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I have a Charnwoods RE diesel and the bike has developed a leak between the primary chain case and the Hatz engine.Also had a leak from the outer primary chaincase which I stopped using Hermatite Red spread on some cloth and wiped along the joint. To reach the leak will have to strip chaincase off T...

Can anybody offer an answer to what output the alternator has on the 1B30 hatz 14 volts I assume but what amps or can I remove the + wire from the battery and pop an ammeter in line would that work ?
Thanks Nick

anybody offer any ideas on how to replace a broken spoke rear wheel.Is it possible and safe to shorten it a bit ? unlike pushbike spokes which flex a bit the bullet one is solid. Have read somewhere how it was done but no matter how much I search can't find that article, Thanks any help and idea's N...

Have a 2002 RE with Hatz and noticed the fuel tank was moving about a bit so checked the bolts etc and found that one of the back lugs securing tank to frame had broken off. Most replies I have had (Hitchcocks web site) suggest leaving it with just one but looking at the amount of weld ( about a qua...

The problem is namely grease coming along the clutch push rod and dripping onto the kick start spring (when I took the main shaft cover off there was no grease in there) the advice Hitchcocks offered was to check that the oil throwers were fitted the correct way around. Following on from my posting ...

Insurance due for renewal so called Carole Nash (my bike, Charnwoods Hatz, was insured with them in 2005) and they point blank refused to offer insurance saying "we don't offer insurance for that type of bike" Note that Stuart is insured with them so not sure why I was refused. Returned to...

To coachgeo.

no vent so not blocked grease and oil mix 80%--10%
as for the other ideas like the way your thinking !!
Nick

The problem is namely grease coming along the clutch push rod and dripping onto the kick start spring (when I took the main shaft cover off there was no grease in there) the advice Hitchcocks offered was to check that the oil throwers were fitted the correct way around. My outer is fitted with the f...

Many thanks to andrewaust Thundercougarfalconbird and Dan J andrewaust on this engine it is an automatic decompressor but will try the full throttle and three turns over. Thundercougarfalconbird must admit never thought about the valve settings. Dan J I think your reply covered every thought I had w...

Sphere, running not a problem it would always start on the key but just could not kickstart it. Will do as Diesel Dave suggested and put so fresh diesel in to the tank and try again.I know summer diesel is different from winter and at the moment I have last years summer stuff in the tank so it may j...

Thanks all for the suggestions and help.Thought summer diesel might have been a bit thicker than winter.On the Hatz it is an auto de-compressor.

RE/Hatz IB30 Always had a problem with this engine in being unable to kickstart it. Stuart showed me several times and it always started for him but not for me.I fitted a recoil starter still no luck. Then met Trevor at the 2008 Big Knock and he explained where I was going wrong. His instructions we...

Dave, yes i remember talking to you at the big knock about Mitas tyres did not realise they made a difference to top speed.Anyway I have just fitted K70's 3.50 rear 3.25 front. As for the cr gears yep had them for over a year now and as you say an expensive buy but worth it did fit them but had help...

I have a RE/Hatz IB30 which a year ago I fitted a 18 tooth g/box sprocket. Asked around and it seemed the thing to do. Have now gone back to a 17 tooth. Bike so much better to ride being more flexible and cruse speed is easy to reach (50) works for me. Can ride around 30 zones in top and then accele...

To oldbmw,
how the heck do I get a bigger airbox onto the Hatz???
Looking at Stuart's 1B30 he has cut an extra hole in the airbox claiming that a slight improvmet at speed was noticed but tickover was a bit worse. Still all ideas welcomed.

Been looking to improve the airflow on my Hatz RE as and when you find a filter to fit pop a note on the page for me please. Have thought about cutting an old one up and fitting the end bits onto a performance filter. Just an idea.
Nick

Cockney Bob,
yep me there as well on the IB30 just in front of the green and cream one.
Clives's was the one on the RE stand.Not a bad day out.
Nick

Andrew, thanks for the info but the main problem with my bike along with all Charnwood 1B30 engine builds is that the engine HAS to come out of the frame to get to the filter. Now I am not sure if I can drop the engine down or do as Charnwood said and remove it to the right (when sitting on it ) I a...

Stuart, hi and thanks for the reply.As you have done a whole shed load more miles than me(just reached 10000kms) I suppose I will be ok with the filter for a few more miles yet. Yep spotted the Ardingly show and the weather seems to be looking ok so if you are going will look out for you. All the be...

Can anyone advise or help please ? I have a Charnwoods Hatz 1B30 (347cc) diesel engine RE.I change the oil on a regular basis but to get at the internal oil filter requires major upheaval.My question is how often do I need to clean it and what is the best way to get to it, engine out to the right or...