1978 CCM Replica Build
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Re: 1978 CCM Replica Build
awesome that will also be on the order I reckon. Hopefully have some walls and a roof on the workshop by the end of November and my build can get into full swing.
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Yes walls and a roof helps!
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Hi All,
I haven't disappeared into the abyss , i've just simply been trying to fight the rain and now frost to get this workshop up. I now have all my walls and windows but as christmas looms funds always get diverted
That said the wedding date will not move and therefore the bike must be built in time, photos to follow!
I haven't disappeared into the abyss , i've just simply been trying to fight the rain and now frost to get this workshop up. I now have all my walls and windows but as christmas looms funds always get diverted

That said the wedding date will not move and therefore the bike must be built in time, photos to follow!
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Wedding photos to please
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A while to wait there Baz, wedding is August.
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What a gorgeous looking bike!
I am building another rolling chassis around a Starfire frame to use my Victor engine in, hoping it doesnt cost me more than I let that Blazer SS, (Its not a Trailblazer!!), go for.
If you are still looking for the kickstarter mechanism, go for the thicker quadrant as the standard B44 ones snap, it does mean you have to change the outer timing case for one with a bigger hole, but they are common and cheap.
As I am also selling my 66 B44VE, I am converting this :- https://www.flickr.com/photos/kenjonbro ... 902784307/ from a seldom used garage Queen to my everday workbike which involves me putting my stainless wheels on in place of those very shiny alloy ones, using an older set of forks instead of those NOS ones, but most importantly, that rather tuned and shiny B44 engine will go in my Starfire project and I have this week put my B50 engine into the pictured bike, now this is the engine that might still be shown by DVLA as residing in your Blazer SS, so, if you haven't done it already, can you send your logbook off to DVLA to get your new engine shown as I am about to send my logbook off to change engine and am worried that there is the very remote possibility that the DVLA might be efficient enough to see two bikes both seemingly using the same engine!
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Have done Pete, Still awaiting my V5C to return.
I have the thicker quadrant and suitable outer case all sorted and have quite an array of parts gathering to build her up, soon as my workshop roof is on I'll be sorted and get cracking....
Joe
I have the thicker quadrant and suitable outer case all sorted and have quite an array of parts gathering to build her up, soon as my workshop roof is on I'll be sorted and get cracking....
Joe
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Finally plucked up the courage and placed my big order with both Mark and Ed to get this engine thumping. Lots of shiny things coming to me!!!!
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hope so, - hope so......Malcolms Lad wrote:Lots of shiny things coming to me!!!!


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Both deliveries have arrived and im no where near either of them atm ..... how frustrating,
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My hat goes off to MR Ed V, Forged Piston and Chromoly pushrods are a true work of art, cant wait to go see the mountains of bits that are accumulating at home!!!
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guess mountains of work is more accurate.Malcolms Lad wrote: the mountains of bits

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Regarding putting a 441 engine in an OIF, what I found was the rear engine plates almost line up, but not quite, I found just elongating the holes in the plates worked. For the width difference, I put stainless spacers and longer bolts on those plates until it met the engine.
Hradest thing is your B44 oil pipes will foul on the footrest frame tube, not nice to spoil a frame by cutting that off, what I did was make a small alloy block, tapped to take standard B50 screw in oil pipes that then bolts to the sump in the same way your standard oil pipe junction thing bolts up, make sure the oil holes line up.
There are threads and pictures on the forum somewhere.
My 441 goes very well indeed with an Ed V flowed head, megacycle midrange cam and larger bore exhaust.
Pete Charlton
Hradest thing is your B44 oil pipes will foul on the footrest frame tube, not nice to spoil a frame by cutting that off, what I did was make a small alloy block, tapped to take standard B50 screw in oil pipes that then bolts to the sump in the same way your standard oil pipe junction thing bolts up, make sure the oil holes line up.
There are threads and pictures on the forum somewhere.
My 441 goes very well indeed with an Ed V flowed head, megacycle midrange cam and larger bore exhaust.
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Sounds good Pete,
I'm well versed in the early engine clash points from throwing that B40 engine in the Trailblazer unbelievably ten years ago now
I am working on flowing the head atm at work.... done a dress up in the chamber due to some heavy corrosion and a repair to the plug thread, When I get back to england I will then port out the exhaust to 1 1/2" and begin making my exhaust. I also opted for MC's colsibro valve guides and inlet stem seal kit.
Can't wait to get moving on it now, had another set back with the workshop, some locals have been talking to the council so have an inspectorate coming in the next week or so to see that its all within spec before I can continue.
Joe
I'm well versed in the early engine clash points from throwing that B40 engine in the Trailblazer unbelievably ten years ago now

I am working on flowing the head atm at work.... done a dress up in the chamber due to some heavy corrosion and a repair to the plug thread, When I get back to england I will then port out the exhaust to 1 1/2" and begin making my exhaust. I also opted for MC's colsibro valve guides and inlet stem seal kit.
Can't wait to get moving on it now, had another set back with the workshop, some locals have been talking to the council so have an inspectorate coming in the next week or so to see that its all within spec before I can continue.
Joe
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Some minor progress finally have all my emblems and decals sorted, some more small trimming on the tank badges required. Also lots of shiny parts more photos this evening.






