DirtyDT

I appreciate you. It is not only the people who have asked questions here who get helped but the countless people who never join the forum but are looking for that key piece of information. I wish I knew enough to answer and get frustrated

I was lucky enough to meet up with Oldgitonabike yesterday. The man is a true Gent and not only did I get a lot of valuable information, get my engine presssure tested and the timing checked, I managed to source two parts to the bike. The tea was good also. A really big thankyou OG I did intend to meet up with another forum member today but a little "unforeseen" meant this was not possible. Lets hope we can do it soon Cynic. Two very knowledgeable people.

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Engine

450 is DT250 and the 501 is the DT400J I think.

Dynamic

Cylinder nuts 25-28 ft/ld 34-40 n-m Cylinder head 14 ft/ld 19 n-m

It is and I am going to start blasting this weekend - I hope. If it doesn't work then I will TNT the c*ap off it

Hi Chris, Welcome. I own a Dt175 '81 also but not quite sweet - Yet!! Here it is right now!

I would also put the old tank back on and see if it stops the problem. The gravity pressure of an additional 5 lts may be pushing too much fuel through the carb, as you said. If you cant change the tank try restricting the fuel flow by clamping the fuel hose. If it is too much fuel and the plugs get fouled then it will be a pig to start so clean the plug or get several to swap them around whilst testing. Oh yes and make sure that there is a breather hole in the cap and it is clear.

I normally use my testies to dent the tank

After great advice from the forum, copious amounts of WD and my very largest hammer the swingarm is now off the bike. It is amazing what a junior hacksaw can do The frame and swingarm are both saved and I am a happy bunny. I did have to strip the bike though!! In case it is any use to anyone, I carefully cut through the thrust covers in several places and spayed them flat (in one picture they are like ragged stars) and carefully cut through between the frame and the bearing with the junior hacksaw. The offside one has to be sawn from the bottom up so it is an engine out job. Swingarm with the remnants of the outer bearings still in in The sawn bolt and the 2 thrust covers, spayed The frame An end shot of the bolt in the inner bearing. Looking at it I would have had to bathe it in WD for a year. It is solid in there I am now off to the pub for a well deserved beer. Anyone want to join me?

No problems JimR I was frustrated with something else at the time as my largest hammer did not work. I have reset the link for the electrics so anyone, now or in the future, can find it.

A diagram was asked for so I posted one. Quote I have removed it now!

Crack

Always WD40 for me

I used to have a Marin but I don't have the puff anymore !

Film Sorry I thought it was an anagram !

Here is mine Not really !! Mine is:

Is this anygood. You can zoom in if it is too small. Here

Seamen (As in Captin Pugwash)

Some carb info Here Whatever you do, do not but a repair kit unless you check its contents for sizes (jets etc). I nearly fell into this trap but was put right by the experts on the forum.

Excellent

Thanks OG. It must be worth the money in scrap metal.

Not sure about the price but go for what you want. Nice restored pics here 2007 auction prices for restoration here