http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/ The VI mailing list is a forum for discussion of all aspects of the US built Indian motorcycles. The bias is on the technical s Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:59:13 GMT Thomas burke http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128592 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128592 Sorry I had chiefs on my mind. Your scout may be different.Tiom Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:37:08 GMT Thomas burke http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128591 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128591 Theres a circlip on the primary side,remove and tap out the cluster gear shaft through the hole on the right side then you can lift out the cluster. tom Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:33:13 GMT Thomas burke http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128590 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128590 Glad it helped,I don't know much about scouts or pre 34 leaf springers.You might want to take a look at Jerrygreersindian.com,he has drawings that don't have Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:57:46 GMT pauldarby1 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128589 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128589 I'm stripping the gearbox and I need some advice. How do I remove the countershaft transmission gear cluster? I have withdrawn the long countershaft, but I am Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:07:01 GMT Joe Drociuk http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128588 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128588 Thank you Tom, That info from you helps pin this hub down. On the bench, the total drum side spoke flange dia is just a tad over 8-1/8" inches. That being so, Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:50:19 GMT Thomas burke http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128587 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128587 Hey Joe,The tapered roller bearings are in the riveted on front brake drum hubs 34-36 chief and four(I have no kwoledege of earlier models)and the 741. The Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:05:26 GMT Andreas Jurging http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128585 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128585 Funny, I have the same set up. In case an additional engine shows up, I'd take one..... _____ Von: VirtualIndian@yahoogroups.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:42:24 GMT Joe Drociuk http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128584 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128584 Thanks John;- Your help is apreciated. I just want to ID the hub correctly and your description sounds true enough to follow up on. Gives me an idea where to Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:33:50 GMT John Welch http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128583 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128583 Joe, While I can't offer positive id, I think the only later 30's/early 40's Indian hubs using Timkens were the Sport Scouts & 741. Later 30's Fours and Chiefs Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:01:02 GMT Joe Drociuk http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128582 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128582 Hi All:- Trying to get cofirmation on this front hub identity. No response so far from anyone. I wonder if I need to add anymore details or dimentions. Can Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:49:33 GMT pauldarby1 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128581 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128581 Hi, I'm in need of the cam shaft with the oil pump worm for a 1920-26 Scout automatic oiler. Come to think of it, I also need the inlet and exhaust cams. Does Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:59:55 GMT liberty@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128580 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128580 Tom! Yes, initial static timing is presumed, to get it started for the strobe. With a Chief, opting for the strobe step is just more research into the beast. I Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:17:44 GMT Thomas burke http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128579 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128579 Yes and the question of why use a light ,verses static timing is in my mind different from what is the best timing or where should the mark be. Tom Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:05:23 GMT j w http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128578 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128578 ... Ah now that makes perfect sence. I didn't really think about them not having a timing hole. Thanks! -JW Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:03:21 GMT liberty@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128577 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VirtualIndian/message/128577 Folks, I can both disagree, yet must agree, with Carl-Erik. With brandx machines, you strobe it and forget it. But by my experiences, a strobed result on a