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Latest update:
I've tried the castings in the gap and trialed the carb which seems to be close but its all going to work out well.


I've tried the castings in the gap and trialed the carb which seems to be close but its all going to work out well.


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So the beast of for rebore and head machining, making good use of some of the bits supplied by Mark and Ed. Will get some workshop build photos this evening too as the last pic was a dirty hole in the ground.
Not long to get her built now, starting to feel the pressure!
Not long to get her built now, starting to feel the pressure!
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Successful day at Kempton, plenty of OIF stuff lying about the place. Great to finally meet Chris (midgie) also, helped me out a great deal with some small parts that have been a sticking point.
Also got my downpipe sorted...
Lots of pics coming tomorrow really getting somewhere with this now.
Also got my downpipe sorted...
Lots of pics coming tomorrow really getting somewhere with this now.
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take it easy, - BSA's needing passion, - to build them up -- and keep them going.....Malcolms Lad wrote:Not long to get her built now, starting to feel the pressure!

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nice to meet you joe, good luck with your project.Malcolms Lad wrote:Successful day at Kempton, plenty of OIF stuff lying about the place. Great to finally meet Chris (midgie) also, helped me out a great deal with some small parts that have been a sticking point.
Also got my downpipe sorted...
Lots of pics coming tomorrow really getting somewhere with this now.
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Started putting the gearbox together, crank cases all cleaned up, barrel is rebored and waiting on the crank and cylinder head to come back.




















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Nice work Malcolm
I hope that's not the kitchen bench your working off
the wedding might be postponed 



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is that the original gear box dip stickBarry Creary wrote:Nice work MalcolmI hope that's not the kitchen bench your working off
the wedding might be postponed

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No it's a home made reproduction.
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It looks good Mal
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I've been trying to sell a good B50 mainshaft for £25 for 6 months ...
Regarding your NOS main-shaft - make sure the clutch push-rod will actually go all the way through!
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Done and checked first thing I did yesterday. Had the OK from the machinist that the head is ready to collect. Anybody got a setup recommendation for a mk2 32mm and 1.5" down pipe?
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I have my cylinder head back fully rebuilt and converted to unleaded extremely happy really looking forward to getting it on the road!
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The clean up is going extremely well, crank is on its way back to me also! soon be onto the the bike strip and rebuild.


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check this two caps on the rocker box.
they easily getting lost cause of thread is too wide in the box.
beat
they easily getting lost cause of thread is too wide in the box.
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Dropped the frame off this morning they reckon 10day turn around. I also get the crank back by the weekend.
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Just had a nice phone call frame is all done and ready to collect.... the rebuild begins next week!
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Frame is back wooop:



Didn't leave this in on this build either:

Also stripped and partially rebuilt the shocks, just need to find some shrouds now...





Didn't leave this in on this build either:

Also stripped and partially rebuilt the shocks, just need to find some shrouds now...


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Frame looks good in gold. did you use Reddich powder coat, I am guessing there close to you.
I have heard good things about them and am just about to dispatch my frame to them.
if you did use them can you recommend them?
cheers mark
I have heard good things about them and am just about to dispatch my frame to them.
if you did use them can you recommend them?
cheers mark
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looking good joe keep up the good work.
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Thanks guys, just got home and the taper roller headstock kit has arrived so I can dress polish and fit the yokes tonight.
Also sourced some very good nick John tickle headlamp brackets for my huge Bonnie headlight. Sorry to the purists but I thinks it's just that bit uplifting in bright loud 70's style.
I didn't use redditch although they have a good rep, I've always used powder coatings ltd Birmingham. Guys always look after me and do a fast turn around.
Also sourced some very good nick John tickle headlamp brackets for my huge Bonnie headlight. Sorry to the purists but I thinks it's just that bit uplifting in bright loud 70's style.
I didn't use redditch although they have a good rep, I've always used powder coatings ltd Birmingham. Guys always look after me and do a fast turn around.
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anytime joe, glad to help.