Projects are like buses......Enfields

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Re: Projects are like busses......Enfields

Post by Chimp » Mon Oct 29, 2018 4:19 pm

Capitano wrote:
Mon Oct 29, 2018 4:08 pm
What's the motor in this one from originally, Dave?
From an Aixam micro car I believe.

Great progress Dave!

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Re: Projects are like busses......Enfields

Post by Diesel Dave » Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:41 pm

Yes indeed the motor is out of an Axiam.

I do get some stick on the dieselbike forum about the length of time things take me although there are other members who have been building for years without turning a wheel in anger.

So I’ll give you a ‘flavour’ of what’s involved in making the primary drive cover.

Starting out with a sheet of 3mm alloy, first you have to cut out a disk with just a grinder, then use a disk sander for the final ‘filing to the line’.

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Just cutting out that disk took half a cutting wheel too.

Then you have to chain drill out the centre hole.

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Then file all the 'points' and smooth the hole

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Then cut a strip of alloy for the outer

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Then bend this around whatever you can find that's about the right diameter and weld the join to make a ring.

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Then weld the 2 together, weld in the centre cup I made last week and then the filing and sanding starts - this will take around 2 hours and you will end up with....

The first section of the primary cover.

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That's the end of todays exciting instalment.

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Re: Projects are like busses......Enfields

Post by wightegi » Tue Oct 30, 2018 11:25 pm

Is that about the size of a trangia pan ?

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Re: Projects are like busses......Enfields

Post by Diesel Dave » Wed Oct 31, 2018 3:21 am

wightegi wrote:
Tue Oct 30, 2018 11:25 pm
Is that about the size of a trangia pan ?
Believe me I’ve looked at every pot, pan, mug, plate and frying pan from everywhere possible.

They are either, too thin, too thick (pressure cooker); just right but the wrong shape etc etc.

It’s a trial making this stuff to be sure but it is kind of satisfying in the end and it’s a lot better than some of the crap I’ve seen on other bikes.

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Re: Projects are like busses......Enfields

Post by bikerbaker » Wed Oct 31, 2018 1:37 pm

I too was tempted to mention a similarity with camp cookware but was too polite to post it. :lol:

Nice work DD, keep it coming!

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Re: Projects are like busses......Enfields

Post by Capitano » Wed Oct 31, 2018 3:55 pm

I can honestly say that I have never noticed an Aixam before ... Until I was following one in my van today.

They are tiny things, very narrow.

I'm assuming that it's a single or a twin. 😀

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Re: Projects are like busses......Enfields

Post by wightegi » Wed Oct 31, 2018 4:23 pm

Drive them on a full motorbike license ;) .

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Re: Projects are like busses......Enfields

Post by Diesel Dave » Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:18 pm

Capitano wrote:
Wed Oct 31, 2018 3:55 pm
I can honestly say that I have never noticed an Aixam before ... Until I was following one in my van today.

They are tiny things, very narrow.

I'm assuming that it's a single or a twin. 😀

The engine is a Kubota Z482 (twin cylinder 480cc); it’s kind of ubiquitous in the canal boat/mini-digger/reefer fridge unit world.

Later cars moved to the Lombardini motor with the pulse deuse type injectors but those don’t have a great reputation.

Should be roadworthy by the time the snow and ice arrives this winter.

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Re: Projects are like busses......Enfields

Post by Capitano » Wed Oct 31, 2018 7:10 pm

Diesel Dave wrote:
Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:18 pm

Later cars moved to the Lombardini motor with the pulse deuse type injectors but those don’t have a great reputation.
I think that the Lombardini was the same motor used in the diesel version of the Daihatsu HiJet van I had. The diesels were known for being a bit wheezy.
Diesel Dave wrote:
Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:18 pm

Should be roadworthy by the time the snow and ice arrives this winter.
That's when I'm predicted to be fit to ride again after my surgery! :lol:

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Re: Projects are like busses......Enfields

Post by Camden90 » Wed Oct 31, 2018 8:24 pm

So the Kubota engine was lifted straight from the microcar into the royal enfield? What gearbox does it use?

Apologies if its a stupid question, but i know very little about car mechanics and even less about diesel bikes.

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