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by ralfpenkert
Fri Sep 01, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Half time pinion nut
Replies: 10
Views: 701

Half time pinion nut

Hello again, sorry for a probably silly question, its the first time i had to strip a VH 500 completely. Is there another way to tighten that half time pinion nut but to block the sprocket behind the shock absorber against the clutch sprocket? Primary case is already closed - unfortunately. Would ap...
by ralfpenkert
Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:09 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: VH 500, 1956 timing mark
Replies: 2
Views: 240

Re: VH 500, 1956 timing mark

Hello Roger,
thank's a lot, so i will continue - Ralf
by ralfpenkert
Thu Aug 31, 2023 5:54 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: VH 500, 1956 timing mark
Replies: 2
Views: 240

VH 500, 1956 timing mark

Hello,
due to a poor documentation when stripped down the engine need an advise.

Is this correct?
Marks in the Owners Guide look a bit different.
timing mark 1.JPG


2. question:
this little oil feed has to be like this or the other way?
oil pump.jpg


Thanks a lot in advance - Ralf
by ralfpenkert
Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: VH 500 Gasket thickness cylinder base, gear cover to crank case
Replies: 2
Views: 208

Re: VH 500 Gasket thickness cylinder base, gear cover to crank case

Thanks Roger,
but the thin 0,1mm paper gasket for a cylinder base should be a bit more.
will cut a 0,4mm.
Ralf
by ralfpenkert
Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: VH 500 Gasket thickness cylinder base, gear cover to crank case
Replies: 2
Views: 208

VH 500 Gasket thickness cylinder base, gear cover to crank case

Hello everybody, recently i got a VH 500, 1956 gasket set. It looks like it contains some wrong gaskets. My VH 500 has an aloy head. Want to ask for the cylinder base gasket thickness and gear cover to crank case gasket thickness. Know that there is a small paper washer 0.003 thick too. Many thanks ...
by ralfpenkert
Thu Jul 20, 2023 12:34 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: VH 500 Crank Case how to open
Replies: 14
Views: 1130

Re: VH 500 Crank Case how to open

Here you will find the flywheel,
now i have to look for a company to take it apart an of course reverse it when i got the conrod bearing.
Ralf
flywheel VH500, 56.jpg
by ralfpenkert
Tue Jul 18, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: VH 500 Crank Case how to open
Replies: 14
Views: 1130

Re: VH 500 Crank Case how to open

I got it, thank you all.
Me stupid, can't separate left from right thread.
Nev, Engine no is MB236, at least the frame is made 56.
Nice puller you have, Vincent
Ralf
by ralfpenkert
Mon Jul 17, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: VH 500 Crank Case how to open
Replies: 14
Views: 1130

VH 500 Crank Case how to open

Sorry for that question, need to open the crank case to change the conrod bearing. This nut, look at the image; doesn't move a hair. What shall i do? Open flame? Already warmed it up with no result. Btw it will open anti clockwise does it? Second question: is draganfly the only source to get this be...
by ralfpenkert
Wed Jul 12, 2023 9:16 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Conrod bearing repair in germany
Replies: 3
Views: 333

Re: Conrod bearing repair in germany

Hello Nev, it's a 1956 build.with the inside pushrod tubes.
Klaus, i will give you a call later or maybe friday
by ralfpenkert
Tue Jul 11, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Conrod bearing repair in germany
Replies: 3
Views: 333

Conrod bearing repair in germany

Last week my VH500, 56 sounds like i should do something immediately.
Found a wobbly conrod bearing.
Will anybody tell me a german company reliable.
It's a bit laborious to send the whole crankshaft to England,
Thank's in advance for any help - Ralf