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Re: Purple Dave's SC 500 Project
« Reply #60 on: June 12, 2013, 06:23:05 pm »
But wait.......there's more !!



I picked up the engine from Matcho Mick yesterday.....All bearings, seals and conrod replaced...... :D

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Re: Purple Dave's SC 500 Project
« Reply #61 on: June 12, 2013, 06:27:13 pm »
Carbie was stuffed, but I managed to pick up a really good one from Victoria on Ebay...... 8)



I will post more pics as the rebuild continues...... :P
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Re: Purple Dave's SC 500 Project
« Reply #62 on: June 21, 2013, 07:43:41 pm »
Looks like it's all coming together Alvin. I bet you shit yourself when you open that thing up.
Been a long time since you were on an SC500. Can't wait  for the  show to start so hurry
up sunshine  ;D ;D
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Re: Purple Dave's SC 500 Project
« Reply #63 on: June 29, 2013, 01:46:11 pm »
One good thing about all the rain on the Central Coast is more time to work on the SC 500.........We now have an ENGINE !!! ;D







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Re: Purple Dave's SC 500 Project
« Reply #64 on: June 29, 2013, 01:47:01 pm »
Looking great Dave.
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Re: Purple Dave's SC 500 Project
« Reply #65 on: June 29, 2013, 01:49:41 pm »
Thanks Mark.....I had to have these hand grips....... ::) ::) ::)

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Re: Purple Dave's SC 500 Project
« Reply #66 on: June 29, 2013, 01:55:22 pm »
I should have had the tank, guards and side covers finished by now.........I gave them to a MATE ?? to do as a love job 4 MONTHS AGO !! He assures me they will be ready by Wednesday, in time for Saturday's display at Penrith.........Here's hoping...... :'( :'(
I will fit the PVL electrics tomorrow.......Still waiting for a couple more parts from USA, but it should be running within 3 weeks....... 8)
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Re: Purple Dave's SC 500 Project
« Reply #67 on: June 29, 2013, 02:24:05 pm »
Can I ask whats going on with the filter set up, looks like you have an airbox on the right as well as the pod filter?

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Re: Purple Dave's SC 500 Project
« Reply #68 on: June 29, 2013, 02:48:25 pm »
My Guess is that Dave doesn't have the carb=airbox hose yet  :-\

Lookin GOOD Dave  ;D
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Re: Purple Dave's SC 500 Project
« Reply #69 on: June 29, 2013, 03:12:08 pm »
Yes, you nailed it Sorelegs.....I tried to find the RUBBER, but to no avail.......hence, Plan B.......I think it looks COOL.. 8) 8)
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Re: Purple Dave's SC 500 Project
« Reply #70 on: June 29, 2013, 05:40:36 pm »
Dave,try Bunnings,in the plumbing section theres some 90deg rubber elbows in varies sizes  8),btw mate,thinking you needed to mention the grips,(that was a given ;D:P
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Re: Purple Dave's SC 500 Project
« Reply #71 on: June 29, 2013, 05:54:13 pm »
Dave the carby to air box rubber is available from Cindy at speed and sport . they are making repo's.  Iain
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Re: Purple Dave's SC 500 Project
« Reply #72 on: June 30, 2013, 12:12:22 am »
SC500 cylinder on ebay, auction [or buy now] 230980144565, about 60 odd other sc related bits in his other listings too although some might be mx250. Saw wellington [thinking nz] but is 'wellington ohio' by memory. Cylinder is probably the last thing you'll need now anyway, plus it doesn't say what oversize its on. Hope you get an original airhose so you can use original airbox set up, don't recall any issues with them in that respect except if the base is riveted into the airbox housing it might pay to seal that part really good into the box as had problems with all the early yz's getting dust bypassing the filter. Also , [in my opinion], don't be tempted to lean it off 'too much' to try & get it to carburate clean like a trail bike as they were prone to seizing if leaned off in the midrange. Might pay to carefully eyeball the slide needle jet [emultion tube] where the needle slides as tend to get egg shape worn over time & then run super rich midrange or load up on the start line so you end up sitting there constantly revving it to clear it's throat, [then of of course the flag drops as you close the throttle!!]. Don't be tempted to leave the ballancer out [if you have it], just makes it horrible [did that for a bit, then put the chain back on]. Anyway, enough bullshit, 'hope she all goes well'.

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Re: Purple Dave's SC 500 Project
« Reply #73 on: June 30, 2013, 08:14:24 am »
Looking good Alvin.

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Re: Purple Dave's SC 500 Project
« Reply #74 on: July 01, 2013, 03:35:31 pm »
Starting to take shape Mr Purple and looking real good.  8). Jimson
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