1969 Bee’s winter work.

[440beep]

As usual, being winter time, it’s time for more Bee work. Motor is out looking for an oil leak and I’m tired of looking at the dingy dash gauges so hopefully will get these Premium Dash Decals on finally. Comparing the decals, the Bee dash sure needs refreshing. And interesting that the temp decal differs from the factory, but I thought I remember reading somewhere that the original temp gauge was recalled for a more correct reading one. But definitely following Wayne’s tutorial for the dash.

Plus, I sent of my secondaries to Woodruff Carb for analysis/rebuilding as I think the throttle shaft is leaking.

 

[dadsbee]

There are two versions of the temperature decal, they should supply both like PCG did...

 

[440beep]

Following Wayne’s restoration thread, holding metal wheel firmly in place and twisting Speedo needle below zero, needle is safely off

 

[R413]

Will be nice it have those things done come spring cruising time. Why not send the center carb also so they are all fresh at the same time?

 

[440beep]

The center carb is new, with no issues.

Will be nice it have those things done come spring cruising time. Why not send the center carb also so they are all fresh at the same time?

 

[440beep]

Ready for painting with Krylon flat black per Premier’s instructions. Using a stick pin, poked a hole in painters tape then a hole punch for the mask over where the needle goes.

 

[440beep]

And now I know why the tic toc stopped working

 

[440beep]

Broken gear goes under black disk. Bronze gear is for adjusting the time. Wonder if this can be fixed cheaper than a new $300 tic toc tach.

 

[dadsbee]

Set the gear back together with some super glue. Push it level into some clay. Mix up some 2 part 5 minute epoxy, or JB Weld Plastic Mender and fill the mold, give it a swipe level to take away excess and let it cure.

 

[440beep]

That’s brilliant!

I was going to look through my model train parts collection and see if I have a similar gear.

Set the gear back together with some super glue. Push it level into some clay. Mix up some 2 part 5 minute epoxy, or JB Weld Plastic Mender and fill the mold, give it a swipe level to take away excess and let it cure.

 

[dadsbee]

I'm here all week... LOL !

 

[440beep]

Just tried powering the clock and no dice, nothing spins. Unless the 12v smoked the clock. But didn’t even move at 5V.