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Offline RFH87_Connie

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Just thru a C-10 rod in NC (on the road again with a bad engine)
« on: June 24, 2012, 11:48:21 AM »
Any body live near Wilson at I95 and US264 that could transport me to a little bit better location until my wife gets here in 6 hours?  Its hot.

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Re: Just thru a rod in NC
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2012, 06:48:25 AM »
Got home a little after midnight.  Has hole big enough to put your fist in.  Anybody got a good motor in the Northern VA region?
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Re: Just thru a rod in NC
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2012, 08:34:21 PM »

  You're only 7 hrs from Pinwall Cycle ( http://pinwallcycle.com ) just south of Cleveland. Usually has 3 or 4 of these motors available.
Buddy of mine got a 30k mile motor from them for his '99 C10 & I believe he only pd $300....  Runs great, cams looked awesome too!
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Re: Just thru a rod in NC
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2012, 05:35:51 AM »
Thanks for the info, I looked into them.  I found one in Hartford, CT i'm picking up on Saturday.  Low mileage, good rods, no leaks, and a great price from a forum member.
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Re: Just thru a rod in NC
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2012, 05:10:31 AM »
Sorry I'm so late to this post, I live in Chapel Hill and work in Durham. Glad to hear you got hame safely, good luck with the bike.
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Re: Just thru a rod in NC
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2012, 02:36:56 PM »
I have a complete 2009 C-14 engine with all attachments for sale, 3200 miles, $1,000.00 plus freight from Orlando, Fl

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Re: Just thru a rod in NC
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2012, 04:01:16 PM »
I don't think that fits in a C10 frame...
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Re: Just thru a rod in NC
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2012, 05:51:04 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on July 23, 2012, 04:01:16 PM
I don't think that fits in a C10 frame...

There's a few folks around that may take that as a challenge... :hail: :popcorn:
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Re: Just thru a rod in NC
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2012, 06:16:39 AM »
I wonder if it could be made to fit?  Actually last night I put oil and coolant in the replacement motor.  No drops on the floor this morning.  Hopefully I will finish it tonight.  I had a lot of family stuff slow me up.  Wife's ankle surgery and everything leading up to it for one.

By the way, that does sound like a great deal on a motor.
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Re: Just thru a C-10 rod in NC (almost fixed now)
« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2012, 07:15:54 AM »
Call this post closed.  I rode the bike to work today.
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Re: Just thru a C-10 rod in NC (almost fixed now)
« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2012, 05:42:49 PM »
Quote from: RFH87_Connie on July 25, 2012, 07:15:54 AM
Call this post closed.  I rode the bike to work today.
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Re: Just thru a C-10 rod in NC (almost fixed now)
« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2012, 05:22:12 AM »
Quote from: RFH87_Connie on July 25, 2012, 07:15:54 AM
Call this post closed.  I rode the bike to work today.

Much quicker than I would have been able to get it done.  So everything worked out with the motor from the parts bike?
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Re: Just thru a C-10 rod in NC (almost fixed now)
« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2012, 06:28:59 AM »
Quote from: zsiska on August 03, 2012, 05:22:12 AM
Much quicker than I would have been able to get it done.  So everything worked out with the motor from the parts bike?

Actually, it's not all good, but now I have me a whole bunch of extra parts.  The motor is not good in it's current condition.  I has a loud ticking coming from the #1 side.  I replaced the automatic CCT with my manual one and rechecked the valves to make sure it wasn't them - no change.  I'm thinking it is piston slap or a bad rocker assembly.  It seems to be coming right from just below where the upper cam gears are.  Donna just had right foot surgery so she can't drive and I am chafeur right now so I don't ride much.  I'm going to send SISF an email with a few questions before I look for a new motor, perhaps its salvagable.  Maybe swapping a piston and rod is feasible if that is all it is.  I think the jugs come out of these too?  If I need another one, i'll do it over the winter.  I still did the ACC at MCB Quantico with it and it didn't blow up.
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Re: Just thru a C-10 rod in NC (almost fixed now)
« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2012, 04:57:00 PM »
Quote from: RFH87_Connie on August 03, 2012, 06:28:59 AM
Actually, it's not all good, but now I have me a whole bunch of extra parts.  The motor is not good in it's current condition.  I has a loud ticking coming from the #1 side.  I replaced the automatic CCT with my manual one and rechecked the valves to make sure it wasn't them - no change.  I'm thinking it is piston slap or a bad rocker assembly.  It seems to be coming right from just below where the upper cam gears are.  Donna just had right foot surgery so she can't drive and I am chafeur right now so I don't ride much.  I'm going to send SISF an email with a few questions before I look for a new motor, perhaps its salvagable.  Maybe swapping a piston and rod is feasible if that is all it is.  I think the jugs come out of these too?  If I need another one, i'll do it over the winter.  I still did the ACC at MCB Quantico with it and it didn't blow up.
Do not expect a quick reply from SiSF. He and his family are on a two week fishing trip on an island near St Augustine, FL. No email, limited phone. Back in a week or so. He might have a few things to catch up on upon his return to civilization.

Good Luck with the engine. Bummer.
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Re: Just thru a C-10 rod in NC (almost fixed now)
« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2012, 06:24:48 AM »
Quote from: SteveJ. on August 03, 2012, 04:57:00 PM
Do not expect a quick reply from SiSF. He and his family are on a two week fishing trip on an island near St Augustine, FL. No email, limited phone. Back in a week or so. He might have a few things to catch up on upon his return to civilization.

Thanks, that's what I thought I heard.  This would be a winter project if it gets that far.  So, anybody know of any GOOD engines within a few hours of Northern VA (besides the usual Pinwall and a few others)?  Keep your eyes open please  :banghead:
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Re: Just thru a C-10 rod in NC (on the road again with a bad engine)
« Reply #15 on: August 09, 2012, 05:38:45 AM »
You see this? there's and engine up in Baltmore http://baltimore.craigslist.org/mcy/3113910795.html
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Re: Just thru a C-10 rod in NC (on the road again with a bad engine)
« Reply #16 on: August 09, 2012, 06:46:00 AM »
Thanks.  I've seen that one, its been posted for two months.  Thats a pretty high starting price, and i'm not in a hurry yet.  I just don't want a good low price one to slip by.
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