For the love of English 3 speeds...
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@dweenk - what I want to know is about the rivets connecting the front/rear outer plates. I'm waiting with eagerness to see the tools, with photo outcomes.
Dweenk - "Richard, I don't think anyone can get this $@*&% back together."
Richard - " You are kidding me, right? You just haven't tried."
So I do have a back-up plan.
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I drove the original rivets out on an open jawed vise with a very small nail set (maybe a punch would have been better). The rivets are only sightly peened, so it is easy to remove them. Putting it all back together will be something else entirely. I plan to reuse the original rivets. If that does not work, I have nails of the same diameter that I could use. If that fails, I have a friend that is a retired machinist.
Dweenk - "Richard, I don't think anyone can get this $@*&% back together."
Richard - " You are kidding me, right? You just haven't tried."
So I do have a back-up plan.
Dweenk - "Richard, I don't think anyone can get this $@*&% back together."
Richard - " You are kidding me, right? You just haven't tried."
So I do have a back-up plan.
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Well, here's the components. Nothing was under spring pressure when I disassembled it. Nothing worked as it should, so I don't have a base point for reassembly. I don't think any parts are missing.
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This PDF has a cutaway view of the shifter. I think the only spring loaded part is the pawl. The tension on the cable provides the loading to keep everything working.
https://genetics.mgh.harvard.edu/hanc...satriggers.pdf
https://genetics.mgh.harvard.edu/hanc...satriggers.pdf
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Yeah, they did away with the embossed faceplate in the early 50s. Too bad. It was really a classy touch. I grew up with the B type shifters with the logo printed directly on the body, so that's what I associate with the 3 speeds of my youth. Only problem with them is the graphics, especially the red 3 fade over time. It's hard to find them with nice sharp graphics. This is my first old style window shifter. I really like the look of it. If I can get it working, I'll use it on my Rudge.
correction: Just came in from a short ride on my Sprite. That shifter does have a separate face plate. Just not embossed, only printed.
correction: Just came in from a short ride on my Sprite. That shifter does have a separate face plate. Just not embossed, only printed.
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Today in Highly Inflated Raleigh Sports Craigslist ads, or, I think they accidentally added an extra zero:
Classic English Made Bike, Brooks "Raleigh Sports" 1968 Lady Bike
Classic English Made Bike, Brooks "Raleigh Sports" 1968 Lady Bike
Classic English Made Bike, Brooks "Raleigh Sports" 1968 Lady Bike - $2000 (Bellingham, WA)
Original British Racing Green color, very little used, classic memories. 3 Speed as you can see in the pictures. Original British made bike, nothing was changed in this bike. Collectors item.
Original British Racing Green color, very little used, classic memories. 3 Speed as you can see in the pictures. Original British made bike, nothing was changed in this bike. Collectors item.
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Today in Highly Inflated Raleigh Sports Craigslist ads, or, I think they accidentally added an extra zero:
Classic English Made Bike, Brooks "Raleigh Sports" 1968 Lady Bike
Classic English Made Bike, Brooks "Raleigh Sports" 1968 Lady Bike
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i was noticing that i cant seem to find the sunlite 26x1 3/8 black k103 black with black sidewalls anywhere any longer. These were nice 3 speed replacement tires in that the tread pattern appeared close to original. DO you know if sunlite stopped making these? You can find the black with white sidewalls but no longer the all black ones.
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Today in Highly Inflated Raleigh Sports Craigslist ads, or, I think they accidentally added an extra zero:
Classic English Made Bike, Brooks "Raleigh Sports" 1968 Lady Bike
Classic English Made Bike, Brooks "Raleigh Sports" 1968 Lady Bike
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I'm not the person to do it, but would love to hear the seller's reasoning/rationale behind the very high price.
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It belongs in the wacky craigslist thread. Get a grip, folks!
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Scale: Search Ebay "26" x 1 3/8" IRC" . A seller has these for $35 delivered and they look close to originals. I'm putting a pair of these on my 1948.
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Today in Highly Inflated Raleigh Sports Craigslist ads, or, I think they accidentally added an extra zero:
Classic English Made Bike, Brooks "Raleigh Sports" 1968 Lady Bike
Classic English Made Bike, Brooks "Raleigh Sports" 1968 Lady Bike
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I drove the original rivets out on an open jawed vise with a very small nail set (maybe a punch would have been better). The rivets are only sightly peened, so it is easy to remove them. Putting it all back together will be something else entirely. I plan to reuse the original rivets. If that does not work, I have nails of the same diameter that I could use. If that fails, I have a friend that is a retired machinist.
Dweenk - "Richard, I don't think anyone can get this $@*&% back together."
Richard - " You are kidding me, right? You just haven't tried."
So I do have a back-up plan.
Dweenk - "Richard, I don't think anyone can get this $@*&% back together."
Richard - " You are kidding me, right? You just haven't tried."
So I do have a back-up plan.
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You are welcome and no offense taken. I have a facetious sense of humor and chose my screen alias accordingly.
I mounted one of them IRCs today on a Westwood rim. It spins true radially and axially. They have 55 psi sidewall pressure which is more than adequate for my purposes. They also have "Roadster" embossed on the sidewall so I can check in case I forget what I'm riding. I'm strongly considering purchasing 2 more to squirrel away for future restorations.
I mounted one of them IRCs today on a Westwood rim. It spins true radially and axially. They have 55 psi sidewall pressure which is more than adequate for my purposes. They also have "Roadster" embossed on the sidewall so I can check in case I forget what I'm riding. I'm strongly considering purchasing 2 more to squirrel away for future restorations.
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You are welcome and no offense taken. I have a facetious sense of humor and chose my screen alias accordingly.
I mounted one of them IRCs today on a Westwood rim. It spins true radially and axially. They have 55 psi sidewall pressure which is more than adequate for my purposes. They also have "Roadster" embossed on the sidewall so I can check in case I forget what I'm riding. I'm strongly considering purchasing 2 more to squirrel away for future restorations.
I mounted one of them IRCs today on a Westwood rim. It spins true radially and axially. They have 55 psi sidewall pressure which is more than adequate for my purposes. They also have "Roadster" embossed on the sidewall so I can check in case I forget what I'm riding. I'm strongly considering purchasing 2 more to squirrel away for future restorations.
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Check the hardware store for sleeves or standoffs.