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PostSubject: Re: Purple People Eater   Purple People Eater - Page 2 Icon_minitimeSeptember 26th 2022, 11:34 pm

So the Vtwin runs great 3/4 throttle and less.  Starts to pop past that.  I checked the valves and they are in spec and moving in and out just fine.  At a little loss there at this time.

A little teaser of things to come.

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Fender isn't bolted down yet.  I still need to cut the old bent wheels off so I can put the newer ones on this weekend hopefully.
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PostSubject: Re: Purple People Eater   Purple People Eater - Page 2 Icon_minitimeSeptember 27th 2022, 7:18 am

MightyRaze wrote:
So the Vtwin runs great 3/4 throttle and less.  Starts to pop past that.  I checked the valves and they are in spec and moving in and out just fine.  At a little loss there at this time.

A little teaser of things to come.

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Fender isn't bolted down yet.  I still need to cut the old bent wheels off so I can put the newer ones on this weekend hopefully.

I have this same problem with my intek, I put A whole brand new ignition system, cleaned the carb, all that stuff and it still does that from time to time
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PostSubject: Re: Purple People Eater   Purple People Eater - Page 2 Icon_minitimeSeptember 27th 2022, 10:53 am

No comments on the paintjob... this is a 10-20 foot look.  LOL

Taillights and brakes wired up and can be disconnected when I remove the fender pan.

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PostSubject: Re: Purple People Eater   Purple People Eater - Page 2 Icon_minitimeSeptember 27th 2022, 3:49 pm

Went ahead and popped the tires off the rims.  Now to tackle cutting them off.  I have other rims to use.


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PostSubject: Re: Purple People Eater   Purple People Eater - Page 2 Icon_minitimeSeptember 27th 2022, 11:31 pm

Got the rims off.  Don't think I could have pulled the right rear with a puller. (The one I broke my wheel puller on.)  I could have probably got the left off with some fight.  I did go ahead and cut the wheels off.  I cut a slit then used an air hammer with a chisel to widen the slit and hammer it off.

back left:  just a tiny nick in the axle.  No big deal.
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Back right: Again a small nick and some super minor scratching from the air hammer in that same line.  This one was pretty rust welded.
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All cleaned up and ready for new wheels.  I'll put some anti-seize before I put them on.

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I should have my wheels on Thursday evening.  I have the fender pan now bolted down and the brake and go pedals back installed as well as the rubber foot mats.


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PostSubject: Re: Purple People Eater   Purple People Eater - Page 2 Icon_minitimeSeptember 28th 2022, 10:44 am

Looking good so far

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PostSubject: Re: Purple People Eater   Purple People Eater - Page 2 Icon_minitimeSeptember 30th 2022, 12:51 am

Lots done today.

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As you can see.  Wiring is done.  Body is almost done.  The engine was running MUCH better today.  New wheels and tires installed.

I think it goes about 10ish?  I'll have to GPS it.  I ended up with an intermediate pulley from what came on it and the one I was hoping for.

I just need to make some front lower brackets for the front.  Finish the hood. Need a battery.


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     Marshal ........................93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...................72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
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     The Green Machine ....1990 Craftsman II GT18     
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PostSubject: Re: Purple People Eater   Purple People Eater - Page 2 Icon_minitimeSeptember 30th 2022, 9:22 pm

Little further.

I definitely need to sort out the lower belt.  Which sux because you have to take out the upper belt to do so.

What I have is too short and does not disengage enough to stop.  

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PostSubject: Re: Purple People Eater   Purple People Eater - Page 2 Icon_minitimeOctober 1st 2022, 8:39 pm

I'm frustrated and annoyed.  The VTwin is headed out.  Opposed 18 is going to find its way in.

I've messed with this engine all week and i've gotten nowhere with it.  Guess it needs a full overhaul.  Not ready to pull that trigger on this engine for that yet.


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     The Green Machine ....1990 Craftsman II GT18     
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PostSubject: Re: Purple People Eater   Purple People Eater - Page 2 Icon_minitimeOctober 1st 2022, 11:52 pm

Opposed 18 ready to go in.  Need to pull the vtwin.  I should try to get a new lower belt before I install the opposed.  Only issue I see, other than needing exhaust, is the starter is on the other side of an opposed.  Not sure the cable is long enough.

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     The Green Machine ....1990 Craftsman II GT18     
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PostSubject: Re: Purple People Eater   Purple People Eater - Page 2 Icon_minitimeOctober 2nd 2022, 7:12 pm

You're really cruising along on this!


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PostSubject: Re: Purple People Eater   Purple People Eater - Page 2 Icon_minitimeOctober 2nd 2022, 11:09 pm

Thanks...  So, new lower belt installed.  May be an inch too big. We will see.  The engine is installed, wired and spruced up a little.  All I need now is to find the MTD style opposed pipes for exhaust or make my own.  I do plan on backing off this a tiny bit.  I may jump back to The Dirty Rat.  I think I have figured how to incorporate the winch on it without it looking too out of place.

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All else fails. I can use some steel pipe since performance isn't an issue with this build.  Just function.


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     Red Bandit ...................72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........................77 Sears Suburban
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     The Green Machine ....1990 Craftsman II GT18     
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PostSubject: Re: Purple People Eater   Purple People Eater - Page 2 Icon_minitimeApril 26th 2023, 12:01 am

Sorry for the lack of updates on this build.  I was able to fix the 14.5 Briggs.  Needed a carb swap.  It needs the jet drilled one size larger, but I do not have any drill bits that small.  It idles fine and runs 1/2 to 3/4 throttle well, but the other areas seem to need more fuel as choking levels it out.  

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Wife has used it a few times so far to haul her crafts to the neighbor's.


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     Marshal ........................93 Craftsman GT6000      
     Red Bandit ...................72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
     Dirty Rat........................77 Sears Suburban
     Bowser...........................01 Murray Widebody LT
     The Green Machine ....1990 Craftsman II GT18     
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