BillW
08-22-2008, 11:42 PM
Was looking through local Craigslist a couple of weeks ago and found a cheap Tecate. In about 5 minutes I decided I needed a new hobby. :naughty: So, I decided to do some learning :wondering and then hopefully have some fun!:w00t: I didn't realize there was so much interest out there as there is in this forum - which is awesome.:D :D Anyway, seller said it was running but was having problems with the engine and he brought it into a local shop. They tore the engine apart and said the cylinder needed attention. Apparently he didn't want to spend the money so trike came home w/ a box-o-parts and he garaged it for a couple of years. After I got it home, I loose fit everything together and it seems to be pretty complete - less some misc. bolts and the oil fill plug. (He says he has the stock exhaust pipe and will get it to me.)
My plan is to (1) get it running, (2) address other mechanical issues, and (3) make it look better after it runs decent. So, to start, I need to get it running. I am going to assume the bottom end is in running condition and just change the oil. For the top end, as I understand it, I either need to bore and Nikasil or sleeve the cylinder. Can I tell by looking at the cylinder if it has been sleeved previously or if it is the original Nikasil? Where should I send the cylinder to get the work done? I don't know what we have for local shops, but I wouldn't think most local shops would have the equipment to do this work and would usually send it out to a machine shop anyway? Since this is going on 25 years old, I don't expect a local shop to see many of these. . . ?:wondering
Any direction or comments would be appreciated as the only things I know so far are from reading the forum.:D Thanks, Bill
Sorry I can't seem to get the photos to show up. Looks like the links work though.
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My plan is to (1) get it running, (2) address other mechanical issues, and (3) make it look better after it runs decent. So, to start, I need to get it running. I am going to assume the bottom end is in running condition and just change the oil. For the top end, as I understand it, I either need to bore and Nikasil or sleeve the cylinder. Can I tell by looking at the cylinder if it has been sleeved previously or if it is the original Nikasil? Where should I send the cylinder to get the work done? I don't know what we have for local shops, but I wouldn't think most local shops would have the equipment to do this work and would usually send it out to a machine shop anyway? Since this is going on 25 years old, I don't expect a local shop to see many of these. . . ?:wondering
Any direction or comments would be appreciated as the only things I know so far are from reading the forum.:D Thanks, Bill
Sorry I can't seem to get the photos to show up. Looks like the links work though.
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http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo109/BillW_photos/134.jpg (http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo109/BillW_photos/P8220015.jpg)
[url]http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo109/BillW_photos/193.jpg
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo109/BillW_photos/P8220009.jpg
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/oo109/BillW_photos/P8220015.jpg