This die holder allows us to chuck a die in a lathe tail stock to ensure
perfect die positioning. We give these to nerdy friends as Christmas
presents.
This
gearbox shifter mechanism cover comes from a Francis-Barnett Falcon
motorcycle. The circular plate on the upper right was missing. It's an
inspection hole cover. Where would you go to buy an inspection hole cover
for a 1958 Francis-Barnett Falcon? Moto Rapido fabricated one from 6061
aluminum.
This aluminum piston stopper screws in the spark plug hole. When the
piston is brought to contact with the stopper, you note the degrees on a
degree wheel, then turn the crank the other direction, mark the degree
point where it stops, and subtract the two points, to find true top dead
center. A dial indicator will do the same thing, perhaps more accurately,
but on some motors it is better to use a piston stopper.
This
custom-built leakdown tester allows Moto Rapido to test seals, whether old
or new, for leaks. Leaky seals cause lean running in two-strokes, and
often allow engines to race out of control, causing seizures.
A friend asked Moto Rapido to replicate a complete set of
Vespa motor scooter factory service tools. Here (above left and right) are
a few bearing and seal drivers.
This die holder allows us to chuck a die in a lathe tail stock to ensure
perfect die positioning. We give these to nerdy friends as Christmas
presents.
This
gearbox shifter mechanism cover comes from a Francis-Barnett Falcon
motorcycle. The circular plate on the upper right was missing. It's an
inspection hole cover. Where would you go to buy an inspection hole cover
for a 1958 Francis-Barnett Falcon? Moto Rapido fabricated one from 6061
aluminum.
This aluminum piston stopper screws in the spark plug hole. When the
piston is brought to contact with the stopper, you note the degrees on a
degree wheel, then turn the crank the other direction, mark the degree
point where it stops, and subtract the two points, to find true top dead
center. A dial indicator will do the same thing, perhaps more accurately,
but on some motors it is better to use a piston stopper.
This
custom-built leakdown tester allows Moto Rapido to test seals, whether old
or new, for leaks. Leaky seals cause lean running in two-strokes, and
often allow engines to race out of control, causing seizures.
