Thanks for the warm welcome Deejay.
I'm so glad have found this forum. I was getting concerned about tinkering with this myself but the posts here give me confidence that some home restoration and maintenance is doable. I have already fixed the starter clutch which kept getting jammed on and tying knots in my starter rope. A little clean it is good as new (well 40 years new at least).
I'm going to give the cutter clutch a go this weekend and see what it looks like. I've ordered a new thrust pad just in case. The other one is melted down a touch.
I will also take some more pictures and get your opinion on the state of the sprockets and chains. I cycle quite a bit and am used to cleaning and re-greasing my cassette and chain on a monthly basis so am well versed in chain and tooth wear. Bikes are easy because the teeth are quite wide and it is easy to see them getting pointy in comparison. Could someone please point me in the direction of some photos that compare worn teeth and good teeth on the sprockets?
On another note, how do you paint strip, prime and repaint?
- Do I get a paint stripping disc (or 4) for the angle grinder or send it away for sand blasting?
- What primer do you use and how can I apply? I don't have an air compressor but would love an excuse to buy one
- Same for the paint? Can you just use spray cans or am I better to get it done at a paint shop/powder-coaters?
Thanks in advance
Dean
