensive gadgets to our house and my toolkit has gained a ground down quarter Whitworth ring spanner!
I have studied hours of video and understand the workshop manual process for replacing the guides (and valves). One of the main suppliers seemed taken aback somewhat, that I would even contemplate such a job and should entrust it to a professional. Are there any non professionals amongst you who have done it themselves and what was your experience like?
Looking through the exhaust ports from the outlets back towards the guides and combustion chamber the alloy around the back of the guides seems rather random and if cast - then badly! Is this the norm please?
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