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Tearing apart a spare engine today. All case bolts came out OK with the help of Kroil and heat. I’ll clean this up and assess the situation. I am still amazed how these were produced and assembled in 1911!

Working on the ignition block today. I obtained some phonetic material to machine for my needs. Testing the torque strength on this material. Holds great!

Second batch has arrived! All of you who have ordered and paid through PayPal, shirts were shipped today. AMCA Badgers who have requested specific colors and sizes I will have the May 19th meeting. Men’s and women’s USA made shirts! Supporting American workers. If you would like to help support my Cannonball team’s efforts, and would like to buy a shirt, men’s are $23 and women’s are $28. Available in black and ash. USA shipping $5 and international shipping $20. If interested please PayPal $ and address to: tribbeycannonball2018@gmail.com

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Might not seem like much, however getting these two crankcase bolts loose was my highlight today. #kroilrules

I attended a great event this weekend in Livingston, TX. Carson’s Classics Road run. What a blast. A good friend trailered my bike to the event and I had a chance to ride it. Somewhat nervous in front of all the people but I must say the bike operated flawlessly. What a blast!

Oiling is another thing I am learning here. This engine is a “total loss oil system” which means oil enters the engine and is “trapped”. It does not recirculate back to the oil tank. It accumulates in the engine. Every so many miles the oil needs to be drained from the crankcase to keep the level under a certain amount. You want to start the day with 4 ounces of oil and adjust the oil “drip” to eight drops per minute. So simple yet so complex. Here’s how you start the day.

No words. Video explains all.

Latest engine has all matching numbers. This a very early engine as 1911 production started with number 9247.